BLUE CAROUSEL RECIPES

Steps:

• 1.

  Cut rolls in half to create a top and bottom layer. Place bottom halves into a greased 13x9-inch baking pan.

• 2.

  Spread rolls with mayo, evenly disperse ham and cheese between the two packages of rolls. Place the top half of the rolls on top of the ham and cheese.

• 3.

  In a small bowl, mix together butter, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire, and poppy seeds. Pour mixture over rolls. Cover tightly with foil, let rest 10 minutes.

• 4.

  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes. Uncover and bake 2 to 4 minutes until the tops are browned and crisped and cheese has melted.

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and jalapeño and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Add chile powder and stir to coat. Cook a minute or two to toast the spices, then add chipotles and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to caramelize a bit on the bottom of the pot, concentrating their flavor. 
• Add vegetable broth, corn and 2 cups of water. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Simmer until flavors meld and broth tastes rich and flavorful, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Heat oil in a large cast-iron or stainless-steel skillet or heavy-bottomed pot. Bring oil to 375 degrees and working in batches, fry tortilla strips until light golden brown and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.  
• Place about 3/4 of the tortilla strips into broth and stir to submerge and soften for a few minutes. Divide soup among bowls and top with avocado, cheese, sour cream, cilantro, onion and remaining fried tortilla strips. Serve lime alongside for squeezing.