Ah, the good ‘ole ham sandwich. It’s been feeding bellies out of lunch pails since the 1850s. It’s certainly a classic and the perfect go-to when you’re in a pinch and need a bite to eat. Well, when you have a little more time (like 30 minutes… which isn’t that long!) and you’re wanting to doll-up your favorite handheld, Ham Delights are how you do it! You take some sweet, fluffy Hawaiian dinner rolls and smother them with a creamy, tangy, sweet homemade condiment (after you taste this stuff, you’ll never settle for pre-made anything again). Then, you top that yummy goodness with your beloved salty deli ham and smooth Gouda cheese. A sprinkle of savory everything bagel seasoning brings the crunch and the flavor. Put it all in the oven to make them melty and toasty real quick and woo-hoo! You’ve got yourself a transformed and renewed version of the ham sandwich, or Ham Delights, as we like to call them. Your lunch time is about to get a whole lot more exciting!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, divided
- 1 (12-ounce) package Hawaiian dinner rolls
- 8 ounces deli ham, sliced
- 4 ounces Gouda cheese, sliced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 –Coat a 13×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Step 3 –In a small bowl, stir the mayo, the Dijon mustard, the maple syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt together.
Step 4 –Carefully use a serrated knife to split the entire loaf of the rolls horizontally. Do not separate the individual rolls from each other.
Step 5 –Spread the mayo mixture on both cut sides of the rolls, then place the bottom half of rolls in the prepared baking dish.
Step 6 –Fold the ham slices and evenly place them on top of the mayo mixture.
Step 7 –Place the cheese slices on top of the ham, then place the top half of rolls on top of the cheese.
Step 8 –Brush the tops of the rolls evenly with the melted butter.
Step 9 –Sprinkle the rolls with the bagel seasoning and the remaining salt.
Step 10 –Cover the rolls and bake for 8 minutes.
Step 11 –Carefully discard the foil and bake until the cheese has melted and the rolls are golden-brown, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 12 –Serve immediately.
