Dagwoods

 Dagwoods

This is a fun and delicious sandwich for tailgating, picnics and casual luncheons. The cubed ham can often be found at your grocery store deli and the cut of the ham makes the sandwich easier to eat. I have also used croissants or a toasted baguette for the bread.

6 Hoagie buns

¼ cup butter, softened

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1/8 teaspoon coarse black pepper

¾ pound of Virginia ham, sliced in long cubes

12 Gherkin pickles

In a small bowl, mix together the butter, mustard and pepper.  Spread the butter mixture on the inside of each bun. Slice the bun in half. Cut the ham into cubes that are approximately 3 inches by1 inch. Place two ham cubes and one pickle in each bun.  Wrap the bun in a strip of parchment paper and tie with twine. Chill and serve within 3 hours. Serves 12.