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These baked ham and cheese sliders and layered with ham, melted cheese, on a Hawaiian sweet roll, and basted with a flavorful, buttery sauce.
Ham and Cheese Sliders
This is a classic recipe that everyone needs to have in their kitchen. I found this recipe in one of my Mom’s church cookbooks and it is one of my go-to recipes when I am feeding a crowd (or just my family). It is such an easy way to make a lot of baked ham and cheese sandwiches at once!
Since my kids are home for the summer, I am making more lunches than dinners these days. These Baked Ham and Swiss Sliders are what they asked for all of the time. The flavor is out-of-this-world and the salty ham and creamy melted cheese paired with the buttery sauce and you have a winning combination!
Why you will love these Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders:
- Easy to Make: Minimal prep time—just slice, assemble, and bake.
- Super Flavorful: Sweet rolls, salty ham, and tangy Swiss cheese make the perfect baked slider.
- Crowd-Pleaser: Whether for potlucks, parties, or weeknight dinners, these sliders are so popular.
- Customizable: You can swap cheeses, meats, or the sauce to suit your taste.
Ingredients:
The ham and cheese sliders are made on Hawaiian sweet rolls and they are the absolute best! They are the perfect party-size and remain perfectly soft while baked. The buttery sauce drips down to the base of the rolls while baking and gives the bottoms the most buttery goodness. The Hawaiian rolls still stay soft yet hold up to the mustard poppyseed sauce.
The sauce is made with melted butter, dijon mustard, dried onions, poppy seeds, and Worcestershire sauce. It is ridiculously amazing!
- 12-count pkg. Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- Deli Ham
- Swiss Cheese (or favorite cheese)
- Salted Butter
- Dijon Mustard
- Poppy Seeds
- Dried Minced Onions
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Salt and Pepper
How to make the Best Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders:
- Line a 9 x 9 or 9 x 13 baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. This is an important step because the cheese will melt and can stick to the foil.
- I suggest using Hawaiian sweet rolls. Use a long serrated knife to slice the rolls in half, lengthwise, so you have a slab of rolls. Don’t pull the rolls apart or individually slice them because you want the rolls to be completely connected. Place the bottom side of the rolls in the pan.
- Layer half of the ham over the rolls. Layer with the cheese and repeat. You can use any type of cheese you want — Swiss, Cheddar, Pepper Jack, etc.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Add the dijon mustard (you can substitute regular mustard), poppy seeds, dried onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the butter mixture all over the rolls. Evenly spread it over the top and allow some of the butter mixture to drip to the base of the rolls.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake covered for about 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted. It may take slightly longer depending on thickness of cheese and ham. Uncover the foil and bake for 3 to 5 minutes longer.
- Serve hot!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s):
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! Assemble the sliders (except for pouring the butter sauce), cover them tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Right before baking, pour or brush on the sauce and pop them in the oven.
How do I keep the sliders from getting soggy?
If you’re worried about sogginess, you can briefly toast the bottom layer of rolls in the oven for about 3–5 minutes before adding the ham and cheese. You can also reduce the amount of sauce by half or serve some sauce on the side.
What’s the best way to slice the rolls without them falling apart?
Use a long serrated knife. Press lightly on the top of the rolls with one hand and carefully saw across the middle horizontally. Doing it in one piece keeps them intact.
Do I need to use deli ham?
Deli ham is convenient because it’s already thinly sliced. You can also use leftover baked ham, but slice it as thinly as possible for easier layering.
Can I freeze leftover ham and cheese sliders?
Yes. Let them cool completely, wrap each slider in plastic wrap or foil, and store them in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 300°F until warmed through.
You are going to love these Baked Ham and Swiss Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls! You can serve them for lunch, dinner, at a party, at a potluck, or at a picnic. They will always be a huge hit!
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Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders
Ingredients
- (1) 12-count pkg. Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (see instructions below for slicing directions)
- 3/4 to 1 lb. Deli Ham
- 3/4 to 1 lb. Swiss Cheese (or favorite cheese)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) Salted Butter
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 2 teaspoons Poppy Seeds
- 2 teaspoons Dried Minced Onions
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 x 9 or 9 x 13 baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. This is an important step because the cheese will melt and can stick to the foil.
- Use a long serrated knife to slice the rolls in half, lengthwise, so you have a slab of rolls. Don't pull the rolls apart or individually slice them because you want the rolls to be completely connected. Place the bottom side of the rolls in the pan.
- Layer half of the ham over the rolls. Layer with the cheese and repeat. You can use any type of cheese you want — Swiss, Cheddar, Pepper Jack, etc.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Add the dijon mustard (you can substitute regular mustard), poppy seeds, dried onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Brush the butter mixture all over the rolls. Evenly spread it over the top and allow some of the butter mixture to drip to the base of the rolls.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake covered for about 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted. It may take slightly longer depending on the thickness of cheese and ham. Uncover the foil and bake for 3 to 5 minutes longer. Serve hot!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Love these! Only things I did differently was use leftover spiral cut ham from Easter and use a whole-grain honey Dijon mustard. Fantastic, quick weeknight dinner.
This was tasty and everyone in my family enjoyed it (kids 8, 5, 3 included). I would serve with a veggie soup or salad.
This is such a good recipe! So flavorful and they fed so many people!
Do you cut them after baking? How do you get them to come apart ?
I found them very easy to cut. I just used a serving spatula and knife with no trouble. Good luck!
These are AMAZING! Made these for a party and they were gone in minutes!
These sliders were so good!! I made them for July 4th and my family says they are so delicious! Thank you for all of the great recipes… we are always so pleased with each one!!
These were tasty and easy to make. My kids even liked them. The bottoms were a bit overcooked, but we actually like the crispier bottom.
I didn’t have the onion or poppy seeds, so I basically subbed a tablespoon of everything bagel seasoning. I also added about a tablespoon of honey to sweeten up the dressing a tiny bit.
Very good! Will save the recipe.
I love this Blair! So glad that it all worked out and that you liked the recipe. Thanks for trying it out!
The BEST recipe! I love it so much and make it at least once a week for my kids.
Melissa … when I made these ham & cheese sliders on Hawaiian rolls they were splendid! However, I wished the sauce could have oozed down on the side of every sandwich, instead of just the outside ones. Have you ever tried cutting them apart before baking, in order to obtain that extra sauce on each, or is it just too messy?
I use many of your recipes. It’s always the place I search first. I’m So grateful for the service you render to all of us!
I knew Your grandparents well, over in the Arcadia district. My parents were friends of theirs, Leo and Leatha Christensen. Your Mom would know my younger siblings…Beverly Taysom, Clynn Christensen, & Lori Emig
Again, thanks so very mch!!.
Hi Janet! So great to hear from you. I love your family! We live in the same area as Bev and Clynn and they are some of the best people I know. I adore their kids as well. Such a fun connection. I will tell my parents of the Arcadia connection. That’s so wonderful! As far as the sandwiches go, that’s actually a great idea. I think you can cut them…the cheese may melt down the sides but that would be yummy. If you try it, let me know how it turns out. Thank you for your kind message! — Melissa
These are delicious. I make these for my family at least once a month!