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    Baked Ham Sandwiches with Brown Sugar Glaze

    Published: Dec 11, 2020 · Modified: Dec 11, 2020 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Brown Sugar and Butter Glazed Baked Ham Sandwiches

    These brown sugar and butter glazed baked ham sandwiches are basted in a delicious mixture of butter, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce while Swiss cheese gently cascades off slices of oven-roasted ham underneath golden-brown sweet dinner rolls.

    These are perfect for serving at any holiday gathering or party. Otherwise, I also make these with leftover ham!

    Brown Sugar and Butter Glazed Baked Ham Sandwiches

    Ingredients You Will Need

    • Baked ham - You need enough ham to cover the dinner rolls in two layers. In lieu of traditional baked ham, deli ham can be substituted, but it isn't ideal.
    • Sweet dinner rolls - Hawaiian Rolls are recommended.
    • Swiss cheese - Cut the cheese into squares to cover each slider.
    • Butter - Melted butter is the base of your sauce that coats the rolls.
    • Brown sugar - Brown sugar in the sauce is a nice contrast to the salty ham.
    • Dijon mustard - Mustard adds a welcomed tanginess to the sauce.
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • Onion powder
    Hormel Cure 81 Ham

    How to make them

    Slice the sweet rolls in half and place the bottoms in a small baking dish. Pile two slices of ham on each roll, then top with cheese and upper bun.

    Prepare the sauce by mixing together melted butter, brown sugar, Dijon, Worcestershire, and onion powder. Pour the sauce evenly over the top of the rolls so it is fully coated, then cover with foil and place in the refrigerator for two hours to set.

    After two hours, remove from the fridge and place in a 375-degree oven for 10 minutes while still covered with foil. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Now they are hot, melty, and ready to serve!

    Can these be made in advance?

    Yes! This is such a great party meal precisely because they can be made in advance so easily. The day prior to your party, start the recipe and follow the direction until the sandwiches are placed in the refrigerator. Then stop.

    This is the perfect make-ahead point because the sandwiches now can be left in the refrigerator until shortly before you wish to serve them. Simply remove from the fridge and bake.

    Tips & Tricks

    • Customize these sandwiches by adding crispy bacon slices over the ham!
    • I like using spiral ham for these sandwiches because the pre-cut slices are the perfect thickness for stacking on the Hawaiian rolls.
    Baked Ham Sandwiches viewed from above

    FAQs

    What cheese goes best with ham?

    Swiss cheese and Cheddar cheese are the two most popular kinds of cheese for ham sandwiches. For this recipe, Swiss plays best with all of the ingredients used.

    How do you keep sandwiches warm at a party?

    Place the sandwiches in a baking dish covered with foil and set them in the oven at 180 degrees. Remove them from the oven and uncover when you are ready to serve.

    How much meat goes on a slider?

    Sliders are smaller than traditional sandwiches and therefore require fewer fillings. Two ounces of meat is typical per slider.

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    Brown Sugar and Butter Glazed Baked Ham Sandwiches

    Brown Sugar and Butter Glazed Baked Ham Sandwiches

    These baked ham sandwiches with brown sugar blaze are basted in a delicious mixture of butter, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce while Swiss cheese gently cascades off slices of oven roasted ham underneath golden brown sweet dinner rolls!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 12 sandwiches
    Calories: 322kcal
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Ingredients

    • 24 slices baked ham
    • 12 sweet dinner rolls sliced
    • 3 slices Swiss cheese cut into quarters

    Sauce

    • ½ cup butter melted
    • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • ½ tablespoon onion powder

    Instructions

    • Place two slices of ham on each roll, or more if desired and top with a square of Swiss cheese and the top half of the roll.
    • Place sandwiches into a small baking pan, ungreased.
    • Combine all ingredients of the sauce in a dish and then pour evenly on top of the rolls, letting the excess pool at the bottom of the pan.
    • Cover the baking pan with foil and refrigerate for 2 hours, or up to the next day.
    • In a 375 degree preheated oven bake the covered pan for 10 minutes, uncover and continue baking for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and tops begin to brown.
    • Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Spiral sliced ham is perfect to use because the slices are the right thickness and pre-cut!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 881mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 272IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Jen

      February 22, 2021 at 3:11 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious!

      Reply
    2. Katherine

      December 11, 2020 at 4:34 pm

      Cant wait to try these!!!!!!!!!
      Thank you for sharing the recipe!!!!!
      SO VERY SORRY to hear of Basil's passing!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      Reply
    3. Cassandra Barton

      September 18, 2020 at 8:05 am

      5 stars
      Thank you so..... much for this recipe. I've made it several times now, using croissants. My husband and 21 year old son absolutely love them. Quick and delicious!

      Reply
    4. Kimberly M

      January 26, 2020 at 12:33 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is a winner! It’s quick, easy, ingredients are already in my pantry and my family loved it! It’s delicious without refrigerating for 2 hrs, because I didn’t read that part of the recipe until I was making it for a hungry family, so I skipped it and I thought it was still great! Will definitely make again and again!

      Reply
    5. Alice H Vinson

      December 29, 2019 at 6:37 pm

      5 stars
      Have never tried this recipe before, but you can be sure I will use it often now!!! My husband does not eat any kind of cheese, but he loved these even minus the cheese.

      Reply
      • Ali

        December 19, 2020 at 2:49 pm

        Hello! This recipe sounds delicious! Do the buns get soggy at all? Thank You!

        Reply
    6. Kelly Galyon

      December 24, 2019 at 4:19 am

      This will be my Christmas Eve dinner with our families tonite. Thank you for the inspiring recipe. It’s sure to be a crowd pleaser. Merry Christmas 2019.

      Reply
    7. Susan Hagen

      December 13, 2019 at 11:55 am

      5 stars
      Great also for game days or appetizers

      Reply
    8. Cathy adams

      December 13, 2019 at 9:31 am

      Haven't tried the ham sandwiches yet but they look amazing. Will definitely try as ham is my favorite.

      Reply
    9. Linda

      December 06, 2019 at 8:38 pm

      Love this recipe, thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    10. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor

      November 24, 2015 at 1:08 pm

      That photo of ham is PERFECTION! I'm loving how you turned it into the most amazing sandwiches. We have a Friday Thanksgiving after-party, too, that I prefer over the actual holiday, too! #client

      Reply
      • Fox Valley Foodie

        November 24, 2015 at 2:11 pm

        Post-holiday parties are the best! Enjoy it!

        Reply

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