Loaded with sweet and salty flavor, Hawaiian ham and cheese sliders are a game-day must-have.
This ham and cheese sliders recipe starts with tender slices of ham and Swiss cheese baked in mini sweet rolls and brushed with a buttery Dijon sauce.
Holly’s Recipe Highlights
- Flavor: Savory, cheesy, and buttery with a hint of tangy mustard.
- Swaps: Swap Swiss cheese for cheddar, provolone, or your favorite cheese.
- Prep Ahead Tip: Assemble the sliders ahead of time and bake when ready to serve.
- Yield: This recipe makes 12 sliders, perfect for a crowd!
- Freezing: Assemble, wrap tightly, and freeze before baking for an easy meal later.
Ingredient Tips For Ham and Cheese Sliders
- Rolls: King Hawaiian rolls to make these easy; cut them horizontally and add the filling. You can also use leftover dinner rolls or biscuits.
- Ham: Choose thinly sliced black forest or honey deli ham.
- Cheese: We love swiss cheese with ham but change the cheese and try cheddar cheese or pepper jack are.
- Buttery Topping: The topping is what really makes these stand out, so don’t skip it. Onion powder and be used in place of dried minced onion.
How to Make Ham and Cheese Sliders
- Make the sauce and prepare dinner rolls (full recipe below).
- Top the bottom half of the rolls with ham and cheese.
- Place the top half of the rolls on the cheese. Brush with butter.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and the tops are lightly browned.
Storage and Leftovers
- Leftover ham and cheese sliders can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. They can be reheated in the microwave or air fryer.
- Wrapped in plastic, assembled sliders can be frozen for up to 6 months. Allow sliders to thaw overnight before baking.
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Ham and cheese sliders are warm, cheesy, and perfect for any meal or gathering.
Ingredients
- 12 Hawaiian rolls or dinner rolls or slider buns
- 12 slices deli ham *see note
- 8 ounces Swiss cheese or cheddar cheese, sliced
- 6 tablespoons melted butter divided
- 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard or grainy mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a small bowl combine 4 tablespoons melted butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, and dried minced onion.
- Cut the rolls in half separating the top and bottom. If they are attached you don't need to separate each roll.
- Brush the inside of the rolls with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
- Place the bottom of the rolls in a baking dish. Layer a slice of folded ham on each roll and top with cheese slices.
- Place the top half of the rolls on the cheese and gently brush the butter mixture overtop.
- Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the tops are lightly browned.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
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Notes
Ham: I use thinly sliced deli ham in this recipe (1 slice per sandwich). You can add more ham to make heartier sandwiches. Our favorite choices are honey ham or black forest ham but any variety will work.
Topping: If you don’t have minced onion, substitute a little bit of onion powder or garlic powder. You can skip the poppy seeds if you don’t have any.
Seasoning: Skip the minced onion and poppy seeds and sprinkle in some everything bagel seasoning instead.
Leftovers: Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days or in the freezer for 6 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1slider | Calories: 272 | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 531mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 1.8mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Party Food, Sandwich, Snack
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Great little sliders and very easy.
Yum. Love the kick of the Dijon mustard for the buttery top. Our family lives little sandwiches to go. This is perfect for two of us, or a crowd.
Yummy
Easy and delicious. Thank you!
Big hit at a graduation party….everyone loved them! When I poured the butter mix on that the bread I was a ittle worried the bread would get soggy since it seemed like a lot of butter, but it didn’t, baked perfectly!!
So glad they were a hit, Marlissa!
One of my favourite weeknight go tos that also results in leftovers for lunch! Add a spoonful of honey into the butter-mustard mix for a hint of sweetness. To die for!