If you are headed to a beach house, cabin, lake house or just need a make ahead lunch or dinner idea, Hot Poppy Ham and Cheese Sandwiches are one of my go to recipes. You can make these ahead, wrap in foil, store in the refrigerator and when you are getting ready to serve, just pop in a 350 degree oven until hot and gooey. Everyone loves them and clean-up is a breeze – just toss out the foil! Perfect for any of your busy summer plans.
Hot Poppy Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 package Hawaiian style rolls – 12 pack
- 3/4 pound thin sliced deli ham
- 12 slices baby swiss from the deli
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
- 1/4 cup dijon mustard
Instructions
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Remove the rolls from the package, keep together and slice horizontally. Prepare a large piece of heavy duty foil, with plenty of extra to wrap the finished rolls, on the counter and place the bottom half of the rolls on the foil. Carefully set the top half aside. Layer the ham and cheese on the lower half of the rolls. Place the top half of the rolls over the ham and cheese portion. Melt the butter add poppy seeds, onion flakes and mustard – whisk to blend. With a pastry brush, brush the mixture over the rolls. It will drip down through the rolls and the edges. Wrap the rolls in the foil. At this point to can bake right away or you can refrigerate until you are ready to serve. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and bake the rolls 20 – 30 minutes or until they are hot and gooey. Serve immediately.