Million Dollar Ham Sandwiches

Million Dollar Ham Sandwiches:

12 small BAKERY buns (or 8 larger) - should fit nicely in 9x13" pan
1/2 pound ham or turkey - have the deli package in 1/2-pound packages for you
12 Slices of provolone cheese
Prepare sandwiches and wrap in foil. Place in a gallon freezer bag.

On stovetop:
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup melted butter
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons yellow mustard

Mix all ingredients together on the stovetop. Cool and then place in quart freezer bag.

Serving day:
Thaw sandwiches and sauce. Unwrap sandwiches and place in a 9x13 glass baking dish. Run sauce bag under warm water to liquify if necessary and then pour over buns. Cover pan with foil and let marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Remove from fridge and bake covered at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5more minutes. Cut large sandwiches in half to serve.

Ultimate Steakhouse Burgers

Ultimate Steakhouse Burgers

3 slices sandwich bread, crusts removed and discarded, remaining bread cut into ½ inch pieces (about 2 cup)
1/2 cup milk
3 lbs lean ground beef
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 large garlic cloves, very finely minced

Place bread in small bowl, add milk, and let mixture sit until saturated, about 5 min. Using fork, mash bread and milk until it forms smooth paste. Break up beef into small pieces in medium bowl, Season with salt and pepper, then add garlic and bread paste. Mix well. Place in labeled gallon freezer bag. Freeze flat.

Ultimate Steakhouse Burgers
Thaw. Form into burger patties. Oil cooking grate and grill burgers over very hot fire, without pressing down on them, until well seared on both sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Alternately, these can be broiled or done on the stovetop.

July Supper Swap - Tuesday, July 19

Spaghetti Casserole - Sara Danzinger

Italian Chicken with Angel Hair Pasta - Dana Dinndorf

Ultimate Steakhouse Burgers* - Jen Ries

Million Dollar Ham Sandwiches* - Jeni Messner

Italian Hot Beef - Sada McGrath

Montreal Chicken Breast - Kate Stower

* indicates new recipe