Baked Ham and Colby Sandwiches

Name: Baked Ham and Colby Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, melted; 2 tablespoons prepared mustard; 1 tablespoon dried minced onion; 1 tablespoon poppy seeds; 2 to 3 teaspoons sugar; 8 hamburger buns, split; 8 slices Colby cheese; 16 thin slices deli ham (about 1 pound); 1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

This yummy ham sliders recipe is a winner with friends and family. Not only are the warm sandwiches a snap to prepare, but they smell so good when baking that no can resist them. They are a staple at our get-togethers. —Sherry Crenshaw, Fort Worth, Texas

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
2 to 3 teaspoons sugar
8 hamburger buns, split
8 slices Colby cheese
16 thin slices deli ham (about 1 pound)
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the butter, mustard, onion, poppy seeds and sugar. Place roll bottoms, cut side up, in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Top each with Colby cheese, ham and mozzarella. Brush with half of the butter mixture.
Replace roll tops. Brush with remaining butter mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes.

Test Kitchen Tips

Feel free to substitute your favorite cheeses into this recipe. Swap Colby out for cheddar!

Want more ways to use up leftover ham? Try these ideas.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 504 calories, 32g fat (18g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 1444mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein.

Originally published as Hot Colby Ham Sandwiches in Best of Country Salads & Sandwiches

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Debglass11

Jun 5, 2019

We loved these sandwiches! They were easy to put together and delicious. I used sweet Hawaiian style slider buns instead of regular burger buns and substituted fresh minced onion for the dried version. I also used fresh minced parsley instead of poppy seeds since that's what I had on hand. These sandwiches could easily be doubled to feed a crowd. Great for parties and gatherings. We loved the sweet buttery sauce on top. A keeper!
PrplMonky5

Jul 25, 2018

I used spicy brown mustard instead of regular and loved the flavor. I used larger kaiser rolls (which were really light), so I increased the amount of the cheeses and ham to make sure there was enough stuff on it. I used the exact amount of butter/mustard it required though and that seemed like a good amount. I feel like it could have used something crispy though, maybe like apple slices? I'll try that out next time. We still loved it as-is though, and was perfect as a quick weeknight dinner.
1275

Jun 20, 2012

Quick and easy supper! My family loved the sauce that topped the sandwiches. Since I am not that big on mustard, I substituted about 1/2 tsp. of dry mustard that offered a milder flavor. I also left out the poppy seeds and decreased the amount of sugar. I did not have colby cheese on hand so I substituted sharp cheddar which worked out fine. The whole pan was eaten, as well as the oven-fried potato wedges that I served with them. This is a nice way to use up leftover deli ham.
jmkasprak

Dec 10, 2011

This was a very interesting recipe. Adding the sugar to the mustard (I used spicy brown) added an interesting touch. We all liked it and it was easier for a group than grilled ham and cheese.