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Tailgate Sandwiches (Hot Ham and Cheese)

March 10, 2019 by Megan Porta 76 Comments

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These delicious, baked Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches are also known as Tailgate Sandwiches because they are the perfect game-day party fare. They are bursting with flavor and gooey cheese!

Tailgate sandwiches sitting on plate next to pan

I have added a ton of recipes to my list of party food faves recently and these Tailgate Sandwiches always rank toward the top.

Food that can be found at parties is the best kind of food, am I right? Party food is the best! Hot dips, cold dips, gooey dips, finger foods, food on a stick, it is all so delicious.

These hot ham and cheese sandwiches are super easy to make and people absolutely love and DEVOUR them. Every time I make these I receive many requests for the recipe.

WATCH THIS QUICK VIDEO TO SEE HOW TO MAKE TAILGATE SANDWICHES!

 

HOW TO MAKE HOT HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES

I love that these sandwiches are super easy to make. Follow these super simple steps to make your very own batch of yummy sliders!

STEP 1

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and coat a large baking dish (9×13 or a similar size) with cooking spray. Line the bottom of the pan with the roll bottoms. Top with the ham and the provolone cheese slices.

Spread a generous amount cream cheese spread onto the insides of the sweet roll tops and place them in a layer on top of the cheese.

STEP 2

In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onions and Parmesan cheese. Mix well and pour over your sandwiches. Sprinkle the poppy seeds over the top.

STEP 3

Cover the pan with foil and bake at 350 for 20 minutes, or until warmed through and cheese is melted. Cut at the seams with a knife and serve warm! Make sure the sandwiches are covered before placing leftovers in the fridge.

Hand holding hot ham and cheese sandwich just out of pan

RECIPE NOTES

  • Replace the layers of ham with thin sliced turkey or roast beef instead for a different flavor.
  • Replace yellow mustard with honey mustard or dijon mustard for an extra touch of flavor.
  • Although I loooooove using provolone in this recipe because it’s so perfectly ooey-gooey, feel free to swap it out for cheddar, mozzarella or even swiss cheese.
  • Feel free to swap out the butter in the topping with olive oil.
  • Using Hawaiian rolls for these sandwiches produces such a delicious end product, but regular dinner rolls will work fine, too.
  • These are super easy to make ahead of time. Assemble the sandwiches as directed. Mix up the topping but store it separately in the fridge. Brush it over the tops of the sandwiches just before baking.
  • This is a good recipe to freeze. Place them in a resealable bag and wrap in foil. Freeze for up to 4 months!

WHAT TO SERVE WITH TAILGATE SANDWICHES

These sliders have a “party food” label for me personally and any other type of party food goes well with party food. Know what I mean?

If you are making these sandwiches for dinner instead, or maybe an afternoon lunch or brunch, then you might want some ideas about what side dish to serve alongside them. Here are some ideas for you!

  • A leafy chopped salad would taste great with hot ham and cheese sandwiches!
  • Slow Cooker Hot Creamy Corn goes with everything.
  • These Slow Cooker Baked Beans are SO GOOD and they taste even more incredible when served on a plate with tailgate sandwiches.
  • Sauteed Cabbage is a super simple and delish side that goes great with sandwiches.
  • Especially if you are serving these in the spring or summer, Fruit Salad with a Twist is the perfect complement!
Stacked tailgate sandwiches on a plate with gooey cheese

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE DELICIOUS HOT HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES!

“I made these for our Christmas dinner and all of my extended family LOVED them! Cannot wait to do it this Sunday for the Super Bowl party.” ~Molly

“Just want to tell you what a fantastic recipe this is, I have made it several times and the whole family loves it! I was just looking it up for Super Bowl and wanted to say thanks!” ~Jen

Tailgate Sandwiches

These delicious, baked Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches are also known as Tailgate Sandwiches because they are the perfect game-day party fare. They are bursting with flavor and gooey cheese!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how do i make tailgate sandwiches
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 239kcal

Ingredients

  • 24 small Hawaiian sweet buns cut in half crosswise
  • 1 lb deli black forest ham sliced
  • 20 slices provolone cheese
  • 8 oz cream cheese spread
  • 1/2 cup salted butter melted (1 stick)
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp dried onions minced
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp poppy seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray. Line the bottom of the pan with the bottom halves of the rolls. Top with the ham and the provolone cheese slices. Spread the cream cheese onto the bottoms of the sweet roll tops and place them in a layer on top of the cheese.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the butter, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onions and Parmesan cheese. Mix well and pour evenly over tops of the sandwiches. Sprinkle the poppy seeds over the top.
  • Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until warmed through. Cut at the seams with a knife and serve warm!

Notes

  • Replace the layers of ham with thin sliced turkey or roast beef instead for a different flavor.
  • Replace yellow mustard with honey mustard or dijon mustard for an extra touch of flavor.
  • Although I loooooove using provolone in this recipe because it’s so perfectly ooey-gooey, feel free to swap it out for cheddar, mozzarella or even swiss cheese.
  • Feel free to swap out the butter in the topping with olive oil.
  • Using Hawaiian rolls for these sandwiches produces such a delicious end product, but regular dinner rolls will work fine, too.
  • These are super easy to make ahead of time. Assemble the sandwiches as directed. Mix up the topping but store it separately in the fridge. Brush it over the tops of the sandwiches just before baking.
  • This is a good recipe to freeze. Place them in a resealable bag and wrap in foil. Freeze for up to 4 months!

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 421IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 1mg

Filed Under: Appetizers, Popular, Sandwiches Tagged With: Backyard BBQ, Birthday Party, Cheese, Christmas Day, Dinner, Dinner Party, Fall Party, Fathers Day, Finger Foods, Fourth of July, Game Day, Graduation Party, Ham, Hawaiian bread, Holiday Party, New Year's Day, New Years Eve, Oven Baked, Popular, Potluck, Summer Potluck, Tailgate

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Comments

  1. KristiQ92

    January 24, 2019 at 4:31 pm

    My friend made these the other day and they were delicious so I asked him for the recipe. I’m making them this Saturday for a trivia night. My only question is, did you use salted or unsalted butter?

    Reply
    • Megan Porta

      January 26, 2019 at 12:09 am

      Use unsalted butter because the cheese and ham have plenty of added salt!

      Reply
  2. Margie-Jo Miller

    February 16, 2018 at 3:11 am

    We prefer a recipe from a former coworker – Vivian C. – that mixes the butter, onion, Worcestershire and mustard until smooth, chops the ham and Swiss cheese in a food processor, then mix together and spread on cut buns or croissants. We don’t add the poppy seeds. Then heat in the oven. Thanks for another variation!

    Reply
    • Megan Porta

      February 19, 2018 at 4:34 pm

      There’s many ways to prepare a good meal. Thanks for joining the conversation!

      Reply
  3. Molly

    February 3, 2018 at 5:25 pm

    I made these for our Christmas dinner and all of my extended family LOVED them! Cannot wait to do it
    this Sunday for the Super Bowl party. If ham and cheese is to bland, I made a second pan of shaved london broil, swiss cheese and added horseradish sauce. Yummy!

    Reply
    • Megan Porta

      February 6, 2018 at 2:21 am

      I love how a recipe shared can inspire other ideas and flavors. Sounds like you did great! I’m sure they were a hit. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  4. Jen @ Jenron Designs

    February 1, 2018 at 11:06 pm

    Just want to tell you what a fantastic recipe this is, I have made it several times and the whole family loves it! I was just looking it up for Super Bowl and wanted to say thanks!

    Reply
    • Megan Porta

      February 6, 2018 at 2:22 am

      Thank you. It’s a great recipe to share and be hearty enough to fill you up but also be able to snack on a few other appetizers at a party.

      Reply
  5. Sally

    September 1, 2017 at 10:40 pm

    I’ve added a pickle slice & used cream cheese with chives for an extra dose of YUM!

    Reply
  6. Christy

    December 24, 2016 at 4:14 pm

    We did not care for these. My guests thought the flavor was ok but felt the topping made them a bit messy to eat. I may try these again but I will put the topping in between the meet and cheese? I think these would also be good with some pepper jack cheese.

    Reply
    • Megan Porta

      December 26, 2016 at 3:53 am

      Putting the topping between the meat and cheese is a great idea! I may just try that next time! And you can never go wrong with pepper jack, in my opinion. Thanks for the comment!
      Megan

      Reply
  7. Rebecca

    December 22, 2016 at 10:31 pm

    These were so, so yummy! Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Megan Porta

      December 23, 2016 at 1:33 am

      I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Rebecca!!
      Megan

      Reply
  8. Kathy

    November 20, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    This is becoming my go to recipe for pot lucks and family gatherings. It has been a hit, I’ve probably made it four times now… getting ready for another batch this morning. I follow the recipe with only a few exceptions. I always forget to buy the minced onion, so I’ve skipped that for the topping, and I put the topping together without the poppy seeds and parmesan. I sprinkle that on top after brushing on the butter mixture. I have found that it goes on better for me that way. Delicious!

    Reply
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