Ham delights are an ideal treat to serve at picnics, parties and tailgating events. Their buttery taste combined with sweet cinnamon rolls and deli ham give this snack its delicious texture and sweet yet savory character.
Oatmeal muffins can be prepared ahead and are an easy, dependable dish to bring when invited to attend parties or gatherings. Plus, their ingredients are quite straightforward, plus you can even freeze some for later!
Mayonnaise
These delectable ham treats are perfect for potlucks, holidays and game day gatherings! Their combination of salty, cheesey and buttery flavors makes them delicious treats that can easily be doubled or tripled to accommodate large crowds.
Homemade mayonnaise can be created by whisking egg yolks with an acid (such as lemon juice or vinegar) until an emulsification process takes place. Once this step has taken place, oil should be slowly added into the mix – doing this helps minimize curdling risks.
King’s Hawaiian original sweet rolls make for soft and fluffy bites of goodness with just the right touch of sweetness to complete these delectable ham bites, but you could use any type of dinner roll – or try different cheese such as provolone or white cheddar for something unique!
Ham
Ham is an adaptable meat, perfect for shaping into delicate ribbons on a charcuterie board or cut into sturdy slices for sandwiches and salads. When combined with cheese, its sweet-savory notes create the ideal pairing – ideal for breakfast, lunch, dinner and every other special event!
Use Hawaiian rolls for this dish for an added sweet taste that pairs nicely with the savory deli ham and Swiss cheese. However, regular dinner rolls, potato rolls or small plain hamburger buns could also work just as well!
Combine butter, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, and dried onion in a large bowl until mixed well. Separate the tops from the bottoms of rolls, arrange in baking dish then layer sliced ham and cheese before spreading remaining butter mixture evenly over top.
Swiss Cheese
Ham delights are an irresistibly delicious appetizer at Southern celebrations like girls’ nights, game days, and potlucks. Made up of small ham-and-cheese sandwiches topped with butter and spices for extra flavorful bites, they can add the perfect finishing touch to your gatherings!
Make your sliders even more colorful and flavorful by opting for specialty market Swiss cheese with its fuller flavors compared to presliced varieties from grocery stores. Doing this adds extra character and an unexpected extra burst of flavor!
Cheese-making processes involve adding bacteria that produce tiny holes known as “eyes.” When Swiss is melted on a sandwich topped with ham and mustard/worcestershire sauce, these eyes create its distinctive shape while adding subtle flavor elements that work perfectly alongside mustard/worcestershire sauce tanginess.
Poppy Seeds
Poppy seeds (Papaver somniferum) are a versatile ingredient and decoration used in numerous baked goods and foods, as well as being used to create bar candy treats.
Popping them on top of a ham sandwich adds crunch, helping the bread adhere better to the cheese. Plus, they are an extremely healthy addition, providing both calcium and iron!
Ham delights are an easy and delicious crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish to create, perfect for pairing with chips and dip, grilled vegetables, and fresh fruit. These sandwiches combine sweet with savory elements; Swiss cheese adds creaminess while Worcestershire sauce brings umami notes that go perfectly with soft deli ham slices on Hawaiian rolls! Plus the buttery marinade makes an attractive finishing touch!
Worcestershire Sauce
Worcestershire sauce is an umami-rich condiment with an irresistibly tart taste, which provides that satisfying “savory” experience in your mouth. Because of this characteristic, Worcestershire pairs especially well with dishes featuring meat such as hamburgers or meatloaf.
Worcestershire sauce also adds an exciting kick to many of our favorite salad dressings and cocktails, like Caesar salad dressing and Bloody Marys. A dash of Worcestershire sauce brings out the anchovy flavor in both cases; additionally it can help enhance their presentation as a culinary component in either.
Create your own Worcestershire sauce using ingredients like anchovies (which add umami flavor), garlic, tamarind paste onions molasses black pepper and tomato paste. Customize it even further by incorporating special touches such as spices from around the world! Creating your own version is also a great alternative to purchasing commercial versions.