This simple appetizer recipe for shaved ham and Swiss cheese sandwiches is made with canned biscuits — a Southern staple! The flaky biscuit sandwiches are oven-baked briefly, until golden brown. The recipe yields 8 sandwiches and is ready within 30 minutes. Serve the sandwiches warm directly out of the oven.

Do you have those meals or Classic Southern dishes that just instantly bring you back to your childhood? Like you can taste the memories and time is frozen in that food. My mom's Cast iron skillet buttermilk biscuits, sweet potato biscuits with country ham, or Jalapeño cheddar drop biscuits are one of those - I can literally taste them while thinking about you cutting out the tender dough and placing them into the skillet.
These ham and Swiss biscuits sandwiches are another one of those recipes. This Sandwich made with canned biscuits was a friend of my mom's growing up. She and my mom would make these all the time. I LOVED them! They are simple to make and perfect to serve as an appetizer at a party or for a quick lunch.
You will just need 7 ingredients, one bowl, and 30 minutes for this Canned biscuit recipe. Shaved ham, melted butter, and horseradish mustard are the secret ingredients. Let me show you step-by-step how to make them!
Welcome to my kitchen!
First start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees.
Tip on the ham - asking the butcher to shave the ham for you is important for the texture of the filling. If you do not have a food processor to run it through a couple of times, just use a knife and finally chop it to achieve the same texture.
These biscuit sandwiches are so easy and perfect to serve at any wedding or bridal shower, tailgate or Superbowl, for lunch, or just anytime you need an appetizer for a party - which around here is all the time. I know you, your friends, and your family will love them!
Recipe
Canned Biscuits Ham & Swiss Cheese Sandwiches
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Description
This simple appetizer recipe for shaved ham and Swiss cheese sandwiches is made with canned biscuits — a Southern staple! The flaky biscuit sandwiches are oven-baked briefly, until golden brown. The recipe yields 8 sandwiches and is ready within 30 minutes. Serve the sandwiches warm directly out of the oven.
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Deli Ham - shaved
- 4 Tablespoons Butter - melted
- 4 Tablespoons Horseradish Mustard
- 2 Tablespoons Finely Chopped/Minced Onions or 1 Teaspoon Minced Onions
- 2 Tablespoons Poppy Seeds
- 2 Cans Flaky Biscuits - 8 count
- 8 Slices of Swiss Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees,
- Briefly run the shaved ham through a food processor for a couple of pulses until finely minced.
- In a large bowl, add the ham, butter, mustard, onion, and poppy seeds. Mix until well combined. If the mixture is a little dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of melted butter and mustard until more moisture is added in.
- Roll out 8 biscuits into 3-4" circles and place on a lined baking sheet with parchment paper (4 per sheet).
- Evenly distribute the ham mixture on the top of each biscuit.
- Top each biscuit with a slice of cheese.
- Roll out the other 8 biscuits to a 3" circle and place them on top of each sandwich. Sprinkle the top with more poppy seeds.
- Place in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 472
- Sugar: 3.3 g
- Sodium: 1621.7 mg
- Fat: 27.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 32.2 g
- Fiber: 2.2 g
- Protein: 21.6 g
- Cholesterol: 73.6 mg