Ham and Cheese Sliders — Baked juicy ham and Swiss nestled in soft Hawaiian rolls and brushed with a buttery Dijon, onion, and poppy seed topping!! Fast, EASY, and a party FAVORITE!!
If you’re in need of an easy comfort-food recipe for tailgating, holiday parties or events, or an after-school snack that everyone loves, these Hawaiian roll sliders will do the trick.
This recipe features baked juicy ham and Swiss cheese nestled in soft, sweet Hawaiian rolls with a buttery Dijon, onion, and poppy seed topping.
Hawaiian bread is one of my all-time favorite kinds of bread, and it’s absolutely perfect for the sliders.
It stays soft and tender in the interior and while the base of the sliders have an ever-so-slight crispiness from the buttery mixture that drips down during baking.
There’s flavor galore from the juicy ham, savory cheese, sharp Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, dried onions, and Worcesteshire sauce.
While eating the sliders, the term ‘butter fingers’ may come to mind. Soft, white, warm bread covered in butter is never a bad thing.
Ham and Cheese Sliders
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Baked juicy ham and Swiss nestled in soft Hawaiian rolls and brushed with a buttery Dijon, onion, and poppy seed topping!! Fast, EASY, and a party FAVORITE!!
Prep: 5min
Total: 35min
Serving Size: 1
Nutrition Facts: calories 156 calories, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 39 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 11 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Saturated Fat 6 grams saturated fat, servingSize 1, Sodium 514 milligrams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, Trans Fat 0 grams trans fat, unSaturated Fat 4 grams unsaturated fat
Ingredients:
- one 12-count package Hawaiian sweet rolls, sliced in half (see directions for more details)
- 3/4 pound cooked deli ham, thinly sliced
- 3/4 pound Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 2 teaspoons Worcesteshire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9×9-inch or 9×13-inch pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
- Using a large serrated knife, slice the rolls in half so you have a ‘slab’ of tops and a ‘slab’ of bottoms; don’t pull the rolls apart and slice individually because you want to keep them connected.
- Place the bottom ‘slab’ of rolls in prepared pan.
- Evenly layer about half of the ham over the rolls.
- Evenly layer the cheese.
- Evenly layer the remaining ham.
- Add the top ‘slab’ of rolls; set aside.
- To a medium microwave-safe bowl, add the butter and heat on high power to melt, about 1 minute.
- Add the mustard, poppy seeds, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and whisk to combine.
- Evenly and slowly pour the butter mixture over the rolls. Use a spatula to spread the mixture over the tops. Some of the mixture will pool at the base of the rolls.
- Cover with aluminum foil and allow rolls to stand at room temp for about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Bake covered for about 20 minutes or until cheese has melted.
- Uncover and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until as done as desired. Baking time will vary based on the size of pan used, climate and oven variances, etc. Bake until as done as desired; watch to make sure they don’t burn since all ovens and ingredients vary.
- Slice into individual sliders and serve immediately. Sliders are best warm and fresh.
Ham and Cheese Sliders
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Ham and Cheese Sliders are the perfect solution to an easy dinner. These make the perfect party food, and will win over any crowd.
Prep: 10min
Total: 35min
Serving Size: 1 slider
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 slider, calories 220 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Trans Fat 0.2 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 359 mg, Fiber 0.1 g, Sugar 4 g, unSaturated Fat 5 g
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onion ((or 1 1/2 teaspoons onion power))
- 1 pound Hawaiian Rolls (24 small or 12 large (my dinner rolls also work great))
- 1 pound deli ham (thinly sliced)
- 1 pound Swiss cheese
Instruction:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 by 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Mix together the butter, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, onion.
- Cut the rolls in half and put the bottom in the prepared baking dish. Top with half the ham. Add the cheese, and top with the remaining ham.
- Add the tops of the rolls and pour over the butter mixture. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and remove the foil. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, cut and serve immediately.
Ham and Cheese Sliders
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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!
Prep: 10min
Total: 30min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 467 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 25 g, Saturated Fat 19 g, Cholesterol 119 mg, Sodium 642 mg, Sugar 8 g, servingSize 1 serving
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
Instruction:
- 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.
Ham and Cheese Sliders
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These ham and cheese sliders are a simple meal or snack that everyone loves.
Prep: 10min
Total: 30min
Yield: 12
Serving Size: 1 slider
Nutrition Facts: calories 272 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Sodium 531 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 slider
Ingredients:
- 12 Hawaiian rolls (or dinner rolls or slider buns)
- 12 slices deli ham (*see note)
- 8 ounces sliced Swiss cheese (or cheddar cheese)
- 6 tablespoons butter (melted, divided)
- 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard (or grainy mustard)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
Instruction:
- 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 with the inside of the rolls 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.
Ham and Cheese Sliders
FAQ
How do you keep sliders from getting soggy?
What to serve with ham sliders?
- Simple Green Salad.
- Creamed Corn.
- Creamy Pasta Salad.
- Coleslaw.
- Air Fryer Potato Chips.
- Classic Chili.
- Spinach Strawberry Salad.
- Mac & Cheese.
How do you keep ham sliders warm for a party?
Can you make ham and cheese sliders without mustard?
The topping on these sandwiches add a ton of flavor to this recipe and easily can be modified to your preference. You can make Hawaiian ham and cheese sliders without mustard and without poppy seed and add a small amount of horse radish to the sauce instead.