Ham and Cheese Sliders are the best solution for an easy dinner. These make the perfect party food, and will win over any crowd.
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add the top half of the rolls.
- 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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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!
Ham and Cheese Sliders
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.
Laura Anderson says
I made a bunch of these for an adult’s birthday party we threw and they were a huge hit. Everyone kept asking what I “put in” the sliders. There were no sliders left although other foods and snacks were available. The only thing I did different was I used Watkins brand Everything Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend instead of the dry ingredients mentioned in the recipe. Simply because that’s what I already had on hand. It has poppy and sesame seeds, dehydrated onion, garlic and sea salt. So not much different than the recipe called for. This is now our go to slider recipe and we’re making them for our Super Bowl 2023 party too. Yum! Thanks for the recipe!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed them so much!
Deb Court says
I made these for a super bowl party and they were a hit ! Everyone including my husband. I also made a turkey, bacon, provolone alternative and they were great too. Thank you. These are a definite mainstay on the party food list.
I’m so glad these were a hit!
Anna says
You didn’t mention using the brown sugar mixture
It’s in step four.
Lisa says
I would like to make these ahead for a family function. Do you spray the baking dish before loading in the ingredients if you plan to store it in the refrigerator overnight? Also, do you need to take everything out and let it warm to room temp before adding the sauce and cooking? Thanks!
Definitely spray the pan before, but go light on it. And yes! It will be helpful to let it come to room temperature a little before popping it in the oven.
Nancy R says
These were a huge hit at our party! Everyone wanted more and I had 3 9×13 pans of them! This is now our go to slider recipe!
I’m so happy to her that!
Cynthia says
My family and I loved them, thank you for sharing your recipe. Made steak and cheese sliders the same way, they also turned out great!
I’m so glad that these were a hit!
Mark Luber says
I plan to try your sliders for an Easter Family Gathering; looks easy enough.
I hope they are a hit!
Denny says
Great easy tastey and fool proof.
I’m so glad you enjoyed them!
Amy says
Oh my, these are amazing! I will definitely be making these again…and again and again!
I’m so glad they were a hit!
Max says
I’m taking these to a party and they probably won’t be eaten for 45 to 60 minutes after they come out of the oven. There isn’t an oven at the venue. Any tips so they don’t turn into a mess?
They won’t turn into a mess, they just might harden a little and obviously won’t be warm. There isn’t a whole lot you can do about that other than keep them in an insulated travel bag to help a little.