Best Homemade Pretzel Buns With Butter And Ham Recipes

CARAMELIZED HAM & SWISS BUNS

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My next-door neighbor shared this recipe with me, and I simply cannot improve it! You can make it ahead and cook it quickly when company arrives. The combo of poppy seeds, ham and cheese, horseradish and brown sugar makes it so delicious. -Iris Weihemuller, Baxter, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (18 ounces) Hawaiian sweet rolls
1/2 cup horseradish sauce
3/4 pound sliced deli ham
6 slices Swiss cheese, halved
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

Arrange bottom halves of rolls in a greased 9x9-in. baking pan. Spread cut side of roll bottoms with horseradish sauce. Layer with ham and cheese; replace tops., In a small skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour over rolls. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 555mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

HAM BUNS

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These tasty sandwiches are a great way to use leftover ham. Friends with whom I've shared the recipe tell me that ham buns disappear fast at potlucks or parties. Use mini-buns and make ahead for an easy meal or snack. -Esther Shank Harrisonburg, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 main dish or 16-20 appetizer servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 small onion, grated
1 tablespoon poppy seed
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1-1/4 cups finely chopped fully cooked ham (about 8 ounces)
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
6 to 8 hamburger buns, split or 16 to 20 mini buns

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the butter, onion, poppy seed, Worcestershire sauce and mustard until well blended. Add ham and cheese; mix well., Divide evenly among buns. Place in a shallow baking pan and cover with foil. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 722mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.