MAKE-AHEAD SANDWICHES

Make-Ahead Sandwiches image

"I developed these 'fun buns' about 20 years ago when our four children were preteens," explains Marie Hass from Madison, Wisconsin. "Once they started high school, I kept some in the freezer for quick suppers when after-school activities kept them from eating with the rest of the family."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup ketchup
3/4 cup chopped dill or sweet pickles
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
12 hot dog buns, split

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, pickles, salt, pepper, garlic powder and pepper sauce; heat through. Stir in cheese. , Place about 1/3 cupful on six buns; serve immediately. Cover and refrigerate remaining meat mixture until cool. , Fill the remaining buns; wrap individually in heavy-duty foil and seal tightly. Freeze for up to 3 months. , To use frozen sandwiches: Bake in foil at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 908mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.