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Caramelized Ham and Swiss Buns

Source of Recipe

From "Taste of Home Farmhouse Favorites"


Recipe Introduction

"My next-door neighbor shared this recipe with me, and I simply cannot improve it! You can make it ahead and cook it quickly when company arrives. It's so delicious."

List of Ingredients

◦  1 package (18 ounces) Hawaiian sweet rolls
◦  ½ cup horseradish sauce
◦  ¾ pound sliced deli ham
◦  6 slices Swiss cheese, halved
◦  ½ cup butter, cubed
◦  2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
◦  2 tablespoons brown sugar
◦  1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
◦  2 teaspoons poppy seeds
◦  1½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
◦  ¼ teaspoon garlic powder


Recipe

Spread cut side of roll bottoms with horseradish sauce.
Layer with ham and cheese; replace tops. Arrange in a single layer in a greased 13x9-inch baking pan.

In a small skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour over rolls. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350° F. Bake, covered, 25 minutes.
Bake, uncovered, 5 to 10 minutes longer or until golden brown.


Makes 1 dozen


Prep: 25 minutes + chilling
Bake: 30 minutes


• Kitchen Tip:
It's easy to turn this sandwich into a Reuben. Swap in corned beef or pastrami for the ham, add a layer of sauerkraut, and substitute caraway seeds for the poppy.