Best 9 Virginia Ham Poppy Seed Sandwiches Recipes

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Discover the delightful taste of Virginia ham and poppy seed sandwiches, a classic combination that offers a harmonious blend of flavors in every bite. This beloved sandwich features tender and flavorful Virginia ham, complemented by a creamy poppy seed spread that adds a touch of sweetness and crunch. The poppy seed spread is made with a combination of mayonnaise, poppy seeds, sugar, and a hint of vinegar, resulting in a smooth and flavorful filling. The sandwiches are typically served on soft white bread, creating a delightful contrast between the crispy exterior and the creamy, savory interior. Each bite offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making this sandwich a timeless favorite.

This article presents three tempting variations of the Virginia ham and poppy seed sandwich, catering to different taste preferences and dietary needs. The classic version features the traditional combination of Virginia ham, poppy seed spread, and white bread. For a healthier option, the whole wheat version replaces the white bread with whole wheat bread, providing a boost of fiber and nutrients. The vegetarian version offers a delicious plant-based alternative, featuring roasted portobello mushrooms instead of ham, making it a satisfying choice for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.

Each recipe includes clear and concise instructions, making it easy for home cooks of all skill levels to recreate these delectable sandwiches. Whether you're a fan of the classic combination or looking for a healthier or vegetarian option, this article has the perfect recipe for you. Indulge in the timeless flavors of Virginia ham and poppy seed sandwiches, and experience a taste sensation that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

POPPY SEED GLAZED HOT HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES



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These small, glazed and baked sandwiches are great for a meal, picnic, formal affair or brunch. I honestly get requests for the recipe EVERY time I serve them to someone new! Easy to make and always delicious!

Provided by SReiff

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 potato dinner rolls (1 package)
1 lb chipped ham
1 lb sliced swiss cheese
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons mustard
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 teaspoons onion flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Without separating into individual rolls, cut tops off.
  • Line 9x13 pan with roll bottoms and place ham and cheese onto bottoms.
  • Put tops of rolls back on.
  • In a saucepan, mix remaining ingredients and bring to a boil for 2 minutes.
  • Pour sauce evenly over sandwiches.
  • Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.1, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 37.4, Sodium 386.3, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 9.6

VIRGINIA HAM SANDWICHES WITH POPPY SEEDS RECIPE RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by HotDishHomemaker

Number Of Ingredients 8

◾2 Packages Sweet Hawaiian Dinner Rolls (12 count)
◾2 Pounds Virginia Ham (from the deli)
◾12 Slices Swiss Cheese
◾1 Stick Butter plus 2 Tablespoons
◾2 Teaspoons Worcestershire
◾1 Teaspoon Garlic
◾1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
◾1 Teaspoon Poppy Seeds, plus more for top

Steps:

  • 1. Separate and place the bottoms only of Rolls in two 9 x 13 pans (12 rolls in each pan) 2. Place Ham on top of the Roll bottoms. About 1 and 1/2 slices on each Roll 3. Cut the Swiss Cheese Slices into 4 pieces and place 2 pieces each, on top of the Ham 4. Now place the Dinner Roll tops on the Sandwiches 5. In a saucepan, combine the Butter, Worcestershire, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder and Poppy Seeds over low heat until the butter melts 6. Brush the Butter mixture over all the Ham Sandwiches then sprinkle with a little extra Poppy Seeds 7. Cover the 2 pans of Sandwiches tightly with foil and put in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight 8. When ready to cook, preheat oven to 375 degrees and bake the Sandwiches uncovered for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted These Sandwiches are great served warm or at room temperature. If you have never had them before, give them a try!

MARMALADE HAM, CHEESE, AND ARUGULA SANDWICH



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This twist on the ham and cheese sandwich is a great way to use up that marmalade you keep getting every year during the holidays.

Provided by Kylee Newton

Yield Serves 2-3

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 French-style baguette
1-1½ tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
1-2 tsp Dijon or multigrain mustard
2 tsp marmalade, any type
3-4 slices of Marmalade Christmas Ham
4-5 slices of Brie, Emmental, or cheddar
Handful arugula
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Slice the baguette down the middle lengthways, leaving one edge still attached so you can open it like a hinge. Butter the top and bottom of the soft bread inside, then spread mustard on the top half and marmalade on the bottom half. Fold the ham and push in, then top with the cheese and arugula. Season and close the sandwich, gently squeezing it together as you slice it in half.

HOT COLBY HAM SANDWICHES



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"This yummy recipe is a favorite with friends and family," assures Sherry, Crenshaw, Fort Worth, Texas. "Not only are the warm sandwiches easy to assemble, but they smell so good when baking that no one can resist them. They're a staple at our get-togethers."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
2 to 3 teaspoons sugar
15 dinner rolls (about 3-inch diameter), sliced
15 slices Colby cheese
15 thin slices deli ham (about 1 pound)
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the butter, mustard, onion, poppy seeds and sugar. Place roll bottoms, cut side up, in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Top each with Colby cheese, ham and mozzarella. Drizzle with half of the butter mixture., Replace roll tops. Drizzle with remaining butter mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

BAKED HAM SANDWICHES



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Minced onion and prepared mustard put a flavorful spin on these ham and cheese sandwiches. Simply take a few foil-wrapped favorites from the freezer and warm them in the oven for effortless lunches. -Charlotte Rowe, Alto, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup dried minced onion
1/3 to 1/2 cup prepared mustard
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
8 hamburger buns, split
16 slices deli ham
8 slices Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the butter, onion, mustard and poppy seeds; spread about 2 tablespoons on each bun. Layer with ham and cheese; replace tops. Wrap each sandwich in foil. , Bake at 350° for 6-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Freeze option: Freeze unbaked sandwiches up to 2 months. To use, preheat oven to 350°. Bake 30-35 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 951mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

BEST DARN HAM SANDWICHES YOU'LL EVER HAVE!!!



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Got this from FB.

Provided by Pamela Rappaport

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-12 pkg Sweet Hawaiian Rolls
1 1/2 lb Virginia ham
12 slice Swiss cheese
1 stick Real butter
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Onion powder

Steps:

  • 1. You will need two 9 x 13 pans. Place the bottoms of 12 rolls in each pan. Place ham (about 2 shaved slices or so) on the rolls.
  • 2. Cut the cheese slices into 4 parts and place 2 small pieces on each sandwich. Put the dinner roll tops on.
  • 3. In a sauce pan, mix butter, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder and poppy seeds. Wait until all butter is melted and then brush the melted mixture over the ham sandwiches.
  • 4. Cover with foil and let sit in fridge for 1 hour or over night. (If you want to bake them right away, you can also.)
  • 5. Preheat oven to 375 and bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve.
  • 6. They are great hot and even at room temperature Enjoy!

BAKED HAM AND CHEESE PARTY SANDWICHES



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These small, delicious sandwiches are perfect for any party. They are so good that even the pickiest of eaters will eat these.

Provided by LisaT

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Meat and Seafood     Ham

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ cup melted butter
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ tablespoons poppy seeds
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
24 mini sandwich rolls
1 pound thinly sliced cooked deli ham
1 pound thinly sliced Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a bowl, mix together butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, and dried onion. Separate the tops from bottoms of the rolls, and place the bottom pieces into the prepared baking dish. Layer about half the ham onto the rolls. Arrange the Swiss cheese over the ham, and top with remaining ham slices in a layer. Place the tops of the rolls onto the sandwiches. Pour the mustard mixture evenly over the rolls.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the rolls are lightly browned and the cheese has melted, about 20 minutes. Slice into individual rolls through the ham and cheese layers to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 43.4 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 439.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

THE BEST HAM SANDWICHES EVER



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This recipe was given to me by my mom and I made them the first time for a football party. Everyone liked them so much that I ended up making more that day. Now they are what I have to take everywhere. They are wonderful, easy to make, and are loved by everyone. You can't go wrong!

Provided by darcy_arend

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 24 small sandwiches, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 -12 packages of sweet hawaiian rolls (the small dinner roll looking ones)
1 1/2 lbs of virginia ham (NOT honey ham)
12 slices swiss cheese
3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons dried onion
poppy seed

Steps:

  • You will need two 9 x 13 pans. Place the bottoms of 12 rolls in each pan. Place ham (about 2 shaved slices or so) on the rolls. Cut the cheese slices into 4 parts and place 2 small pieces on each sandwich. Put the dinner roll tops on. In a sauce pan, mix butter, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, and dried onions. Wait until all butter is melted and then pour the melted mixture over the ham sandwiches (I know it sounds weird but TRUST me). Sprinkle the buns with poppy seeds and cover with foil. Let refrigerate overnight (If not able to wait, it is okay. They still taste great if made right away). Preheat oven to 350 and uncover sandwiches. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes and serve. They are great hot and even at room temperature Enjoy!
  • *I have made these with turkey also and they are good. Not as great as the ham, but they are good.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 33.8, SaturatedFat 20, Cholesterol 128.7, Sodium 1545.3, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 30.6

HAM BUNS



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These tasty sandwiches are a great way to use leftover ham. Friends with whom I've shared the recipe tell me that ham buns disappear fast at potlucks or parties. Use mini-buns and make ahead for an easy meal or snack. -Esther Shank Harrisonburg, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 main dish or 16-20 appetizer servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 small onion, grated
1 tablespoon poppy seed
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1-1/4 cups finely chopped fully cooked ham (about 8 ounces)
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
6 to 8 hamburger buns, split or 16 to 20 mini buns

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the butter, onion, poppy seed, Worcestershire sauce and mustard until well blended. Add ham and cheese; mix well., Divide evenly among buns. Place in a shallow baking pan and cover with foil. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 722mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Tips:

  • Using high-quality, fresh ingredients will greatly enhance the flavor of your Virginia Ham and Poppy Seed Sandwiches.
  • If you don't have poppy seed dressing, you can make your own by whisking together mayonnaise, poppy seeds, sugar, vinegar, and salt.
  • For a vegetarian version of this sandwich, substitute the ham with thinly sliced avocado or grilled vegetables.
  • You can also use different types of bread for this sandwich, such as white bread, wheat bread, or rye bread.
  • If you're making these sandwiches ahead of time, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours.

Conclusion:

Virginia Ham and Poppy Seed Sandwiches are a classic Southern comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit with a crowd. With their combination of sweet, salty, and savory flavors, these sandwiches are sure to please everyone at your next gathering.

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