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baked ham delight sandwiches in a pan with a small spatula
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Ham Delights

These insanely delicious mini ham and cheese sammies deliver a blast of sweet, salty, buttery, cheesy, meaty, and savory flavor in every single ooey-gooey bite. Two sliders per serving.
Course Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 445kcal
Author Amee

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish

Ingredients

  • 24 Kings Hawaiian original sweet rolls If you can find the 24-count party pack, it fits perfectly in a 9x13 pan. Otherwise, go with two 12-count packages
  • 1.25 lb deli ham thinly sliced
  • 8 oz swiss cheese thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1/2 tbsp dried minced onion
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried parsley optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and spray a 9x13" baking dish with olive oil spray.
  • Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half by slicing through the middle of the rolls and place the bottom of the rolls in the baking dish.
  • Add a layer of ham, followed by a layer of swiss cheese, then another layer of ham. Cover with the top of the rolls.
  • Melt the butter in a microwave-safe dish until melted (about 30-45 seconds) then stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • Slowly pour the butter mixture over the top of the rolls in the dish, making sure that it gets down into the sides of the pan. I use a pastry brush to evenly coat all of the rolls with the marinade. Allow the rolls to marinate for 10 minutes then loosely cover with foil.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until lightly golden on top. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Take your time slowwwwly pouring the poppy seed butter sauce over the sliders, so it drips down the sides of the sandwiches and seeps into the bottom pieces of bread. I use a pastry brush to get it nice and evenly dispersed.
  • To make gluten-free ham delights, swap the Worcestershire sauce for gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos, and use a light and fluffy homemade or store-bought brand gluten-free dinner roll. 
  • To avoid the rolls from over-browning check for doneness 5 minutes after the foil is removed during baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 848mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 1mg