Baked Ham and Pimento Cheese Sandwiches
The following recipe and photography were provided by local blogger Carolyn Hodges of The Dinner Shift.
Hawaiian roll sandwiches are a game-changing way to serve a meal in a bite-size format.
Without separating the individual rolls, sandwich fillings are layered between the top and bottom halves of the rolls and baked until toasted. To serve, simply cut or pull apart the rolls. It’s a great hack for making a number of sandwiches quickly.
This version is a spin on the classic ham and cheese sandwich featuring pimento cheese spread and Two Brothers baked ham from Heinen’s Deli. To cut down on prep time, store-bought pimento cheese is recommended, but you could certainly make your own if you prefer. You’ll need about 1 ½ cups for this recipe.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It can be prepped in advance, saving you time in a hurry. You can assemble the sandwiches (through step 4) up to a day in advance, then store in the fridge and top with the glaze and bake before serving. It’s a huge time-saver, especially when you’re hosting or need to bring something to a party.
- It’s great for any occasion. These sandwiches can be served as part of a lunch spread, alongside game day appetizers, or brought to any party or gathering. Just be sure to make extra because they tend to disappear fast!
- The filling options are infinite! From classic ham and turkey to adventurous options like hot pastrami and corned beef and cabbage slaw, there’s a filling for everyone to enjoy, making these sliders perfect for any crowd!
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Baked Ham and Pimento Cheese Sandwiches
Cook time: 20min Prep time: 10min Total time: 30min
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 package Heinen’s Hawaiian rolls
- ½ lb. Two Brothers baked ham, sliced thin
- 12 oz. container pimento cheese spread, or 1 ½ cups homemade pimento cheese
- 2 Tbsp. Heinen's salted butter, melted
- 2 tsp. Heinen’s light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tsp. Heinen’s organic stone ground mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Remove the rolls from the package, but do not separate. Using a serrated bread knife, cut the rolls in half crosswise, keeping the top and bottom intact.
- Arrange the sliced ham on the bottom half. Spoon the pimento cheese over the cut-side of the top half. Spread to cover in an even layer.
- Invert the top half onto the bottom and press down gently.
- Combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and mustard in a small dish. Stir well to combine. Brush the tops of the rolls with the glaze.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Use a small serrated knife to cut the rolls into sandwiches. Serve immediately.