A torta de jamón is a super delicious and easy Mexican ham sandwich.
It’s perfect for lunch or even dinner when you’re running low on time.
This easy tuna melt is another delicious sandwich you’ll have to try next!

An authentic Mexican ham sandwich is made with a bolillo roll.
Bolillos are also used to make molletes.
I found a bag of four bolillo rolls at my local grocery store.
If you can’t find them you can substitute with french bread.
Or you can make your own bolillo bread at home.
Here is great recipe for them here.

What do I need to make a torta de jamón?
This will be your sandwich after all so what you want on it is up to you.
This is how my husband makes his sandwich and it’s pretty good!
- Bolillo roll
- Butter
- Mayonnaise
- Refried beans
- Ham
- Queso fresco
- Shredded lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Onion slices
- Pickled jalapeños
- Sliced avocado
How to make a Mexican ham sandwich
Slice the bolillo roll in half. Melt some butter in a skillet over medium high heat.
Toast the bolillo roll slices on each side for 20-30 seconds.

Toasting the bolillo rolls will give them a delicious buttery flavor and it will crisp up the bread a little.

Spread mayonnaise on both halves of bread. You can just spread it on one half if you prefer.
My husband likes both halves with mayonnaise. I prefer just one. What about you?

Spread some refried beans on one half.

Then top with some shredded lettuce and some slices of ham.

Next add the tomato slices, onion slices, pickled jalapeños, queso fresco and avocado slices. Then close the sandwich.

You’re going to love this easy and yummy sandwich recipe. It’s full of flavor and lots of veggies. Give it a try!

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Torta de jamón recipe
I hope you enjoy today’s recipe. I really love the addition of refried beans on a sandwich. It’s different and really good!
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tom g
Friday 15th of October 2021
inlive un mexico and this is pretty authentic. healthy and scrumpcious! gracias