Caramelized Ham and Cheese Sliders

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (12 oz.) Hawaiian sweet rolls (important to use these as they are a little sweeter than most rolls)
• horseradish sauce found near the mayonnaise section of the grocery store (not plain horseradish)
• 12 slices thinly sliced deli ham
• 6 slices Swiss cheese, halved
• 1/2 c butter, cubed
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
• 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp. spicy brown mustard
• 2 tsp. poppy seeds
• 1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder

Directions

1. Cut through rolls horizontally all at once without separating them.
2. Spread roll bottoms with horseradish sauce (about 1/8 inch thick if you just want the taste and don�t need to clear your sinuses, 1/4 inch thick for a strong kick)
3. On top of the horseradish, layer ham and cheese slices. Replace tops of rolls.
4. Arrange in a single layer in a greased 9-in.-square baking pan.
5. In a small skillet, melt butter over low heat.
6. Add onion; cook and stir over medium-low heat 1 or 2 minutes or until tender.
7. Stir in brown sugar, mustard, poppy seeds, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Pour over rolls.
8. At this point you can refrigerate the rolls, covered, several hours or overnight, but you don�t have to.
9. When ready to bake the sandwiches, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until golden brown. Watch carefully so they don�t get overly brown. Serve immediately.
10. Store leftovers in refrigerator, and reheat in microwave 30 seconds each, just before serving.