Cuban-Inspired Pull-Apart Sliders
These flavorful Cuban-inspired pull-apart sliders are layered with ham, Swiss cheese, and a tangy pickle-garlic butter, baked until golden and melty, perfect for parties or family dinners.
Ingredients
For the Pickle-Garlic Butter Glaze
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- ¼ cup Pickles, finely chopped Dill or bread-and-butter pickles work
- 1 tablespoon Mustard Dijon or yellow
- ¼ teaspoon Paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Sliders
- 12 pieces Slider buns Small buns or a pack meant for pull-apart sliders
- 8–12 oz Sliced ham Depending on thickness and number of layers
- 8–12 slices Sliced Swiss cheese Or similar melting cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30–45 seconds until fragrant—don’t let it brown.
- Stir in the finely chopped pickles, mustard, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove from heat; this mixture is your glaze. Taste and adjust mustard or pickles for more tang.
- Slice the slider buns in half horizontally and arrange the bottom halves in a baking dish in a single layer.
- Layer sliced ham on the bottom buns, then top with cheese and any extra pickle slices you like. Place the top halves of the buns over the layered filling.
- Brush the pickle-garlic butter generously over the tops of the buns, letting some glaze drip into the seams for extra flavor.
Baking
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 15 minutes to warm the filling and melt the cheese.
- Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the edges are crisp.
- Serve warm, pulling apart the buns to share.
Notes
For best results, keep the uncovered bake time lower if your buns are very fresh and soft. Consider using different types of cheese or meats for variety.