Ham and Cheese Sliders
Warm, buttery, and easy to make, ham and cheese sliders are perfect for quick dinners or game-day snacks.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 pieces Hawaiian rolls Keep them attached as a slab.
- 12 slices deli ham About 8–12 ounces, depending on thickness.
- 12 slices Swiss cheese Can swap for provolone or Gruyère for a nuttier flavor.
Butter Glaze
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Warm slightly before whisking.
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Add 1 teaspoon apple-cider vinegar for tangier glaze.
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Slice the Hawaiian rolls horizontally in one steady motion so the slab stays together. Place the bottom half in the prepared dish.
- Layer the ham evenly across the bottom halves.
- Add the Swiss cheese slices on top, slightly overlapping so the cheese covers most of the ham.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, garlic powder, and a pinch each of salt and pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Pour or brush the butter mixture evenly over the layered ham and cheese, letting it soak into the bread.
- Place the top half of the rolls over the buttered layer. Cover the dish tightly with foil.
Baking
- Bake covered for 15 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake another 10 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
- Let rest for 2–3 minutes to settle, then slice into individual sliders and serve warm.
Notes
Serve with toothpicks for parties. Pair well with coleslaw, kettle chips or a crisp green salad. Can also be served with creamy gnocchi with spinach and feta.