These ham and cheese sliders are Hawaiian rolls topped with plenty of sliced ham, swiss cheese and an onion poppy seed butter, then baked to gooey perfection. The ultimate party snack to feed a crowd!
Sliders are one of go-to options for easy entertaining. From buffalo chicken sliders to Cuban style sliders, we love them all! This ham and cheese version is a classic recipe that never goes out of style. Serve with other great appetizer recipes like garlic parmesan wings and watch the rave reviews come in. You can also serve these mini sandwiches as a main course with a side such as Italian pasta salad.
Raise your hand if you love sandwiches! My family happens to adore sandwiches, especially when they’re bite sized like these delicious ham and cheese sliders. I make these tasty snacks for parties, game day, or even for an easy weeknight dinner option. They’re also a great way to use up leftover ham.
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Ingredients For Ham And Cheese Sliders
To make this easy recipe, you will need Hawaiian sweet rolls, ham, Swiss cheese, melted butter, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, dried onion, Worcestershire sauce and parsley.
How Do You Make Ham And Cheese Sliders?
Preheat the oven, and coat a baking sheet or baking dish with coking spray. Cut the rolls in half crosswise, and place the bottom half of the rolls on the pan. Place the ham and cheese on top of the rolls, then add the top half of the buns over the meat and cheese. Pour the butter into a small bowl, and whisk in the mustard, poppy seeds, onion and Worcestershire sauce. Brush the butter mixture over the top buns. Cover with foil, and bake until the cheese is melted. Uncover, and bake for a few more minutes until the sandwiches are golden brown. Add a sprinkle of parsley, then serve.
Tips For The Perfect Sliders
- Not a fan of ham? Try sliced turkey instead!
- This recipe as written makes 12 sandwiches, I find that most people eat about 2 sliders. You can easily double or triple the recipe to feed a crowd.
- The seasoned butter is a mixture of poppy seeds, mustard, minced dried onion and Worcestershire sauce. I know not everyone has a jar of dried onion in their spice cabinet, so you can substitute a pinch of onion powder if need be.
- I use Swiss cheese because it’s classic, but you can absolutely try a different type of cheese. Other great options are cheddar cheese, mozzarella, jack cheese or provolone.
- You can assemble the sandwiches up to 4 hours in advance. Store them covered in the fridge until you’re ready to put them in the oven.
- Leftover sliders will stay fresh in an airtight container for 2 days. Reheat the sandwiches covered in the oven until warm.
- Ham and cheese sliders are best eaten immediately after they come out of the oven.
Quick Tip
You can use any variety of ham – I typically use honey ham or smoked ham, the key is to make sure it’s thinly sliced.
Recipe FAQs
These sliders take about 20 minutes to bake in the oven. You’ll want to cover your sandwiches so that the tops don’t burn while you’re waiting for the cheese to melt. After the cheese has melted, you can uncover your sliders and let them bake for a few more minutes until golden brown.
While I typically serve sliders as an appetizer along with other hot and cold offerings, they also work well as a meal. If you prefer to serve the sandwiches as a meal, I recommend side dishes such as potato chips and a green salad. Fruit salad is also a nice option.
I do not recommend preparing this dish a day ahead of time, as the bread may get soggy. You can assemble the sandwiches up to 4 hours in advance. I recommend serving sliders immediately after they come out of the oven for best results.
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Ham and Cheese Slider Flavor Variations
While ham and cheese are a perfect pairing on their own, you can add more ingredients to these sliders to adapt them to your taste preferences.
- Spicy: Add a layer of pickled jalapenos in between the ham and cheese.
- Club: Add turkey and bacon to the sandwiches.
- Italian: Use provolone cheese and add sun dried tomatoes and chopped marinated artichokes.
- Cuban: Add a layer of sliced pickles and a little yellow mustard.
- French Dip: Use roast beef and Swiss cheese, and serve the sandwiches with store bought au jus for dipping.
Ham and cheese sliders are a welcome addition to any gathering. The seasoned butter really takes these sandwiches over the top and turns them into something special!
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Ingredients
- 12 Hawaiian style rolls cut in half crosswise, do not separate the rolls
- 3/4 lb deli ham thinly sliced
- 1/2 lb swiss cheese sliced
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray. Place the bottom half of the rolls on the pan.
- Layer the ham on top of the rolls, then layer the cheese over the ham.
- Place the tops of the rolls over the cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, mustard, poppy seeds, dried onion and Worcestershire sauce.
- Drizzle the butter mixture over the tops of the rolls.
- Cover the sandwiches with foil and bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Uncover the rolls and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes until the tops of the rolls are lightly browned.
- Sprinkle parsley over the top. Cut into individual sandwiches and serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe as written makes 12 sandwiches, I find that most people eat about 2 sliders. You can easily double or triple the recipe to feed a crowd.
- You can use any variety of ham – I typically use honey ham or smoked ham, the key is to make sure it’s thinly sliced.
- I use Swiss cheese because it’s classic, but you can absolutely try a different type of cheese. Other great options are cheddar, mozzarella, jack cheese or provolone.
- These sandwiches can be assembled up to 4 hours in advance. Store them covered in the fridge until you’re ready to put them in the oven.
Always a hit everywhere I take them.