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posted: 01/28/23

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Ham and Cheese Sliders are the best solution for an easy dinner. These make the perfect party food, and will win over any crowd.

a ham and cheese slider being pulled out of a pan

Sliders are my favorite easy recipe ever. They are layer upon layer of deliciousness. They take minutes to make, but can feed a dozen people. And the flavor possibilities are endless.

Ham and Cheese Sliders are a classic. Made on Hawaiian rolls and with the best sauce on top, these are going to be a huge hit no matter who you serve them to.

Reader Review

These were a huge hit when I brought them to the party. Not only are the flavors delicious together but it’s a breeze to make!

How to Make Ham and Cheese Sliders

This is a brief overview of how to make these delicious hot ham and cheese sliders. For the full recipe with all of the measurements, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

  1. Cut the Hawaiian rolls in half. I like to use a large serrated knife for this and place one hand on top of the rolls while cutting with the other hand.
  2. Add the filling. Layer the bottom half of the rolls with half the ham, all of the cheese, and then the rest of the ham.
  3. Add the top half of the rolls.
  4. Pour the sauce over the top of the rolls. Cover the baking dish with foil and then bake.

Ham and Cheese Slider Sauce

One of the best parts of this recipe is the sauce that you pour over the top. It brings so much flavor to these and takes them from a sandwich to a recipe that you will make for parties over and over.

The combination of butter, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, and dried minced onions is perfection. If you are making this recipe ahead of time, you will want to wait until right before baking make and pour on the sauce.

sauce being poured over ham and cheese sliders before baking

How to Bake Sliders

These need to bake long enough so that the cheese melts throughout the whole pan of sliders. However, if you bake them too long the top will burn.

It is important that for the first 15 minutes of the baking time they are covered with foil. In the last 10 minutes of baking, the foil comes off and it allows the tops of the sliders to crisp up in the best way.

Substitutions and Variations

I think that the flavors in this sauce work great with ham and Swiss cheese, but you could definitely use other meats and cheeses as well.

  • Roast Beef and Cheddar
  • Turkey and Colby Jack
  • Salami and Provolone
overhead view of hot ham and cheese sliders in a baking dish

Rolls for Sliders

These Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders are made with Hawaiian rolls. The subtle sweetness of the rolls pairs perfectly with the rest of the ingredients in this recipe. That being said, you can definitely use plain rolls with this recipe and it will be delicious. Additionally, my dinner roll recipe is a great to use if you want to make your own rolls.

Dinner Rolls For Sliders

Dinner Rolls that come together in about an hour are basically magic. These homemade dinner rolls are easy to make, light and fluffy, and perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday meals!
an oval baking dish with a cloth napkin and then piled high with dinner rolls
close up of Hawaiian ham and cheese sliders in a baking dish

Making Ahead

If you want to prep these ahead of time, make them up to the point of putting on the sauce. Hold off on making the sauce until right before they are going to go in the oven. Be sure to store the sliders, covered, and in the refrigerator if you make them in advance.

FAQ

How many does this serve?

If you use a package of 24 slider rolls, and you are serving this at a party with lots of other food and side dishes, I would count on 1 to 2 sliders per person. If this is dinner for your family, you might want to bank on 3 sliders per person.

How do you keep sliders from getting soggy?

It is all in the way you bake it. Covering with foil for part of the baking time keeps them from burning, but removing the foil for the last portion of baking is what keeps them from getting soggy.

a batch of ham and cheese sliders recipe stacked one on top of the other

What Goes with Ham and Cheese Sliders

When Sliders are Dinner

If you are serving these for dinner with your family, here are a few sides that would pair very well with these. Since your oven will be occupied with the sliders, none of these require baking.

When Sliders are Party Food

If this is part of a spread for a party, here are a few other dishes that would be fantastic to put out. All of these can be made ahead of your party.

I love being a small part of your dinners and celebrations. If you make this ham and cheese sliders recipe, or any of my recipes, please leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

a ham and cheese slider being pulled out of a pan
4.98 from 191 votes

Ham and Cheese Sliders

Serves: 24
(tap # to scale)
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Ham and Cheese Sliders are the perfect solution to an easy dinner. These make the perfect party food, and will win over any crowd.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion (or 1 1/2 teaspoons onion power)
  • 1 pound Hawaiian Rolls 24 small or 12 large (my dinner rolls also work great)
  • 1 pound deli ham thinly sliced
  • 1 pound Swiss cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 by 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Mix together the butter, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, onion.
  • Cut the rolls in half and put the bottom in the prepared baking dish. Top with half the ham. Add the cheese, and top with the remaining ham.
  • Add the tops of the rolls and pour over the butter mixture. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and remove the foil. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, cut and serve immediately.
Serving: 1slider Calories: 220kcal (11%) Carbohydrates: 12g (4%) Protein: 11g (22%) Fat: 14g (22%) Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0.2g Cholesterol: 46mg (15%) Sodium: 359mg (16%) Potassium: 79mg (2%) Fiber: 0.1g Sugar: 4g (4%) Vitamin A: 276IU (6%) Vitamin C: 0.2mg Calcium: 176mg (18%) Iron: 0.2mg (1%)
Author: Lisa Longley
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
a ham and cheese slider being pulled out of a pan

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  1. Susanna says

    5 stars
    This was so melty and delicious! I didn’t use the poppyseed, just a brush with garlic butter on the top.

    • Lisa Longley says

      I’m so glad you liked it!

  2. mary says

    when you say prepared baking dish how is it prepared

    • Lisa Longley says

      Mary, thank you so much for bringing this to my attention. That was written poorly. It is a 9 by 13 inch baking dish that is sprayed with cooking spray.

  3. Carl Pirro says

    Thanks Lisa for the sliders recipe. Planning in making this for our group “someday”.

  4. Krista says

    If you were to make these without the sauce, what would you use as a replacement? Just butter?

    • Lisa Longley says

      I’m worried without the sauce it won’t be nearly as delicious.

  5. Kay says

    Love the ham and Swiss ,Hawaiian rollsliders

  6. Dee-Dee says

    I have tried a few dinners. The easy crockpot lasagna was my favourite, so far. Will try the sliders this weekend. Thank you

    • Lisa Longley says

      I’m so happy to hear that Dee-Dee! As you try more, I love it when readers leave reviews on the recipes. It makes my day.

  7. Linda says

    Can I make these the day before I need them?

    • Lisa Longley says

      I don’t recommend making these the day before because the butter topping will make everything a bit soggy. They are pretty quick to throw together though!

  8. Sue says

    5 stars
    Very good!

  9. Pam Hackett says

    It was a super crowd pleaser!!

    • Lisa Longley says

      I’m so glad that you enjoyed it, Pam!

  10. Jan says

    I tried this recipe. Used leftover hotdog buns. It worked. Nobody went hungry.

    • Lisa Longley says

      I’m so glad to hear it worked for you!

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