Best 7 Swiss Ham Kabobs Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to savor the delectable Swiss Ham Kabobs, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish combines the savory richness of ham, the sweetness of pineapple, and the tangy zest of lemon, all harmoniously skewered and grilled to perfection. The Swiss Ham Kabobs are not only a feast for the senses but also a breeze to prepare, making them an ideal appetizer or main course for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or a sophisticated dinner party, these kabobs are sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients, fire up the grill, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more. This article presents a collection of Swiss Ham Kabob recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional Swiss Ham Kabobs with a tangy lemon-herb marinade to the Hawaiian-inspired Swiss Ham Kabobs with a sweet and tangy pineapple glaze, there's a recipe here to suit every palate. So, get ready to indulge in a flavor-packed experience that will make your taste buds dance with joy.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HAM KABOBS



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Trudy Gernert of Seymour, Indiana sends her version of kabobs that include lots of flavorful ingredients like tomatoes, pineapples, and sweet potatoes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 pound cubed fully cooked ham
1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1-in. slices
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon water
2 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
16 cherry tomatoes
1-1/2 cups pineapple chunks

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine vinegar and brown sugar. Pour half of the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add ham and sausage. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Place sweet potatoes and water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes or until tender., Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the ham, sausage, sweet potatoes, green peppers, onion, tomatoes and pineapple. , Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 8-10 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender, turning and basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts :

HAM & SWEET POTATO KABOBS



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I like to serve these kabobs with a green salad for an easy, thrifty meal. The buttery, brown sugar marinade highlights everything on the skewer. Sandra Hill, Wilson, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 kabobs.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 teaspoons brown sugar
1 pound fully cooked boneless ham, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 yellow summer squash, cut into 3/4-inch slices
2 large apples, cubed

Steps:

  • Place sweet potato in a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until almost tender. Drain and set aside. , Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a small bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar and reserved juice. Place the ham, squash, apples, sweet potato and pineapple in a large resealable plastic bag; add the juice mixture. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1 hour. , Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the ham, sweet potato, squash, apples and pineapple. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until apples are tender, turning occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 803mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CARAMELIZED HAM & SWISS BUNS



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My next-door neighbor shared this recipe with me, and I simply cannot improve it! You can make it ahead and cook it quickly when company arrives. The combo of poppy seeds, ham and cheese, horseradish and brown sugar makes it so delicious. -Iris Weihemuller, Baxter, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (18 ounces) Hawaiian sweet rolls
1/2 cup horseradish sauce
3/4 pound sliced deli ham
6 slices Swiss cheese, halved
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Arrange bottom halves of rolls in a greased 9x9-in. baking pan. Spread cut side of roll bottoms with horseradish sauce. Layer with ham and cheese; replace tops., In a small skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour over rolls. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 555mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

HAM & PINEAPPLE KABOBS



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For a twist on the usual holiday fare, we turn ham and pineapple into juicy kabobs. The marinade gets its zip from hoisin, teriyaki and soy sauces. -Chandra Lane-Sirois, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1-1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
KABOBS:
2 pounds fully cooked boneless ham, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1-in. cubes (about 4 cups)

Steps:

  • In a large shallow dish, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add ham; turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Drain ham, reserving marinade. For glaze, pour marinade into a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5-7 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat., Meanwhile, on 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread ham and pineapple; place in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Brush with glaze. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 1109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

HAM AND PINEAPPLE KABOBS



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Cooked ham and pineapple chunks threaded onto skewers and coated with a zesty, sweet glaze.

Provided by Lindsay Perejma

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 23m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
¾ pound cooked ham, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
skewers

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together brown sugar, vinegar, vegetable oil, and mustard. Thread ham and pineapple chunks alternately onto skewers.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Place skewers on the prepared grill, and brush liberally with the brown sugar mixture. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning frequently and basting often. Serve when heated through and richly glazed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 47.7 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 1096.9 mg, Sugar 25.3 g

BREAKFAST SKEWERS



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These kabobs are fun, different and delicious, plus they go well with any egg dish. -Bobi Raab, St. Paul, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (7 ounces) frozen fully cooked breakfast sausage links, thawed
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
10 medium fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Maple syrup

Steps:

  • Cut sausages in half; on five metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread sausages, pineapple and mushrooms. Brush with butter and syrup. , Grill, uncovered, over medium heat, turning and basting with syrup, for 8 minutes or until sausages are lightly browned and fruit is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

HAM AND PINEAPPLE ON SKEWERS



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Simple and delicious. You will need about 30 long cocktail toothpicks.unknown source

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Fruit Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 to 6 slices of cooked ham, cut 1/2 inch thick and then into 1 inch cubes
1 large can pineapple, drained but save some juice
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
one jar maraschino cherries, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Take a long toothpick; place a piece of ham, piece of pineapple and then a cherry. Repeat til all the skewers are filled. It's that simple
  • 2. In mixing bowl, mix the pineapple juice and brown sugar. Mix well. You may need to add a little more brown sugar to get the right consistency. dip each of the skewers into the sauce itl well coated.
  • 3. Arrange on long platter or several small appetizer plates. This can be served hot or cold.

Tips:

  • For a smoky flavor, grill the kabobs over charcoal or wood chips.
  • To ensure even cooking, cut the ham and pineapple chunks into uniform sizes.
  • Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning.
  • Baste the kabobs with the melted butter or glaze throughout the grilling process to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Serve the kabobs immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as barbecue sauce, honey mustard, or sweet and sour sauce.

Conclusion:

Swiss ham kabobs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their sweet and savory flavor, these kabobs are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Swiss ham kabobs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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