Hot Ham & Cheese . . . often referred to as “Funeral Sandwiches!”

      Intrigued by the name, and after noticing several versions of this sandwich on Pinterest, I had to give them a try. One blogger, added this quip to her version of the recipe, “Definitely for the Living!”

     In true southern fashion (at least in Paula Deen’s south), this recipe is loaded with butter and calories. Maybe that’s why these sandwiches are so darn good!

     I’m thinking — one too many, and these might be served in your honor at the next funeral luncheon!

Funeral Sandwiches! — Hot Ham & Cheese

1 package of rolls — Most recipes suggest using King’s Hawaiian roll & that’s what I used. I bought a12 oz. pkg. containing 6 mini subs; the regular pkg. contains 12 smaller rolls.

½ to 1 lb. ham deli meat

½ lb. Swiss cheese, thinly sliced – I used Cheddar

½ cup butter, melted

3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons prepared mustard – I used spicy mustard

2 tablespoons brown sugar

Dash of onion powder

1.  Cut the rolls in half (or open then up if already cut) and line the bottom of a baking pan with the bottoms of the rolls.

2   Layer the ham slices, then cheese and put the tops back on.

3.  Mix together the butter, Worcestershire, mustard, brown sugar and onion powder.

4.  Brush the top of each bun with the mixture. Drizzle the remainder over all of it.

5.  Cover tightly and marinate anywhere from 4 to 24 hours.

6.  Preheat the oven to 350°. Bake the sandwiches covered for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 10 minutes more.

Recipe without photos . . .

Funeral Sandwiches! — Hot Ham & Cheese

1 package of rolls — Most recipes suggest using King’s Hawaiian roll & that’s what I used. I bought a12 oz. pkg. containing 6 mini subs; the regular pkg. contains 12 smaller rolls.

½ to 1 lb. ham deli meat

½ lb. Swiss cheese, thinly sliced – I used Cheddar

½ cup butter, melted

3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons prepared mustard – I used spicy mustard

2 tablespoons brown sugar

Dash of onion powder

1.  Cut the rolls in half (or open then up if already cut) and line the bottom of a baking pan with the bottoms of the rolls.

2.  Layer the ham slices, then cheese and put the tops back on.

3.  Mix together the butter, Worcestershire, mustard, brown sugar and onion powder.

4.  Brush the top of each bun with the mixture. Drizzle the remainder over all of it.

5.  Cover tightly and marinate anywhere from 4 to 24 hours.

6.  Preheat the oven to 350°. Bake the sandwiches covered for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 10 minutes more.