Ham and Melted Cheese Sliders
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These Hawaiian roll ham and cheese sliders are perfect for game day, family gatherings, or an easy weeknight dinner. Layers of savory ham and gooey Swiss are tucked inside soft Hawaiian sweet rolls, then brushed with a seasoned butter mixture.
Everything bakes together in the pan in about 30 minutes for a quick snack or dinner. These easy party sliders are great to serve warm right from the baking dish, or prep ahead and store in an airtight container.
Why You’ll Love This Cheese and Ham Recipe
- Uses soft King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls for just the right sweet flavor
- Layers of deli ham and slices of Swiss cheese melt into every bite
- These sliders are make-ahead and freezer friendly.
- This is a great way to use leftover ham from the deli counter.
- These hand held sliders are the perfect size for a party or game day appetizer.
Ingredients for hot ham sandwiches
- Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- Sliced ham
- Swiss cheese
- Melted butter
- Dijon mustard
- Worcestershire sauce
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Poppy seeds
How to make Hawaiian ham sandwiches
Step by Step Instructions Overview
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Step 1 – Preheat oven. Slide Hawaiian rolls in half and layer ham slices.
Step 2 – Layer with cheese and then top buns.
Step 3 – In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
Step 4 – Brush the butter mixture over the tops of the rolls. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Cover the dish tightly with foil.
Step 5 – Bake for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and everything is warmed through. Uncover and bake for another 8–10 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Raquel’s Time Saving Tips
- eUse a serrated knife to slice the rolls in half evenly while keeping them connected.
- Use a pastry brush to evenly coat the tops of the rolls with the butter mixture.
- Sprinkle poppy seeds generously across the top of each roll for extra crunch and flavor.
- Cover with aluminum foil during the first part of baking to help melt the cheese without drying out the tops of the buns
- Remove foil for the last few minutes to help the tops of the sliders turn golden brown
Substitutions and Variations
- Swap out Swiss for cheddar cheese, provolone, or a mix of shredded cheeses.
- Use leftover baked ham or spiral ham instead of deli ham.
- Try different slider buns like dinner rolls or sweet rolls if you can’t find King’s Hawaiian rolls.
- Add a little bit of brown sugar to the butter mixture for a sweeter glaze and more of a Hawaiian Hame slider.
- Sprinkle on Everything bagel seasoning instead of poppy seeds for a twist.
- Use roast beef instead of ham for French dip sliders with melted Swiss cheese.
FAQs About This Recipe
Yes, assemble everything ahead and store in the fridge covered with plastic wrap or foil. Bake just before serving.
No, but they add flavor and texture. You can skip them or use sesame seeds or bagel seasoning instead.
Wrap leftovers in foil and warm in the oven, or use an air fryer for a quick reheat that keeps the tops of the sliders crisp.
Yes. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, then freeze. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
Deli ham works great – go for Black Forest ham or honey ham from the grocery store. Leftover baked ham is another good option.
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Cheese and Ham Sliders
Equipment
- small bowl
- Serrated knife
Ingredients
- 12 Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- 10 oz sliced ham
- 8 oz Swiss cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Using a serrated knife, slice the Hawaiian sweet rolls in half horizontally, keeping the
- rolls connected. Place the bottom half in a baking dish.
- Layer half of the sliced ham evenly over the bottom rolls. Add a layer of Swiss cheese,
- then top with the remaining ham. Place the top half of the rolls back on.
- In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic
- powder, and onion powder until well combined.
- Brush the butter mixture over the tops of the rolls. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Cover the
- dish tightly with foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and everything is warmed through.
- Uncover and bake for another 8-10 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a cutting board. Slice into individual sliders and serve warm.
Notes
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