Funeral Sandwiches Recipe (Ham & Cheese Sliders)

Ham and cheese funeral sandwiches layered in baking dish ready to bake.

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Funeral Sandwiches Recipe (Ham & Cheese Sliders)

Funeral Sandwiches are delicious ham and cheese sliders you can make as an easy appetizer recipe or as a family friendly meal. Full of warm salty ham, nutty Swiss cheese and topped with a tangy Dijon butter sauce, these mini slider sandwiches are nothing to be sad about!

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time22

Course: Main Dish Recipes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: funeral sandwiches recipe, ham and cheese sliders

Servings: sandwiches

Calories: 162kcal

Author: Deanne Frieders

Ingredients

1 package Hawaiian rolls or slider rbuns
1 pound deli ham slices
6 slices Swiss cheese
¼ cup butter, melted
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1-2 teaspoons poppy seeds optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cut 1 package Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally (do not separate them beforehand).
Place bottom half in a 9x9 ovenproof baking dish. Layer 1 pound deli ham slices and 6 slices Swiss cheese over bottom half. Add the top halves of the rolls.
In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup butter, melted, 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and ½ teaspoon onion powder.
Pour the butter mixture evenly over the sandwiches.
Sprinkle the tops with 1-2 teaspoons poppy seeds, if using. Cover loosely with foil and let sit for 10 minutes.
Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Uncover and cook for additional 3-4 minutes until the sandwiches are heated through, the cheese is melty, and the tops are slightly browned and crisp.

Notes

These sandwiches are perfect for potlucks, holidays, and feeding a crowd.
Swiss cheese is traditional, but cheddar or provolone work well too.

Freezer Instructions

To freeze, assemble the sandwiches without adding the butter topping. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and foil and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, add the butter topping, and bake as directed.

Make Ahead Instructions

Assemble the sandwiches, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. Add the butter topping just before baking for best texture.

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