Ham and Cheese Sliders

Name: Ham and Cheese Sliders
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 12 sweet Hawaiian rolls; ¼ cup butter, (melted); 1 pound ham, (thinly sliced); 12 slices Swiss cheese ((8-ounce package)); ¼ cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon poppy seeds; ½ tablespoon onion, (dried minced); 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

a close up shot of a Ham and Cheese Slider

Soft Hawaiian rolls are layered with mustard, mayo, spices, ham, and cheese before being baked to make these ham and cheese sliders.

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Table of Contents

What you’ll need for Ham Sliders
Ham Sliders Recipe Substitutions and Additions
How to make Ham and Cheese Sliders
What goes with Ham and Cheese Sliders
Ham Cheese Sliders Storage
Why you’ll love Ham and Swiss Sliders
Ham Sliders Recipe FAQs
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These easy homemade ham and cheese sliders are so satisfying. Sweet rolls are layered with ham and cheese before being drizzled in the most delicious honey poppy seed sauce and then baked to perfection.

close up shot of a plate of Ham and Cheese Sliders

What you’ll need for Ham Sliders

Ham and Cheese Sliders raw ingredients that are labeled

You’ll need:

Package sweet Hawaiian rolls (12 rolls)
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 pound thinly sliced deli ham
1 package Swiss cheese (12 slices)
¼ cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
½ tablespoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Ham Sliders Recipe Substitutions and Additions

MEAT: For this Swiss sliders recipe, you can use your favorite flavor of ham, such as roasted or honey ham, or you can use leftover baked ham, thinly sliced. You can also substitute turkey, chicken, or roast beef deli meat. Cook up some crispy bacon to add to the sliders either as whole strips or crumbles.

CHEESE: I love Swiss cheese for these Hawaiian roll sliders, but you could also use other types of cheese, including cheddar. Monterey Jack, pepper Jack, Colby Jack, mozzarella, provolone, white cheddar, or Havarti cheese are other great options. You can even add extra layers to make cheesier sliders if you’d like!

ROLLS: I love sweet Hawaiian rolls for this great recipe the most, but you can also use plain dinner rolls, potato slider buns, or small plain hamburger buns.

SPICY: Add a layer of banana peppers or pickled jalapeños in your sliders for an extra kick.

How to make Ham and Cheese Sliders

PRO TIP:

You can assemble these Swiss cheese sliders up to two days before baking and leave them covered in the fridge until you’re ready to pop them in the oven. If you are starting them off cold, you might need to add a few extra minutes in the oven to compensate.

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

STEP TWO: Slice rolls down the middle and leave intact – do not separate into individual servings!

STEP THREE: Spread mayonnaise on the bottom layer of the rolls and place it in the bottom of the prepared pan.

PRO TIP:

I will often use disposable pans to make this recipe because I love easy cleanup.

STEP FOUR: Place ham slices in an even layer, then top with an even layer of Swiss cheese before placing the top half of the rolls on top.

ham and Swiss cheese layered on top of mayonnaise

STEP FIVE: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, Dijon mustard, honey, poppy seeds, minced onion, and Worcestershire sauce until mixed, and pour the butter mixture evenly over top of the rolls.

PRO TIP:

Don’t skimp on the butter. It soaks into all the nooks and crannies and adds a ton of flavor to both the top and the bottom half of the slider buns.

butter, mustard, honey, poppy seeds, onion, and Worcestershire sauce mixed in a bowl

STEP SIX: Cover with foil and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the melted cheese is bubbly and the tops of the rolls are golden brown.

PRO TIP:

Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your sliders at the lower end of the recommended baking time.

How long to bake ham and cheese sliders?

You will bake the ham and cheese sliders for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

What goes with Ham and Cheese Sliders

These Hawaiian ham and cheese sliders are great for a party appetizer or even for an easy lunch or quick dinner. Add a salad on the side, such as our dill pickle pasta salad or egg pasta salad.

For dessert, add a slice of our amazing Swiss cake roll!

If you’re looking for other great slider recipes, you will want to try our Philly cheesesteak sliders and our buffalo chicken sliders.

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How to keep ham and cheese sliders warm?

To keep your ham and cheese sliders warm, cover them in foil and place them in a 300°F oven for 8-10 minutes. You can also wrap each slider individually with foil after it has been cooked and reheat them when needed.

Ham Cheese Sliders Storage

IN THE FRIDGE: These are best eaten right away, but you can store leftovers in the fridge and reheat them for later. I would suggest first wrapping with plastic wrap and then adding a second layer of aluminum foil.

IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze for up to three months. Allow them to thaw for about 30 minutes before baking.

close up overhead shot of a plate of Ham and Cheese Sliders

How to reheat ham and cheese sliders?

To reheat your ham and cheese sliders, preheat the oven to 350°F. Wrap each slider individually with foil and place them on a baking sheet. Heat for 6-8 minutes or until heated through.

Why you’ll love Ham and Swiss Sliders

Filled with flavor, these Hawaiian roll ham and cheese sliders are the ultimate in cheesy comfort food. A great option for tailgating, to serve at a game day party, or as a family dinner, you’ll love how hearty and delicious these are — and so quick and easy to make, too!

Ham Sliders Recipe FAQs

Can I freeze sliders?

This easy recipe can be frozen in an airtight container for up to three months.

Can sliders be prepared ahead of time?

This slider recipe can be made ahead and kept in the fridge. You can then warm them in the oven when you are ready to serve.

Can I choose a different kind of cheese for these sliders?

These hot ham sliders would be yummy with any type of melted cheese on top to make them all gooey.

How do you keep sliders from getting soggy?

To keep your sliders from getting soggy, it is important to preheat the oven before baking and make sure that the cheese is melted and bubbly. Once you have taken them out of the oven, let them cool slightly before serving.

Do you cover sliders when baking?

You will want to cover the sliders with aluminum foil before baking so that the tops of the buns don’t get too browned while waiting for the cheese to melt.

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