As Thanksgiving is getting closer, Disney is opening its recipe vaults and sharing some magically delicious dishes that can be made at home with leftover Thanksgiving dinners. This has included the Warm Turkey Sandwich recipe, which was shared on Daps Magic yesterday. Today, check out the recipe for the Holiday Ham Slider with Cranberry-Bacon Jam. This is a great way to use up some leftover ham from the big meal. This recipe offers a balance of both sweet and savory while using up leftovers. Also, the Cranberry-Bacon Jam can be put in the refrigerator for up to three days. This allows for prepping ahead of time for this delicious dish.
Take a look at the recipe below. If you give it a try, share how it turned out in the comments! Also, share any tips or tricks you might have learned while making it for those who follow you on this culinary adventure!
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Holiday Ham Slider with Cranberry-Bacon Jam Recipe
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
Cranberry-Bacon Jam3 slices thick cut bacon, chopped1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced3 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon golden balsamic vinegar1/8 teaspoon salt2 cups cranberries1/4 cup orange juice1/8 teaspoon ground clove
Holiday Ham Slider8 ounces sliced rosemary ham4 slices Gruyère cheese4 brioche slider buns, slicedreserved cranberry-bacon jam
Instructions
Cranberry-Bacon Jam
- Cook bacon on medium heat in a medium saucepan until crisp. Remove from pan with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Reserve for later use.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add sliced onion to pan with bacon fat and sauté for 8-10 minutes, until onions begin to brown. Stir in brown sugar, golden balsamic vinegar, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes, until onions begin to caramelize.
- Add cranberries, orange juice, and ground cloves. Increase heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally for 10-15 minutes, until cranberries begin to burst, and jam has desired consistency. Remove from heat. Stir in bacon.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Holiday Ham Slider
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Wrap ham in foil and heat for 5-10 minutes, until ham reaches 165ºF.
- Evenly divide ham and Gruyère on brioche buns. Top with Cranberry-Bacon Jam.
Always use caution when handling sharp objects and hot contents. Please supervise children who are helping or nearby.
This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens. The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version.
What do you think of this recipe? Do you usually serve ham or turkey for Thanksgiving? Share your thoughts, opinions, and tips in the comments below!
