THE BEST HAM SANDWICHES EVER

For the main course at a New Dinner Club gathering, Friend Linda served these Best Ham Sandwiches Ever. The recipe makes 24 small sandwiches. Because she wanted them to be hot when we were ready to eat, I managed to get a picture of before and after. (You could always use a different meats and offer a variety of choices.) You may have heard these called Funeral Sandwiches. That's what my friend Janice calls them. She said they are often brought when food is served after a funeral.

THE BEST HAM SANDWICHES EVER

2        packages of sweet Hawaiian rolls (the small dinner roll ones)
1-1/2  lbs of Virginia ham (NOT honey ham)
12      slices Swiss cheese
3/4     cup butter
1-1/2  teaspoon Dijon mustard
1-1/2  teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2  teaspoons dried onions
poppy seeds

You will need two 9 x 13 - inch pans.  

Place the bottoms of 12 rolls in each pan.

Place ham (about 2 shaved slices or so) on each roll.

Cut the cheese slices into 4 parts and place 2 small pieces on each sandwich.

Put the dinner roll tops on.

In a sauce pan, mix butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and dried onions.  Wait until all of the butter is melted and then pour the melted mixture over the hand sandwiches. (I know it sounds weird, but TRUST me).

Sprinkle the buns with poppy seeds and cover with foil.

Let refrigerate overnight (if not able to wait, it is okay.  They still taste great if made right away.)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and uncover the sandwiches.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes and serve.  They are great hot and even at room temperature.



Enjoy!



Other dishes served at the dinner:

FRESH BROCCOLI SALAD

(LIGHT) CARROT CAKE