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Turkey Gouda Party Rolls

Turkey Gouda party rolls layer deli turkey and melted Gouda inside soft Hawaiian sweet rolls, finished with a buttery poppy seed topping. Bake them covered, then uncover until the tops are lightly browned for an easy, shareable appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the rolls
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter softened, for greasing the baking dish
  • 1 package (12 oz) Hawaiian sweet rolls
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 lb deli turkey thinly sliced
  • 8 oz Gouda cheese sliced
For the butter topping
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Assemble the rolls
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the softened butter.
  3. Keeping the rolls attached, slice the whole slab horizontally.
  4. Place the bottom half in the dish.
  5. Spread with Dijon.
  6. Layer on the turkey and Gouda.
  7. Replace the top half.
Make and apply the butter topping
  1. Melt the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, and onion powder.
  3. Brush the mixture over the tops of the rolls.
Bake the rolls
  1. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15–18 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
  2. Uncover and bake for 5–8 minutes, until the tops are lightly browned.
  3. Rest the rolls for 5 minutes.
  4. Cut the rolls apart.
  5. Serve.

Notes

For neat portions, keep the rolls attached while slicing the slab horizontally. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freeze for up to 2 months. Use gluten-free rolls for a gluten-free swap, checking that the other ingredients are gluten-free.