Description
Ham and Cheese Sliders are buttery, cheesy, and incredibly easy to make! Hawaiian sweet rolls are layered with deli ham and Swiss cheese, topped with a savory Dijon-butter mixture, then baked until golden and melty. Perfect for feeding a crowd at parties, potlucks, or game day gatherings. Ready in just 30 minutes and endlessly customizable!
Ingredients
For the Sliders:
- 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls (1 pack; keep attached for slicing)
- 9–12 ounces thin-sliced deli ham (honey or Black Forest)
- 8–12 slices Swiss cheese (or provolone/cheddar)
- 2–3 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional, for bottom buns)
For the Butter Topping:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (or honey-Dijon)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds (optional; or Everything Bagel seasoning)
- Pinch kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
Heat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease or line your 9×13-inch baking dish. This prevents sticking and makes cleanup a breeze!
Here’s the trick: WITHOUT separating the individual rolls, use a serrated knife to slice the whole slab horizontally, creating one big top and one big bottom. Place the bottom slab in your prepared dish. This keeps everything together and makes assembly SO much easier!
If you want an extra layer of flavor (I always do!), mix your mayonnaise with a little Dijon mustard and spread it thinly over the bottom buns. This adds moisture and tang without making things soggy.
Layer your ham evenly over the bottom buns—don’t be shy, pile it on! Then add a full layer of cheese slices, making sure to cover all the ham. Cap everything with the roll tops.
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper. This mixture is GOLD! Slowly spoon or brush it evenly over the tops of the rolls, letting it drip down the sides for maximum flavor.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15–18 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and gooey. Then uncover and bake or broil for 2–4 minutes more until the tops are lightly golden brown and just slightly crispy.
Let the sliders rest for 2 minutes (this helps them hold together), then use your serrated knife to slice them apart along the original roll lines.
Notes
- Even butter distribution: Pour the butter mixture in a zigzag pattern across the entire top, then use the back of a spoon to gently spread it around. You want every slider to get that buttery goodness!
- Avoid soggy bottoms: The key is NOT over-saturating with the topping. You want enough to flavor and crisp the tops, but not so much that it pools at the bottom. Keeping them covered during the initial bake helps the cheese melt without making the bottoms soggy.
- Perfect crispy tops: If your tops aren’t browning enough in the oven, pop them under the broiler for 1–2 minutes—but watch them closely! They can go from golden to burnt in seconds.
- Common mistake: Using cold ingredients straight from the fridge. Let your cheese come closer to room temperature for easier, more even melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American