Funeral Buns
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Ingredients
  • SANDWICHES: SERVES 12 - makes 24 small sandwiches.
  • 24 ct pkg Hawaiian Rolls (King’s brand is best.)
  • 1.5 lbs. slivered Honey Ham from deli
  • 24 slices Swiss cheese from deli (21 - 7 ounce slices provided 3 layers of cheese.)
  • Mayonnaise to lightly spread (Some add small amount of horseradish to the mayo.)
  • GLAZE INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 cup melted butter
  • 4 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp mustard
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp onion, finely minced
  • Poppy seeds for sprinkling
Instructions
  1. SANDWICHES:
  2. Cut sandwiches in half with long knife - slice thru whole package without separating.
  3. Spread the insides lightly with mayo.
  4. Lightly oil or spray 9 x 13 inch pan with Pam.
  5. Line the bottom of the pan with the bottom half of the rolls.
  6. Layer them with ham slices and the cheese.
  7. Place the top half back on.
  8. GLAZE:
  9. Mix together melted butter, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce & onion.
  10. Pour concoction evenly over the buns, drenching each one.
  11. OR let it cool, and brush on with a pastry brush. (This worked well for me.)
  12. Sprinkle buns with poppy seeds.
  13. Cover lightly. Marinate 24 hours in refrigerator.
  14. NEXT DAY COOKING:
  15. Remove from refrigerator and bring to room temperature - maybe 3 hours.
  16. When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  17. Bake 15 to 25 minutes, uncovered, until cheese is melted and tops a bit golden.
  18. Cut into 24 sandwiches.
  19. Serve warm.
Recipe by Hopelessly Hopeful at http://www.hopelessly-hopeful.com/2021/04/12/funeral-buns/