Poppyseed Buns

This is my Mom's recipe and it has been a family favorite for many years. Not only is it easy but everyone enjoys it. This would be a great meal to teach your children to prepare. It's always fun to make an assembly line!


Poppyseed Buns
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup mustard
1/4 tsp. onion salt
1 Tbsp. poppy seeds
8 hamburger buns
1 pound ham slices
favorite cheese slices

Mix softened butter, 1/4-1/2 cup mustard, onion salt (onion powder or minced onion works too) and poppy seeds into a nice smooth spread. Spread both halves of hamburger buns. Layer the ham on both sides of the buns as thick as you like it. Place a slice of cheese on one half of each bun, place the other half on top and wrap in aluminum foil. Bake in the oven at 350 for 20 minutes.


I like colby/jack cheese and Hormel Natural Choice deli ham

Spread the mustard mixture as thickly or thinly as you like.

I was able to stretch the spread to make 9 sandwiches.
You can reheat leftovers in the toaster oven.

turkey monte cristos

I'm not sure what magazine I cut this out of or what made me do it at the time but I'm so glad I did! Everyone loves these sandwiches and are happy to hear this as the answer to the question - "what's for dinner?" Think of them as Deluxe Grilled Cheese sandwiches.



turkey monte cristos
8 slices sourdough sandwich bread
8 teaspoons honey Dijon mustard
1/2 pound sliced smoked turkey
1/3 pound sliced Muenster cheese
12 leaves of arugula or basil
3 eggs
1 tablespoons milk
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter

Place bread slices on a work surface and spread each with 2 teaspoons of the mustard (I'm more generous with the mustard.) Equally divide the turkey and cheese over each bread slice. I use oven roasted or honey roasted turkey. Other cheese will work as well. I sometimes use Colby-jack cheese. Top each with 3 pieces of arugula and the remaining bread slices. I also use whatever lettuce I have on hand, usually green leaf lettuce.
In a shallow dish, beat eggs, milk, cayenne and nutmeg.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 Tablespoon of butter; when foamy, dip sandwiches in the egg mixture and add to the skillet. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side or until nicely browned.
Remove sandwiches from skillet; keep warm. Reduce heat to medium; repeat with remaining butter and sandwiches.
I have a large griddle and am able to cook them all at once. I don't usually use the butter. I just spray the griddle. YUM!!