Funeral Sandwiches Recipe: Fun Recipe with No Mourning Required
Funeral Sandwiches Recipe
Have you heard of Funeral Sandwiches? Â This is a very old recipe from way back before my time. Â It was custom to bring a dish to a funeral which is how this very popular recipe got its name. Â It’s a recipe that was named after the occasion it was mostly served at.
It’s a perfect recipe to bring as a side dish or appetizer to a gathering. Â It makes one heck of a lunch idea. Â These sandwiches are anything but boring.
These funeral sandwiches are easy to reheat or my kids may even tell you, it’s delicious even when served cold. Â I, however, prefer them hot out of the oven with the dripping sauce and gooey cheese!
There’s no mourning required to serve up a batch of goodness with this recipe. Â Oh, and the best part… Â These funeral sandwiches take all but 5 minutes to whip up and toss in the oven.
I’ve added my own small twist to this very old recipe. Â I love to add large minced onions to the sauce! Â Everyone in my house loves the added onions. Â After it cooks in the oven the extra minced onions on the top come out a bit crunchy. Â So, so good! Â It’s an option that is totally worth trying. Â I use the dried minced onions to add this level of goodness. Â Try it! Â You will be impressed.
Funeral Sandwiches Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 (12-piece package) Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham  (I’ve been known to mix it with ham and turkey too)
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced Swiss cheese  (or your favorite cheese)
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Optional: Â 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
MAKE IT KETO and LOW CARB FRIENDLY!
- Substitute store-bought Hawaiian sweet rolls by making these delicious Low Carb Hawaiian Sweet Rolls at home.
- Use Sukrin Gold Brown Sugar in place of traditional brown sugar.
Funeral Sandwiches Recipe Directions:
- Start off by preheating the oven to 350 degrees.
- You will need a rectangle baking dish. Â Preferably a 7×10 dish that’s at least 3 inches deep.
- Remove the Hawaiian sweet rolls from the packaging and slice them in half. Â Pull all the rolls apart individually and place the bottom portion of the rolls in the baking dish.
- Layer each roll with ham and cheese evenly. Â I usually add one of two slices of ham to each sandwich. Â I also tend to fold one slice of cheese in half for one sandwich. Â I like to make them hearty. Â I love using Swiss cheese but another favorite is Provolone. Â YUMMO!
- In a medium-size bowl, combine the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, onion powder, and the optional minced onions.
- Place the tops of the rolls on each sandwich and brush each one evenly with the sauce you just made. Â I make sure to allow each individual sandwich to have sauce that drips down the sides.
- The old recipe will tell you to cover this dish with plastic wrap or tin foil and set it in the fridge for at least 4 hours. Â Who has time for that? Â If you do, that’s great but if you don’t, that’s okay too. Â I’ve placed these sandwiches in the oven right after power the sauce over the sandwiches and to be honest, there’s really no difference at all in my opinion. Â I wanted to be sure to mention this because it’s a wonderful recipe to make ahead of time without the worry of your sandwiches getting soggy. Â You can refrigerate them ahead of time and pop them in the oven just before you are ready to eat them.
- Bake the rolls uncovered for about 20 minutes and serve them up warm!
I swear, these are the best sandwiches ever!
Print this delicious recipe here!
Funeral Sandwiches Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 12-piece package Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham I've been known to mix it with ham and turkey too
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced Swiss cheese or your favorite cheese
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon style mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Optional: 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
Instructions
- Start off by preheating the oven to 350 degrees.
- You will need a rectangle baking dish. Â Preferably a 7x10 dish that's at least 3 inches deep.
- Remove the Hawaiian sweet rolls from the packaging and slice them in half. Â Pull all the rolls apart individually and place the bottom portion of the rolls in the baking dish.
- Layer each roll with ham and cheese evenly. Â I usually add one of two slices of ham to each sandwich. Â I also tend to fold one slice of cheese in half for one sandwich. Â I like to make them hearty. Â I love using Swiss cheese but another favorite is Provolone. Â YUMMO!
- In a medium-size bowl, combine the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, onion powder, and the optional minced onions.
- Place the tops of the rolls on each sandwich and brush each one evenly with the sauce you just made. Â I make sure to allow each individual sandwich to have sauce that drips down the sides.
- The old recipe will tell you to cover this dish with plastic wrap or tin foil and set it in the fridge for at least 4 hours. Â Who has time for that? Â If you do, that's great but if you don't, that's okay too. Â I've placed these sandwiches in the oven right after power the sauce over the sandwiches and to be honest, there's really no difference at all in my opinion. Â I wanted to be sure to mention this because it's a wonderful recipe to make ahead of time without the worry of your sandwiches getting soggy. Â You can refrigerate them ahead of time and pop them in the oven just before you are ready to eat them.
- Bake the rolls uncovered for about 20 minutes and serve them up warm!
Nutrition
Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy.
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These are awesome! Maybe n stead of the optional minced onions, I use poppy seeds. Delicious
So easy to follow. We will be having for Christmas day finger foods lunch. ( Going forward… Will be called CHRISTMAS SLIDERS.) 🥳🥳
So easy to follow and healthy. Thank you so much for your guide!!!
Yes! We love these sandwiches so much! Glad you enjoyed them too.
Oh my gosh….these look delicious! I just printed the recipe and can’t wait to try them. I love quick dinner ideas like this. Thanks for sharing the recipe!