slammin' hammies

Name: Slammin' Hammies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## HAMMIES; 1 1/2 pound(s) smoked ham, ground; 1/2 pound(s) ground pork; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup(s) graham cracker crumbs; 2 ounce(s) crushed pineapple with juice (from an 8 ounce can); 1/8 teaspoon(s) ground cloves; 1 tablespoon(s) brown mustard (not dijon); 1/4 cup(s) brown sugar; 2-3 tablespoon(s) pineapple juice (from can of crushed pineapple); ## NEEDED TO ASSEMBLE HAMMIES; 6 - 1-ounce slices swiss cheese; 6 - whole wheat kaiser rolls; 1 cup(s) baby arugula, packed; 6 - slices tomato, 1/2 inch thick; 1 - bottle honey mustard dressing

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Susan Bickta

Kutztown, PA

Updated on Jul 29, 2013

I always liked the flavors in my baked ham loaf, so I decided to "tweak" that recipe a little and then form the mixture into patties and make on the grill. The result is this delicious "alternative" burger served on a whole wheat roll and honey mustard dressing. This is truly a summertime favorite!

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prep time 25 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Grill

yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

HAMMIES
1 1/2 pounds smoked ham, ground
1/2 pound ground pork
2 large eggs
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 ounces crushed pineapple with juice (from an 8 ounce can)
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon brown mustard (not dijon)
1/4 cup brown sugar
2-3 tablespoons pineapple juice (from can of crushed pineapple)
NEEDED TO ASSEMBLE HAMMIES
6 - 1-ounce slices swiss cheese
6 - whole wheat kaiser rolls
1 cup baby arugula, packed
6 - slices tomato, 1/2 inch thick
1 - bottle honey mustard dressing

How To Make slammin' hammies

Step 1

Place all "Hammie" ingredients in a large bowl. Mix with hands until well combined. Mixture should hold together when patties are formed. (NOTE: if too dry, add more pineapple juice, if too wet, add more graham cracker crumbs)

Step 2

Make 6 baseball size patties. Place a "dimple" in middle of each pattie so they remain flat when grilled. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Step 3

Prepare grill. Coat grids with vegetable oil. Place patties on grill and grill for 5-6 minutes, turn and grill for another 5-6 minutes or until instant read thermometer reads 160 degrees F.
Step 4

During the last minute, place a slice of Swiss cheese on top of each pattie, close lid and cook until cheese melts, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 5

Assemble hammies: Place roll bottoms on serving platter. Lightly drizzle with honey mustard dressing. Evenly divide arugula between rolls and spread evenly. Top each with a hammie and tomato slice. Drizzle the underside of top roll with more honey mustard dressing and place on top of all.
Step 6

Serve with additional honey mustard dressing.
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