George Clooney's Favorite Sandwich Is An American Classic With A Slight Twist

Sandwiches are a nearly universally loved dish with almost every culture having some version of a filling between bread served as a light meal. There's different iconic sandwiches in every state and country around the world. And famous actors, singers, politicians, and celebrity chefs have their favorite sandwich orders.

Actor George Clooney is no exception to this. On "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," the actor went on record saying his all-time favorite sandwich is a classic ham sandwich with ham, lettuce, tomato, and a little mustard. He elaborated a bit further, commenting that some toasted potato bread is a delicious addition as well.

The answer may sound basic, but ham sandwiches are classic for a reason. You can mix and match the ham with any bread, cheese, veggies, or condiments you like to truly personalize a ham sandwich. You can even make it a hot sandwich by grilling it or by using a panini press, making ham sandwiches one of the most customizable sandwich options out there.

The most basic ham sandwich consists of just ham and cheese. Even without adding extra ingredients, this is still a delicious sandwich by itself. You can upgrade a ham and cheese sandwich by picking different types of cheeses. You can make a spicy version by using pepper jack or give the sandwich a creamier texture by using burrata, brie, or pimento cheese.

Of course, you don't have to stick to just ham and cheese either. There are plenty of sandwich toppings you can add to a ham sandwich, like vegetables and even fruit. Lettuce, pickles, tomato, arugula, olives, onions, and homemade slaw can all work well with ham while peppers like jalapenos, serrano peppers, or green chiles can give your ham sandwich more kick. To give your ham sandwich a slightly sweet edge, try adding pineapple, pear, cranberries, peaches, or even jam. Last but not least, consider other protein add-ins like eggs, prosciutto, sliced turkey, and more.

The types of condiments you add to your ham sandwich can also make a big difference in flavor. Look beyond standard condiments like mayonnaise and mustard and try something different like miso paste, balsamic, pesto, or aioli; you can even try adding maple syrup for a sweeter, more breakfast-like take on a ham sandwich. Finally, you can even take a hint from George Clooney himself and try swapping out the kind of bread you're using. You can use cornbread, sourdough, a hoagie, an English muffin, or even flatbread if you want. Instead of standard sliced bread, try using a bagel or breakfast biscuit to give your sandwich a breakfast twist, sandwich rolls or buns to make sliders, or Hawaiian rolls to give your ham sandwich a Hawaiian upgrade.