Ham and Sweet Potato Sandwich

Author Notes

I can emotional about sandwiches. I love them. I am always dreaming up my next favorite. This is the one that has been on my favorite list for quite a while. The salty meat with the sour dough bread, then throw sweetness of the potatoes and the peppery crisp of the arugula... OMG, then the creaminess of the brie cheese. This is heaven. I like it either warmed up like a panini or cold. It actually depends on how hunger I am. The ham I use is a delicious spiral organic one that I get from a woman that smokes her all her own hams for her small restaurant in Indiana. (Only an hours drive away.) - MyCommunalTable —MyCommunalTable

Test Kitchen Notes

I was skeptical of a ham sandwich that shared the spotlight with sweet potatoes. Would it be mushy? Would the flavors actually meld? All my fears were set aside as I stacked the sandwich high, and took my first bite. The combination is nutty, crispy, sweet and salty. All in perfect balance. Be careful with the dijon mustard, as it can quickly overpower this unique combination. And the sweet potato fries aren't out of place between the bread. Think of them like a sweeter version of sauteed onions. Quite delicious. - CatherineJagers
—The Editors