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Judy's Warm Ham and Cheese Rolls

Source of Recipe

From "Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen" by Sara Foster


Recipe Introduction

"My sister used to make these rich rolls for her husband and kids when they went duck hunting. She would prepare them the night before, wrap them in foil, and refrigerate. Then, when Pat and the kids got up to go hunting — sometimes as early as four in the morning — they would just pop the rolls in the oven to melt the cheese and hit the road. The way everything melds together on the soft, steamed rolls is irresistible, I'm pretty sure the rolls never made it to the duck camp, or even out of the driveway. For non-hunters like me, these rolls, served warm or at room temperature, are great for tailgating, picnics, and road trips."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ Twenty-four 2-inch potato rolls or dinner rolls
â—¦ 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
â—¦ 3 tablespoons grated onion
â—¦ 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
â—¦ 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
â—¦ 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
â—¦ 8 ounces smoked ham, thinly sliced
â—¦ 8 ounces Gruyère cheese, thinly sliced


Recipe

Preheat the oven to 350° F.

Split the rolls in half horizontally. Combine the butter, onion, mustard, poppy seeds, and Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan and place over low heat until the butter melts, stirring to blend.

Brush the butter mixture evenly on both cut sides of the rolls. Place the ham on the bottom halves and top with the cheese. Place the top halves on the sandwiches and press lightly. Nestle the sandwiches together on a large piece of foil, wrap tightly, and seal the edges.

Place the wrapped rolls on a baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the rolls are warmed through. Remove from the oven and let sit for about 5 minutes before unwrapping and serving warm or let cool to room temperature.

Makes 2 dozen rolls



• Planning Ahead:
Like Judy, you can assemble these sandwiches ahead of time and keep them in the refrigerator until you are ready to heat and serve. They can even be frozen for up to 2 weeks. Just be sure to wrap them tightly and heat thoroughly before serving.