Oven Ham Sammies
My Bunco friend, Dawn, made these one night and they were SO good I had to get the recipe and make them at home They are great for parties and tailgating
My Bunco friend, Dawn, made these one night and they were SO good I had to get the recipe and make them at home They are great for parties and tailgating
- Carbohydrate 18.5884789166667 g
- Cholesterol 77.9541916666667 mg
- Fat 16.9193625 g
- Fiber 1.06829998970032 g
- Protein 15.6400891666667 g
- Saturated Fat 10.6005859166667 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Sandwiche (95g)
- Sodium 572.237016666667 mg
- Sugar 17.5201789269663 g
- Trans Fat 1.65994368333333 g
- Calories 279 calories
Step-by-step
- Put ham and cheese on sliced rolls in a 9" x 13" cake pan.
- Mix all the other ingredients and spoon over the sandwiches.
- Refrigerate overnight or several hours.
- Bake at 350? for 15 minutes.
Warm ham and Swiss pull-apart sandwiches emerge from the oven with toasted crowns and completely melted interiors. Melted butter combined with Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, and onion creates a savory glaze that penetrates the bread during a mandatory rest period. Allow the assembled rolls to sit for several hours or overnight before baking. This resting phase hydrates the crumb, ensuring the bread absorbs the fats rather than burning on the exterior.
Pan Selection and Thermal Transfer
A standard 9x13-inch metal cake pan is optimal for this preparation. Metal conducts heat rapidly, crisping the bottom crust while the interior cheese melts at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass or ceramic baking dishes insulate the food and prolong baking times, often resulting in soggy bottom layers. If using glass, extend the 15-minute bake time by three to five minutes and monitor the edges for deep golden browning.
- Substitute gluten-free dinner rolls for the traditional sweet rolls if managing wheat allergies, noting that gluten-free alternatives require a tight foil cover during the first ten minutes to prevent excessive drying.
- Slice the entire sheet of rolls horizontally in one continuous cut to maintain uniform sandwich thickness and prevent structural collapse.
- Drain any excess moisture from wet-cured sliced deli ham on paper towels prior to assembly to prevent liquid pooling at the bottom of the pan.
