Hardee's Original Hot Ham 'N' Cheese

Sliced ham and melted Swiss cheese on a plain bun.

$3.99Combo: $7.49

By Hardee's Menu Hub · Prices checked October 2026

Category	Chicken & More
What it is	Sliced ham and melted Swiss cheese on a plain bun.
Typical price	$3.99
Combo price	$7.49 with fries and a drink (660 - 1380 cal)
Calories	270
Protein	17g
Data source	Prices: typical U.S. menu prices. Nutrition: Hardee's official nutrition guide.

Prices may vary by location, region, and time. These are representative/typical US prices, not store-specific.

Our Take

Best for

A light, cheap lunch, or for anyone who doesn't eat beef.

Skip it if

You're hungry. At 270 calories, the Original is closer to a snack.

A Hardee's Original

The Hot Ham 'N' Cheese is one of the older sandwiches on the Hardee's menu. It's thin-sliced ham and melted Swiss cheese on a plain bun.

There's no sauce or vegetables. It's served warm, so the Swiss melts into the ham.

Original vs. Big

The Original costs $3.99. The Big Hot Ham 'N' Cheese costs $4.49 and comes on a brioche-style bun with more ham.

The Original Combo is $7.49 with fries and a drink. The Big Combo is $8.99.

The Big Combo has a $4.50 add-on, so for that one it's worth checking if you really need the drink.

Nutrition

Per Hardee's nutrition guide, the Original has 270 calories, 8g of fat and 17g of protein. It's one of the lightest sandwiches on the menu.

The Big has 450 calories, 23g of fat and 29g of protein.

Ham is salty. The Original has 1,110mg of sodium and the Big has 1,930mg.

Who It's For

Order it if you want something light and cheap at lunch.

It's also a good pick for people who don't eat beef.

Allergens listed are milk, soy and wheat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 125 g

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	270
Total Fat	8g
Saturated Fat	4g
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	35mg
Sodium	1110mg
Total Carbohydrates	32g
Dietary Fiber	1g
Sugars	5g
Protein	17g

Contains

MilkSoyWheat

2,000 calories is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Values may vary by restaurant. Source: Hardee's official nutrition guide, current as of Jan 2025.

Original Hot Ham 'N' Cheese Allergens

Hardee's nutrition guide lists these allergens for the Original Hot Ham 'N' Cheese:

Milk
Soy
Wheat

The Original Hot Ham 'N' Cheese is made in a shared kitchen, so cross-contact with other allergens is possible. With a serious allergy, check Hardee's latest allergen guide or ask the store first.

How the Original Hot Ham 'N' Cheese Compares

Every Chicken & More item with published nutrition, sorted from lightest to heaviest.

Item	Price	Cal	Protein	Fat	Sodium
3 Piece - Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™	$4.99	260	25g	13g	770mg
Original Hot Ham 'N' Cheese™	$3.99	270	17g	8g	1,110mg
Original Roast Beef Sandwich	$4.49	300	17g	4g	1,030mg
Jumbo Chili Dog	$4.49	400	16g	26g	1,380mg
Big Hot Ham 'N' Cheese™	$4.49	450	29g	23g	1,930mg
Big Roast Beef	$5.99	530	29g	16g	1,880mg
Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich	$6.29	560	30g	32g	2,490mg
Nashville Hot Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich	$6.49	570	29g	32g	2,530mg
BLT Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich	$6.99	640	37g	36g	2,640mg
Monster Roast Beef	$7.49	760	47g	33g	2,930mg