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Ham Delights Recipe

These "fancy ham sliders" were introduced to me by a business school friend—they're sweet n' salty, deliciously cheesy, and absolutely irresistible. Shout out to Shannon Fugina!!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 24 sliders
Calories 205 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 9x13 Baking Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 C Butter 2 sticks, salted
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce or Maggi Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon Poppy Seeds
  • 2 tablespoon Dry Mustard Powder or prepared smooth mustard of choice
  • ¼ C Brown Sugar light or dark
  • 2 packages of 12 Hawaiian Rolls sliced "hamburger bun" style through the middle; I keep them in one big sheet rather than separating the rolls.
  • 1 pound Deli Ham
  • 1 pound Swiss Cheese freshly sliced or shredded

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in small saucepan. Add Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, mustard, and brown sugar. Gently bring to a boil.
    1 C Butter, 2 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce, 2 tablespoon Poppy Seeds, 2 tablespoon Dry Mustard Powder, ¼ C Brown Sugar
  • Assemble ham and cheese sandwiches by evenly layering the ham and cheese on the rolls. Place in 2 9x13 pans.
    2 packages of 12 Hawaiian Rolls, 1 pound Deli Ham, 1 pound Swiss Cheese
  • Pour melted butter mixture of the sandwiches, using a pastry brush if needed to make sure the butter gets all over. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Bake the covered sliders for 25 minutes.
  • Remove the foil, then bake another 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes, then enjoy!

Notes

  • Don’t Skip The Rest - Letting your ham delights soak up all that buttery sauce overnight will ensure the best results. If you try to bake them outright, the bread can taste kind of dry. 
  • Even Topping - The savory buttery sauce should cover the tops of the rolls evenly, so use a pastry brush as needed if it’s pooling in the corners. Also, make sure you’re distributing the ham and cheese evenly so you get some of both in every bite.
Storage & Reheating
  • Refrigerator: Let any leftover ham delights cool to room temperature, then cover tightly with foil or place into an airtight container or zip-top bag. They should keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Freezer: You can also freeze any leftover ham delights for up to a month. I recommend wrapping them in plastic wrap or foil first before transferring to a freezer bag and gently removing as much air as possible to ward off freezer burn. 
  • Reheating: Warm the ham & cheese delights, covered, in an oven set to about 300ºF. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and they’re warmed through. If desired, remove the foil in the last few minutes of cooking for a deeper color on top.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 10gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 340mgPotassium: 94mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 395IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 188mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword Cheap, Comforting, Easy, Fall, Fast, Holidays, Special Occasion
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