You know that moment? That moment where you make a dish from a recipe and then feed it to people. While they are eating it you hear “mmmmmm’s” and then the best thing ever happens… they begin asking for the recipe? You know when that person just happens to be your mother-in-law? All the better, right?
Remember, I used to not be able to cook…AT. ALL. Before Nick and I were married, we visited his parents. Always feeling inept in the kitchen, especially surrounded by all of his sisters and his mom, I would try to fit in by chopping this and stirring that. His mom needed to make a jello salad with fruit in it for a function we were going to. Jello salad with fruit in it…how hard could that be to mess up? I volunteered to make it for her and guess what. I messed up a jello salad. Seriously, I know… how freaking hard is it to make a jello salad with fruit in it? Apparently much harder than I had the talent for at the time. His mom was nice about it, but I could tell that she was disappointed.
I don’t think I ever redeemed myself as a cook with his family, until close to 12 years later when every one was gathered at our house after Leah’s baptism. To think that the redeeming dish was these oh so simple, Oven Ham Sammies. After that dinner every single person there asked me for the recipe. Everyone…and yes, that includes my mother-in-law. Thanks to my friend Torree for passing on this recipe and helping me gain a bit of a reputation with the in-laws. Now I”m feeling so confident, I may just go try to make a jello salad!
Oven Ham Sammies
1 12 count package Kings Hawaiian Rolls
1/2 cup butter melted
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1 tsp poppy seeds
2 tsp onion flakes
1 tsp worcheshire sauce
1 package swiss cheese
12-16oz thin sliced ham
Put ham and cheese on sliced rolls
Mix all other ingredients and spoon over sammies. Let set overnight or several hours
Bake on 350 for 15 min before serving
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I really have no idea what a jello salad with fruit in it is so I’m not sure I would be confident to make one! I assume it involves jello and fruit but beyond that…?
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Looks good! No wonder it was a hit!
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These look fabulously simple. I love the sweetness of King’s Hawaiian Rolls (which is why I don’t often buy them…I would eat the entire package by myself). And, don’t feel bad. I didn’t know how to cook either. I could handle the basics, but have learned the other little details on my own as food sparked my curiosity. Cooking is all about learning and enjoying.
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Umm, yah, I will need to make this! I LOVE a good sandwich. 🙂
Ooooh, I’ve had these, a few months back but forgot about ’em. They are some good eats fo’ sho’. Thanks for the reminder!
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Impressing the MIL? Nice going! I love the Hawaiian bread – it’s so soft and sweet. What kind/brand of ham did you use? I’m kind of iffy on ham because it sometimes gets slimy. 🙁
I got this recipe awhile back and have not made them. You have just inspired me to finally make them. Thanks!!!
These look delish! MMMMM
These look yummy and I’m not even a fan of ham (sacrilege, I know).
Oooh, I can’t wait to try these! I have a feeling my husband will love them. He’ll probably eat all 12 himself!
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I love your blog, but I have to say it’s hard to believe looking at your posts that you were ever less than capable in the kitchen!
The thinly sliced ham with the pillowy soft rolls and onion flakes make my mouth water. What a comforting sandwich — perfect for the in-laws!
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Hey, that jello can be pretty tricky stuff! Those little sandwiches, on the other hand, look fabulous! I’m impressed too! 🙂
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Your sammie looks great! I love Hawaiian rolls will have to try these out & Thanks so much for including my shrimp avocado summer sammie in your links! Mwah 🙂
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Yayyyyy! Can’t wait to see the jello salad.
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We love these little sandwiches. They are great for parties and showers (bridal or baby, not in the bathtub because the bread would get soggy). My husband gets worried when I make them because he thinks some big event is about to happen but sometimes I do make them just because (because they are delicious!)
I think I had these at someone’s house a couple weeks ago and they were so tasty! I had asked her for the recipe but she hasn’t gotten it to me – I’m so excited to make these!
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Mmmmmm that does look good! Wish I could have that for lunch today.
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What a triumph! I’d have to agree that those sandwiches look amazing and I’m not usually a sandwich kind of gal!
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These look perfect for a busy day with in-laws visiting! LOL, your jello salad story reminds me of the first time I had dinner with my potential in-laws. MIL-to-be had made a cake, and said that the thing she loved about the recipe was that you didn’t have to sift the flour. I bit into my piece and found a bay leaf. A dry one. I ate it. All of it. Later she told me she kept bay leaves in the flour to keep weevils out. I still do that to this day. But I ALWAYS sift my flour. Her son? We never got married. I wonder if it was the bay leaf incident?
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I have had this same recipe for many years and LOVE IT! It is a mainstay at all of our at-work pot luck lunches!
sometimes simple is the best! They look delish
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That’s what I wanted for lunch today. I didn’t know it, but that is it! Darn
looks like a winner – I think this would be a hit with any guests!
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I can just imagine how wonderful this was!! Impressive indeed!!! 🙂
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Wow, these really look fantastic…I know these would be a hit with my family! 🙂
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I’d be asking for the recipe, too – and now I have it! (and I have that same plate as well!)
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Oo poor you, messing up the jello salad (which I also have no idea what that is, btw) It’s always bad when that happens with the inlaws.. Glad you managed to impress them with this lovely sammich! 🙂
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I have been making this recipe for family get togethers for years. These are probably my all time favorite sandwich!!
I have had something like these at a tailgating party before! They were delicious and a great party food!
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I don’t believe you were not able to cook! Not for a second! You amaze me with everything you make! And your photography is just to die for!
Wow! Thanks for being the first comment on my blog! I just tried this recipe and it was amazing! Thanks for always beings the most amazing food resource on the net!
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With my MIL’s gourmet kitchen and expertise, I doubt I could ever impress her. But I’ll make these anyway and serve them to my husband who I’m sure will enjoy them!
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I accidentally found your site while I was on Blue-Kitchen and boy am I glad I did! These sammies remind me of the ones my Grandmother used to make. She always used potato rolls but I never liked all that extra flour – the Hawaiian rolls would be so much better. I can’t wait to try these! And the pita salad – I’m always looking for something new to bring to parties. I’ll be back for more.
I love how we always go crazy making complicated recipes and it’s the simplest ones that impress people. Of all the things I’ve slaved over from scratch, my family said my saltine cracker candy was the best thing I ever made!
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I made these last night and there was complete silence at the dinner table as my husband and I ate. That’s how we know it’s good stuff – no talking, just yummy noises!
that is EXACTLY what I want right now. It would make a fab breakfast, right?
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Well… I’ve never made a jello salad… stuff suspended in jello kinda creeps me out. But those little sammies… DROOL!!!
I will definitely be making them!!
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OMG. These look fabulous!! I think they’d be great served with Martha Stewart’s Mac & Cheese or my Cheesy/Dill Potato Casserole. YUM!!
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Love, love, love this recipe. I made it Monday and already want it again. Thanks!
I want to tell everyone I know about these amazing little sandwiches!! They are amazing. We had them two nights ago and they’re already on the menu for when we have guests this weekend. Thanks so much!
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This is a great recipe! My husband loved it and even my toddler had a sandwich. Perfect size for little hands. I do have a question on how you cooked these. I put them in a glass pyrex dish but the bottom of the rolls were pretty soggy. I would like to get them a little crisper. Is there a different way to bake them or just use less butter?
I made a double batch of these for a family party this weekend, and oh my goodness. What a hit! These are so delicious. I served with a cold pasta salad and pickles. Wonderful recipe–thanks!