Ingredients

  • Twenty-four 2-inch potato rolls, or Buttermilk-Sage Dinner Rolls (page 69), or Kates Sweet Potato Refrigerator Rolls (page 66)
  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons grated onion
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 8 ounces smoked ham, thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces Gruyere cheese, thinly sliced

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • 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.
  • 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.