CARAMELIZED HAM & SWISS BUNS

Caramelized Ham & Swiss Buns image

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

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.