Grilled Cheese Rollups

I saw this a while back and totally forgot about it. Shame on me! Because it's the best thing that ever happened since.. well.. since sliced bread! It's a creative twist on a classic.

Two words: Grilled Cheese = One word: YUM!

 This is fun to make and, I kid you not, one of the easiest things to cook. It does, however, require turning on the stove top so kids have your parents supervise.

Ingredients:

• 6 slices wheat bread
• 6 pieces American cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter

Directions:

1. Cut the crusts off the bread.
2. Flatten your crustless bread squares with a rolling pin 
3. Top each slice of bread with one piece of cheese (don't be tempted to use more cheese; in this case, one  is plenty).
4. Melt butter in pan over medium heat.
5. Roll your cheese squares up and cook them in the melted butter over medium heat, SEAM SIDE DOWN first to secure them.. when you see that they're closed up you can roll them occasionally while cooking to crisp all sides.
6. After about 5 minutes remove from the pan and your READY TO ROLL!!

** Another addition to try along with the cheese, throw on some lunch meat like ham or turkey. Or even switch up the cheese to spicy pimento. And doesn't everything taste better with bacon?

These make a great after school snack or pair it with soup for a quick lunch. Super dunkable!
Be creative with yours! Let me know how it goes. 

Love, Lana

Hot Ham n Cheese Sandwich Casserole

I got this awesome recipe from (a)musing foodie using something I absolutely love.. Hawaiian Bread! School is out and that means more time outdoors. We enjoy having our meals out on the patio. So when the rain cleared and the sun came out I wanted to make the fam a delicious lunch. This is super easy to make because you prepare it ahead of time. If you can make a sandwich, you can make this Hot Ham n Cheese Sandwich Casserole. 

Ingredients

2 24-packs King's Hawaiian Rolls

1 pound shaved Virginia ham

24 slices Swiss cheese

1-1/2 sticks butter

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoons dried onions

2 teaspoons poppy seeds

 Directions

Slice the King's Hawaiian rolls in half. Line the bottom of two 9X11 baking pans with the bottom halves of the rolls, 24 in each pan (they should just fit). Spread the ham over the rolls, and then layer the Swiss cheese on top. Place the other halves of the rolls on top. Set aside.

In a small sauce pan, combine the butter, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and dried onions. Over medium heat, stir until the butter has melted to create the sauce. Pour equal parts of the sauce over top of the rolls, and then sprinkle the tops with the poppy seeds. Cover the pans tightly with aluminum foil, and then refrigerate for at least three hours - or overnight (better).

When You're Ready to Bake

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the covered baking dishes in the oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese has finished melting. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes 48 mini sandwiches.

I made a few changes. I divided the recipe in half. (What would we do with all those sandwiches??) And for a couple of them I added some pastrami.. because we had some, and my dad likes pastrami! Next time I'll make his with spicy cheese. If you like hot sandwiches.. (think of Firehouse Subs) but a mini version you can do yourself give this one a try. Soooo yum! Lunch turned out great and we will definitely have this again.

Love, Lana