Party Ham Sandwiches

On Sunday nights, I have bourbon and cigar night on my front porch. This has become one of the most popular things I make. You’re thinking “ham sandwich.” This is something so much more than that. It is incredibly easy and amazingly delicious.

Party Sandwiches

Yield
12
Author
Erick Erickson
These have become my favorite thing to make as an appetizer at a party. They are delicious ham sandwiches. Don't turn your nose up at them. They're amazing.

Ingredients

  • 1 12 roll pack of King Hawaiian rolls
  • 12 think slices of ham (Tavern ham in the deli if possible)
  •  6oz Fontina Cheese finely grated
  • 1 tbs butter
  • 1 tbs all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole or 2% milk
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbs honey mustard

Instructions

  1. Slice the King Hawaiian rolls in half across their height so you have tops and bottoms for sandwiches.
  2. Place in a casserole dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.  Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  3. Fold the slices of ham into quarters and place them on top of the twelve bottom pieces of bread.
  4. Sprinkle the grated cheese on top evenly.
  5. In a saucepot over medium heat, melt the butter.  Sprinkle in the flour and stir for two minutes.  Add the pepper and whisk.  Pour in the milk and whisk.  Bring to a heavy simmer so it thickens, whisking steadily.  Remove from the heat and whisk in the honey mustard.
  6. Pour over the bread.  Please the top portion of bread on.
  7. Place in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven and, with a sharp knife, cut through the sandwiches on the lines of the individual rolls to make individual sandwiches.  
Erick Erickson