The ham sandwich is a common type of sandwich. The bread may be fresh or toasted, and it can be made with a variety of toppings including cheese and vegetables like lettuce, tomato, onion or pickle slices. Various kinds of mustard and mayonnaise are also common.
Ham sandwich made with focaccia bread, with lettuce and mustard
A grilled ham and cheese sandwich, in a cast iron frying pan (croque-monsieur style)
Ham sandwiches prepared with toasted bread
An open ham sandwich with cucumber and tomato
A croque monsieur is a hot sandwich made with ham and cheese. The name comes from the French words croque ("crunch") and monsieur ("gentleman").
A croque monsieur
A croque madame
A croque provençal
A croque gagnet