Description
Classic Iowa party bites made with sweet Hawaiian rolls, savory ham, melty cheese, and a buttery poppy seed glaze perfect for potlucks and game days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 12 slices deli ham
- 12 slices Swiss or cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- 2. Slice rolls in half horizontally without separating them.
- 3. Layer ham and cheese evenly over the bottom half of the rolls.
- 4. Place the top half of rolls back on.
- 5. In a bowl, whisk melted butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, poppy seeds, and onion powder.
- 6. Pour butter mixture evenly over the rolls.
- 7. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- 8. Uncover and bake an additional 5–10 minutes until tops are golden and cheese is melted.
- 9. Slice into individual bites and serve warm.
Notes
- These can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Swap ham for turkey or roast beef if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Iowa party bites, ham and cheese sliders, Midwest appetizers