Ideas for Leftover Ham: Ham Buns

I got the recipe for these ham buns from my mom. They are delicious and so satisfying. While I often just use regular hamburger buns, you can use nicer buns or rolls for a fancier look.

The last time I made this recipe I doubled it and froze half of the mixture. It was super easy to thaw later and made a quick, convenient meal.

Here’s the recipe!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp poppy seeds (I didn’t have these on hand so I left them out)
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp mustard
• 1 1/4 cup finely chopped ham
• 1 cup shredded cheese (I usually use cheddar but Swiss would be yummy too!)
• 8 hamburger buns

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix butter, onion, poppy seeds, Worcestershire sauce and mustard.
2. Add ham and cheese to the mixture; stir together well.
3. Divide mixture evenly among the buns.
4. Place on a baking pan and cover with foil.
5. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.

The ham buns go nicely with homemade mac and cheese and salad. 🙂