These tasty ham delights are an easy, no-bake appetizer or main dish you can create and store in the fridge until ready to bake in your oven. With just 15 minutes in total to prepare them and 10 minutes in total for baking time – perfect for quick and effortless meals!
Substitute your favorite cheese (like Gouda, Provolone or White Cheddar ) and cold cut ( deli ham, bologna etc ). Just ensure to use high quality cold cuts such as deli ham.
Ham
Ham delights are simple to prepare and will satisfy even the pickiest eater. Prepare them ahead of time, refrigerate, then warm in the oven when ready.
Sweet Hawaiian rolls provide a sweet contrast that perfectly balances out the savory ingredients.
To create sliders, remove them from the foil tray and cut each roll horizontally using a serrated knife. Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half, layer ham and Swiss cheese then top them off with their roll tops before placing in a 9×13 baking dish sprinkling it with everything bagel seasoning before covering tightly and baking for 20 minutes.
Cheese
Ham delights are an irresistibly delicious classic Southern appetizer, guaranteed to please a crowd. These cheese-filled mini sandwiches are coated in buttery poppy seed marinade before being baked until oozing with melty cheese goodness. This updated version incorporates everything bagel seasoning and honey-dijon butter for extra sweet-and-savory bites of flavorful bites!
Ham delights are an easy and delicious recipe to make ahead for parties or gatherings, perfect for party preparations. Simply assemble up to Step 3, cover them in foil and refrigerate before baking when the time comes.
Serve these delectable snacks alongside chips or salad for an unforgettable appetizer that your guests are sure to appreciate. They also make an ideal addition for potlucks, tailgates and holiday parties!
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is one of the country’s most beloved condiments and an indispensable component in many sweet and savory recipes. Easy to locate in most kitchens, it can be used directly out of its jar or as part of a recipe.
This condiment is an emulsion, meaning it combines liquids that do not usually mix, such as oil and egg yolks. Lecithin found in egg yolks acts as an emulsifier to blend these components and produce a creamy texture.
Commercial mayonnaise contains thickeners (like modified food starches for low-fat varieties), preservatives (calcium disodium EDTA), emulsifiers and stabilizers to maintain its consistency in texture, as well as additional emulsifiers and stabilizers to achieve its texture. Refrigerated storage will extend its shelf life up to two months.
Poppy Seeds
Add an unexpected pop of crunch with these crunchy seeds from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum), known to possess demulcent and expectorant properties to combat colds.
Preheat the oven to 180oC, butter a baking pan, and sprinkle a handful of poppy seeds on both the bottom and sides of it.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface, gather up any loose crumbs and knead it until soft. Transfer to your baking pan and spread each circle with half of the poppy seed filling before baking for approximately 20-25 minutes until golden-brown and the filling has bubbled. Remove and allow to cool before brushing with an egg wash before serving.
Worcestershire Sauce
Worcestershire sauce adds an intoxicating combination of tart and umami flavors to dishes. A staple ingredient in Bloody Mary cocktails and cheese sauces alike, Worcestershire also lends its distinctive beefy aroma and texture to tomato-ey stews and soups for a heartier bite.
Worcestershire sauce is an integral component of South Carolina’s zesty barbecue sauces and Kentucky’s vinegar-heavy bourbon-based barbecue sauces, where its vinegary edge enlivens their flavors further while its sweetness adds depth to tomato-ey sauces from both states. Worcestershire sauce often augments these dishes’ sweet-tangy qualities.
Although Lea & Perrins brand Worcestershire sauce does contain anchovies, there are vegan and vegetarian versions available. As an alternative, try creating your own homemade version using equal parts balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, brown sugar, molasses and garlic for an amazing homemade twist!