Food and Recipes Appetizers Ham Delights 5.0 (6) 6 Reviews Gussy up the basic ham-and-cheese slider. By Southern Living Test Kitchen Southern Living Test Kitchen The Southern Living Test Kitchen has been publishing recipes since 1970, four years after the first issue of Southern Living Magazine appeared on newsstands. The Southern Living Test Kitchen team includes a team of professionals with deep expertise in recipe development, from pastry chefs and grilling experts to nutritionists and dietitians. Together, the team tests and retests, produces, styles, and photographs thousands of recipes each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen facility located in Birmingham, Alabama. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on December 27, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 12 rolls Attend any gathering in the South, and you'll spot at least one plate of Ham Delights. We updated this tried-and-true appetizer with flavorful Gouda cheese and a sprinkling of everything bagel seasoning. Beloved by guests of all ages, these personal-sized sandwiches make delightful additions to tailgates, girls' nights, and neighborhood gatherings. Antonis Achilleos; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Requiring just 10 minutes of hands-on time, here's one dish that you'll always want to include on the party menu. Even if your friends are familiar with the classic take on Ham Delights, they will be asking just what makes your version so flavorful. This recipe is a secret that's too good not to share. One tip? Try to schedule your recipe prep and baking time so that your guests can enjoy the sandwiches soon after they come out of the oven. You might want to even double the batch. This party dish never lasts long. Ingredients Cooking spray 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp. pure maple syrup 1/2 tsp. flaky sea salt (such as Maldon), divided 1 (12-oz.) pkg. Hawaiian dinner rolls (such as King's Hawaiian Sweet Rolls) 12 (2/3-oz.) deli ham slices, 8 oz. total 6 (2/3-oz.) Gouda cheese slices, 4 oz. 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted 2 tsp. everything bagel seasoning Directions Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Stir together mayonnaise, mustard, maple syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a small bowl. Using a long serrated knife, split the entire loaf of rolls horizontally (do not separate individual rolls from each other). Antonis Achilleos; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Spread mayonnaise mixture on both cut sides of rolls. Fold ham slices; arrange ham and cheese evenly on bottom rolls. Replace top rolls. Antonis Achilleos; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Brush tops of rolls evenly with butter; sprinkle with bagel seasoning and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Antonis Achilleos; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Cover baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake in preheated oven 8 minutes. Remove foil; continue baking until cheese is melted and rolls are golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve immediately. Antonis Achilleos; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Rate it Print