Ham on Buns

Ham sandwiches don't do much for me.  Or maybe it's just the typical ham sandwich on rye with mustard and lettuce that my mom loves and would often eat when I was growing up.  That's what I envision when someone suggests having a ham sandwich.  But as I was flipping through a cookbook from my grandmother's hometown of Lebanon, KY the other day, I found a recipe for "Ham on Buns".  Considering my affinity for ham, (note the sarcasm), I'm not sure why I bothered examining the recipe, but as I did, it reminded me of another ham sandwich that my mom used to make that I had completely forgetten.  She would only make these ham sandwiches if family were visiting or if her friends were coming over to play bridge. But THESE ham sandwiches, now these were right up my alley.  These ham sandwiches were made on soft little white rolls, slathered with a buttery, onion, poppyseed mixture and then baked with a slice of swiss cheese.  My mother would make them with Hawaiian rolls creating a perfect contrast of the oniony mustard mixture with the sweet bread. Perfect for a Saturday afternoon lunch....

Ham on Buns

1 stick butter
1/4 cup mustard
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 Tbsp. poppy seeds

Mix the above ingredients together and refridgerate.  Yield 1 cup.  For a ham sandwich, spread some of the above mixture on a bun.  I like Hawaiian rolls.  Add a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese.  Wrap in aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.