Ham Goo Sandwiches

Leftover ham from Easter? Put it to good use in these Ham Goo sandwiches! Stack ham, Swiss cheese and a decadent onion-poppyseed dressing in prepared buns then bake for an out-of-this-world party appetizer or lunch!

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The name of this dish sounds kind of unappetizing, right?

Well, I’m here to tell you that you should forget about the name.

Or simply do what my sister did.

Once upon a time, I scribbled this recipe down for her before she moved across the country, wanting her to have some good dishes to make in her new town. My handwriting isn’t really that great, though I have been told it’s rather stylish, and because of this, she got confused when reading the recipe.

I received a call from her a few months later, and the first thing out of her mouth was, “What the heck is Ham God?”

“I have no idea what you’re talking about.”

“The recipe card you wrote out says Ham God, and I cannot figure out what this is.”

It took a second, then it hit me.

“Ooooooooooh.”

So ever since, we’ve been calling these delightful Ham Goo sandwiches Ham God instead.

And if the name is off-putting to you, I suggest you doing the same. That being said, Ham Goo/God is delicious.

It’s also incredibly easy to pull together, making it a lovely lunch or dinner for a (small) crowd or a great appetizer, assuming you don’t mind getting your hands dirty.

Layer ham on prepared sandwich buns of your choosing, then add on a layer of Swiss cheese… and then you top it off with a dressing that makes the sandwiches ooey gooey as they bake in the oven.

Tips for the Best Ham Goo Sandwiches

• If you don’t have honey ham, you can use store-bought ham. I really like to get spiral ham sliced, but if you’ve got another kind of favorite ham, have at it!
• This recipe is shockingly “healthier” than the original, and if you want to be extra decadent, swap the olive oil below for butter.
• Make the buttery onion sauce in advance, and store in the refrigerator until time to make the sandwiches.
• The layering is quite easy, and be sure to evenly spread the ingredients so that there’s a little bit of everything in each bite!

Ham Goo Sandwich Essential Tools

• Sheet pan.
• Saucepan for the sauce.
• Stainless steel spatula.

Curious about making this on your own?

Here’s how you do it:

Ham Goo Sandwiches

Erin Parker, The Speckled Palate

Leftover ham from Easter? Put it to good use in these Ham Goo sandwiches! Stack ham, Swiss cheese and a decadent onion-poppyseed dressing in prepared buns then bake for an out-of-this-world party appetizer or lunch!

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Servings 12 small sandwiches

Calories 217 kcal

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

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• 1 ½ lbs. honey ham
• 4 oz. Swiss cheese , thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 onion small, chopped
• 1 ½ teaspoons poppyseeds
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
• 12 honey rolls wheat or regular

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Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
• On the stovetop, heat the olive oil, butter, onion, poppyseeds, Worcestershire and mustard together until combined. Remove and let cool.
• Cut the honey wheat rolls in half. Place the bottom half of the rolls on the prepared baking sheet.
• Layer the honey ham on top of the rolls, then top with the Swiss cheese.
• Pour half of the sauce directly on top of the Swiss cheese, then top with the roll tops. Spread the rest of the sauce on top of the rolls.
• Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until browned.
• Enjoy warm!

Notes

If you don’t have honey ham, you can use store-bought ham. I really like to get spiral ham sliced, but if you’ve got another kind of favorite ham, have at it!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 13gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 570mgSugar: 18g

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Course Entrees

Cuisine American

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