If you're looking for an easy recipe that doubles as a perfect 25-minute appetizer or a quick lunch, these Hawaiian ham and cheese sliders are always a crowd favorite. Layered with deli ham, Swiss cheese, and brushed with a savory butter glaze, they bake into delicious hot ham sandwiches.
Whether it's game day, a weeknight dinner, or a holiday party, this is a great recipe that is ready to eat in 30 minutes.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Uses simple ingredients you likely already have
- Perfect for using up leftover ham
- Customizable with different cheeses like cheddar cheese slices or melted Swiss cheese
- Great for feeding a crowd at potlucks or slicing into individual sandwiches for lunch
- These ham sliders are ready in under 30 minutes
Ingredients in Ham and Cheese Sliders Recipe
- Hawaiian sweet rolls (such as King's Hawaiian sweet rolls)
- sliced ham (or use leftover ham, salty ham, or honey ham)
- Swiss cheese, sliced
- butter, melted
- Dijon mustard
- Worcestershire sauce
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- poppy seeds
Here's How To Make Them
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Slice the Hawaiian sweet rolls in half horizontally using a large serrated knife, keeping them attached as one piece. Place the bottom half of the rolls in a greased baking dish or baking sheet. You can also line with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Layer half of the ham over the bottom rolls, followed by all the Swiss cheese slices, then add the rest of the ham. Carefully place the top half of the rolls back on.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Use a pastry brush to spread the buttery glaze over the top of the sliders, coating all the way to the edges. Sprinkle poppy seeds evenly over the top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 8-10 minutes, until the tops of the rolls are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven, cool slightly, and transfer to a cutting board. Slice into individual sliders and serve warm.
Quick Tips
- Use a large serrated knife to cleanly slice the top half of the rolls from the bottom.
- Brush the tops of the buns with the melted butter mixture using a pastry brush.
- Line your greased baking dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Make ahead and wrap tightly with plastic wrap or tin foil to bake later.
- Swap in black forest ham, honey ham, or even baked ham as substitutes.
How to Store Sliders
Wrap leftovers in plastic wrap or place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 300°F for 10 minutes, or until warmed through. These are perfect for lunch the next day, and they hold their flavor and texture well.
More Appetizers
Looking to round out your menu? These ham and cheese sliders pair perfectly with other easy-to-make crowd-pleasers. Here are a few of our favorite appetizer recipes that are just as simple and satisfying:
- Crispy Fried Zucchini - Lightly breaded and golden brown, served with ranch or marinara for dipping.
- Creamy BLT Pasta Salad - Creamy spiral pasta with all of the flavors found in a a BLT sandwich.
📖 Recipe
Ham and Cheese Sliders
Equipment
- Pyrex Basics 2 Quart Glass Baking Dish 7 inch x 11 Inch by Pyrex
Ingredients
- 12 Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- 10 ounces sliced ham
- 8 ounces Swiss cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter - melted
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Slice the Hawaiian sweet rolls in half horizontally using a large serrated knife, keeping them attached as one piece.
- Place the bottom half of the rolls in a greased baking dish or baking sheet. (You can also line with parchment paper or aluminum foil)
- Layer half of the ham over the bottom rolls, followed by all the Swiss cheese slices, then add the rest of the ham.
- Place the top half of the rolls on top of the cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Use a pastry brush to spread the buttery glaze over the top of the sliders, coating all the way to the edges. Sprinkle poppy seeds evenly over the top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 8-10 minutes, until the tops of the rolls are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven, cool slightly, and transfer to a cutting board. Slice into individual sliders and serve warm.
Notes
- Use a large serrated knife to cleanly slice the top half of the rolls from the bottom.
- Brush the tops of the buns with the melted butter mixture using a pastry brush.
- Line your greased baking dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Swap in black forest ham, honey ham, or even baked ham as substitutes.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate based on third-party calculations. Actual values may vary due to ingredients, measurements, and serving sizes.
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