June is National Dairy Month and I am so excited to share with you the newly released cookbook, The Dairy Good Cookbook! The Dairy Good Cookbook features more than 100 recipes that showcase the unique tastes and versatility of dairy! Dairy farmers work hard every day to bring people great tasting, wholesome dairy foods like milk, cheese, and yogurt. 
The Dairy Good Cookbook uses 113 great-tasting, easy-to-make recipes to shape a story worth celebrating- that of American’s dairy farmers who work hard to bring us delicious and versatile dairy foods! The Dairy Good Cookbook celebrates the nation’s more than 47,000 dairy farm families and their contributions to our American life. After reading The Dairy Good Cookbook and looking at the gorgeous photos I decided to make Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches located on page 64. Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches are a family favorite and this recipe is not only ready in under 30 minutes, it’s also delicious! 
Dairy farmers created and others from the dairy community created and inspired the recipes throughout the book. Many of the recipes talk about the farmers history and recount memories of enjoying the food. The book reconnects people with those who produce their food. 
Each chapter celebrates one of six different types of dairy cows and profiles real-life dairy farm families from across the country who work hard every day to provide you with fresh, wholesome and nutritious milk and other dairy products, such as Brad and Sally Scott of Moreno Valley, California who run Scott Brothers Dairy. Being a California native myself and growing up less than forty five minutes from Scott Brothers Dairy, I was excited to read about the success of a dairy farmer right in my own backyard! Scott Brothers Dairy has been in the Scott family for generations and was first started by Brad Scott’s great-grandfather. 
The Dairy Good Cookbook also shares the farmers’ love for dairy cows, including great on-the-farm photography and profiles of the six major dairy cow breeds. 
Rather than categorize recipes by their “type,” recipes are grouped by a typical day on the farm – from sunrise and mid-day, through afternoon chores and after-dinner desserts. The book also includes a chapter on recipes to share at special occasions and family gatherings. 
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Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches with Dairy Good Cookbook
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 6 onion or poppy-seed hamburger buns
- 12 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 1/4 lb thinly sliced ham
For the Butter Onion Spread:
- 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons onion, minced
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix Butter Onion Spread ingredients together in a small bowl. Spread the butter mixture on the inside cut surfaces of the bun, both top and bottom. Top the bottom bun with ham slices. Top ham with two slices of Swiss cheese. Place top bun on top of cheese. Individually wrap sandwiches in foil and bake for 20-25 minutes until bun is toasted and cheese is melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
This recipe is used with permission from The Dairy Good Cookbook, Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC.
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My mom’s turkey meat lasagna is a recipe that we’ve enjoyed for years. When I got married, she included the recipe in a box for me to try out in my new home.
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My children (all adults) were planning a 4th of July get-together and I asked them what they wanted me to bring. Mac & Cheese! I came across a recipe for Jalapeno Popper Mac & Cheese and just had to make it. Well, it wasn’t really a 4th of July get-together; it was a surprise 60th birthday party for me. And although they asked me to bring the Mac & Cheese, I ended up bringing a total of 5 different dishes. They all agreed that if they hadn’t asked me to make something that I would have been suspicious! Here is my Jalapeno Popper Mac & Cheese recipe. It has 5 different cheeses, butter and milk. How dairy is that???
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My favorite recipe is buttermilk pancakes
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This recipe celebrates our love for dairy and includes cows milk and cheese. We found it online and we love to have it on Sunday mornings a few times a month. These breakfast meals are meaningful to us because we enjoy a wonderful meal together and great family time. bacon and eggs casserole recipe
Ingredients
4 bacon strips
18 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towel to drain.
In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, cheese, sour cream, onions, salt and pepper.
Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Crumble bacon and sprinkle on top. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes. Yield: 8-10 servings.
Growing up, my grandma lived in Georgia and when I was little, the first recipe she taught me to make was cheesy mashed potatoes with whole milk. We make these potatoes every Christmas in honor of her. Over the years, our family has modified the recipe by adding bacon or garlic to the potatoes, but they are still as cheesy as ever.
One of our family favorite recipes is stuffed pasta shells. I got this recipe clear back in high school in a food service class and to this day the whole family still makes them.
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I love dairy – I learned how to make Chicago style deep dish pizzas (in a cast iron skillet is my favorite way) and I make it with extra extra cheese. This type of pizza reminds my husband of growing up in Chicago!
We always have sweet potato gratin for holiday get-together. It is a family tradition dish that has been passed down through the generations. I still remember we helped my grandmother preparing ingredients in the kitchen.
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My go to is tacos
A dish I have always loved was cheese stuffed Italian shells. My mom always used cottage cheese instead of ricotta. I liked it so much, I would request it for my birthday dinner as a kid!
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Being Persian I grew up with feta and yogurt. I still consider those to be staple ingredients in my kitchen. I especially love the simple meal of feta, lavash and fresh herbs… yum!
My Aunt make this decadent custard tart every year at our Christmas family gathering. The silky custard is made with whole milks, eggs, sugar; all baked in a buttery crust. I now make it for my kids from time to time at home. It’s probably my favorite dessert to enjoy.
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This looks so good! That melting cheese shot- OMG! One of my very favourite combinations for a sandwich! 🙂
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A recipe that has been passed down to me in my family is ham & cheese crepes, they are just so delicious and can be frozen!
Recipe as follows
• 2/3 cup cold water
• 2/3 cup plus 4 to 6 tablespoons cold milk, divided
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
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• 1 to 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 8 thin slices deli ham
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
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• • In a blender, combine the water, 2/3 cup of milk, flour, eggs, butter and salt. Cover and process until smooth. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Add remaining milk if batter is too thick.
• • Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet over medium heat; pour 3 tablespoons batter into the center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed. When cool, stack crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Yield: 16 crepes.
• • To use frozen crepes: Thaw 8 crepes in the refrigerator for about 2 hours. Spread each with mustard; top with a slice of ham and sprinkle with cheese. Roll up tightly.
• • Place in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 10-14 minutes or until heated through.
wow! I’ld like to sink my teeth into that right now!
Thanks Cynthia!
Love a good hot ham and cheese but haven’t had one in a while! Yours is making me super hungry for one!
And this is so simple Carol!
We have a cream cheese pound cake recipe that has become a family standard and favorite. My dad was first to make it and I also make it on occasion. This super rich cake has a whopping 6 eggs in it and 2 full sticks of butter! As kids, my siblings and I loved this cake and now our chilren have grown to love it as well to the point that they fight over who’s going to get the last piece.
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I love a hot sammy – it’s such a nice switch up from a normal cold lunch! This looks so flavorful!
I agree Faith!
I haven’t had one of these sandwhiches in YEARS! Thanks for the reminder!
You’re welcome Christina!
My peanut better cheesecake is a hit with family members every holiday season
I’ll take two please :)!
This sandwich looks like a delicious upgrade of a classic! I remember enjoying hot ham and cheese growing up!
Thanks Becca!
My mother always made us gold old-fashioned mac and cheese. Since then I’ve tried variations of my own, including with smoked gouda and goat cheese. Congrats on the book!
That sounds delicious Matt!
Classic Ham & Cheese sandwiches for adults, how fun!
Thank you Steph!
My Mom would make tapioca pudding for us and now I make that same recipe for my family.
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My favorite would have to be my mom’s pumpkin cheesecake! She includes it at every holiday meal, and it is something everyone looks forward to.
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my mother in law makes the best banana pudding. It is a family favorite.
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My nephew loves my clam chowder made with half & half and a little butter.
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I have a delicious recipe for ham and potato soup that a friend gave to me. It is very easy and the great thing about it is that you can add additional ingredients, more ham, potatoes, etc and it still turns out great.
Combine 3 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes, 1/3 cup diced celery, 1/3 cup finely chopped onion, 3/4 cup diced cooked ham and 3 1/4 cups water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules, salt and pepper to taste. In a separate saucepan, melt 5 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in 5 tablespoons all purpose flour with a fork, and cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in 2 cups milk as not to allow lumps. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir the milk mixture into the stockpot, and cook soup until heated through. Serve immediately.
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I like to make creamy fennel soup that was passed down from my grandmother to mom to me!
My dish would be lasagna with ricotta cheese. My grandma used to make this on special occasions like birthdays and holidays. Although she passed away 5 years ago, it reminds me so much of the great family celebrations we had with her when she still was alive. I still make her recipe on birthdays.
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I love making homemade waffles! Even considering whipping up a batch tonight.
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We love making Pimiento cheese dip. Every year when the family gets together someone from the family makes the dip and adds their special touch to it.
We have a meal that is called white sauce meal that we have passed down through generations.
I love dairy in anything! but my very favorite way to have it is in a milkshake!! Any and all flavors. I just LOVE milkshakes 🙂 this is special to me because it was always a special treat that my mom would make or that we’d get when we’d go out together 🙂
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I like making enchiladas because of all the cheese I put in them.
We love to make cheesecake and the recipe has been passed down from my great grand mother through the generations.
For every special occasion my family requests my mini chocolate cheesecakes with cherries. I taught my daughter-in-law how to make them and now her family requests them also.
We love to make homemade cheesecake my grandmother used to make and pass it on to us
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Trying this for the weekend. Sounds great!
My homemade double dark chocolate gelato has become a family tradition in the last 15 years. We can’t have a birthday party without it.
My mother’s homemade macaroni and cheese topped with whole plum tomatoes, which now is a family favorite.
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I love eating fresh fruit (grapes, strawberries, melon) with chunks of extra sharp white cheddar cheese and a big hunk of sour dough bread as a meal on hot days in the summer. It reminds me of the times my partner and I took this meal out to his parents’ lake when we were teens trying to be fancy. LOL We still laugh about that.
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I always love to try new recipes
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Homemade pizza stone pizza with a mozzarella filled crust and loaded with lots of cheese. My kids enjoy learning how it’s done and eating the results.
Looks awesome, easy to make a delicious Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches. This is best for breakfast.
Thank you!
Thanks Tina~