These ham and cheese sliders are the best for game day parties. Ham and cheese are layered in Hawaiian rolls, brushed with a poppyseed butter sauce, baked and served hot!
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Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders
Whenever we have leftover dinner rolls, baked ham or crockpot spiral ham from the holidays, ham and cheese sliders are one of my favorite ways to use it up. It’s such a quick and easy appetizer idea that everyone always loves.
If you have time, you can make this Hawaiian rolls recipe, too! They taste best hot right out of the oven when the melty cheese is still fresh!
5 star review
“That poppyseed sauce was soooo good! I made these with provolone and my husband LOVED them. He said that sauce put them over the top – thank you!”
– Tracy
Recipe Ingredients
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
- Hawaiian rolls: Hawaiian rolls adds a hint of sweetness that pairs well with the savory ham and butter.
- Ham: Honey ham or a smoky ham are great, but sliced deli ham works great too.
- Cheese: Swiss cheese is a classic choice with ham, although mozzarella or provolone work, too.
- Mayonnaise: Adds a slight tang and another layer of flavor.
- Poppyseed butter sauce: Melted butter, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and poppy seeds.
How to Make Ham and Cheese Sliders
Sweet Hawaiian buns, salty ham, melty cheese and a savory butter sauce with crunchy poppy seeds, it’s no wonder that this hot ham and cheese sliders recipe are a favorite!
Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally using a large bread knife, keeping the rolls connected to each other while cutting. Then remove the top section and place on a cutting board.
Add bottom roll section to baking dish, then spread mayo on insides of both the bottom and top sections. Layer the ham and slices of cheese on each bottom half of the rolls.
Whisk together the butter, mustard, Worcestershire, onion powder and poppy seeds in a small bowl. Pour or brush the butter mixture evenly over the ham sliders. Let sit about 10 minutes for sauce to soak in. Then cover the pan with foil and bake sliders in the oven until the cheese is melted.
Tips and Variations
- Other meat: Try cranberry turkey sliders or your favorite deli meat, like roast beef and cheddar or salami and provolone.
- Grill: You can also pour the sauce on the inside instead of over top. Then wrap with foil and place the sliders on the grill for about 5 minutes until melted.
- Cheese options: These can be made with cheddar cheese, Colby Jack, American, pepper jack or your favorite!
- Make ahead: Assemble with the mayo, ham, and slices of cheese. Cover with foil and place in the fridge. Make the dressing, but don’t add it until you are ready to bake. The next day, pour poppyseed butter sauce over the sliders, soak for 10 minutes, and bake for 10-15 minutes, until golden.
Sliders are so versatile and always a favorite. Also try Hawaiian roll breakfast sliders, BBQ pork sliders, cheeseburger sliders or buffalo chicken sliders.
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
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Ingredients
- 12 Hawaiian dinner rolls
- 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 12 slices deli ham , or leftover ham
- 6 slices swiss cheese , cut in half
- 4-6 Tablespoons butter , melted
- ½ Tablespoon dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2-1 teaspoon onion powder , or minced onions
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat oven to 350°F and butter a 9×13" baking dish. Slice 12 Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally using a large bread knife. Make sure to keep the rolls connected to each other while cutting. Once sliced, remove the top section and place on a cutting board.
- Assemble. Add bottom section to your baking dish. Spread 2 Tablespoons mayo onto the insides of both the bottom and top sections. Then place 12 slices of ham and 6 slices Swiss cheese on each roll in the bottom section. Add top roll section back to baking dish and evenly match up.
- Butter sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together 4-6 Tablespoons melted butter, 1/2 Tablespoon mustard, 1/4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon onion powder and 1 teaspoon poppy seeds. The more butter the gooey they will be. Pour evenly over all of the rolls. Let sit about 10 minutes for sauce to soak in.
- Cover ham sliders with foil and bake for 10-15 minutes. Uncover and cook an additional 2 minutes to brown the top of the rolls. Best served while warm.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: 30 Minute Meals, 30 Minute Meals, American, Appetizers, Dinner, Freezer-Friendly, Mini appetizers, Nut-Free, Pork, Super Bowl
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
so good!! new staple meal !
So glad you enjoyed them!
This recipe is so good! It has become a family favorite!! I switch up the meat and cheese used from time to time but always use the spread for the top!
So happy to hear that it has become a favorite!
I have made these many times and it’s always a hit, I added Genoa salami and pepper jack cheese instead of swiss. Also made Ruben sliders using the butter topping.
All the combinations sound delicious!
Unsure of seasoned butter, but made them taste wonderful!! I am making over and over again!
So glad you enjoyed them!
Everyone loves these little morsels with the big taste. Easy to make and delicious to eat!
Glad the family enjoyed the sliders!
Best recipe ever! Great for lunch, supper, to take to a party, etc. Always double the recipe because trust me, everyone always wants more! If you have leftovers you can pop them in the microwave but I recommend the air fryer for reheating. Thanks for our new addiction lol.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the ham and cheese sliders! Thanks for your review :)
My sister made them as an appetizer for a large family dinner and I’ve been making them every few weeks ever since. I eat a couple while warm and then freeze the rest (individually) wrapped in tin foil and then put into a freezer ziplock. I take a couple out and defrost in fridge and eat with soup for lunch. I’m SO obsessed!! This has been going on for months now. lol. Amazing!!
So glad you enjoy them and great idea to freeze then have on hand for lunch!
The only thing that was said negative was “Why didn’t make more”!
Delicious
Love that review! Thanks for making!
Love these – I use havarti and smoked ham. I also tried Italian meats with provolone and instead of poppyseed I used oregano and parm and we dipped them in a bolognese or marinara sauce. Can’t go wrong with this recipe
Those substitutions sound amazing! So glad you enjoy it and can customize it to your tastes each time you make it!
Easy and delicious! Have made many times and always a hit!
So glad it’s a repeat winner!
Easy and delicious! My first time making sliders and I’m a fan
So glad to hear they went over well!
My Mom had a similar recipe when I was a child…great memories.
Easy recipe-delicious!!
Thanks for sharing.
They were delicious. I made turkey Gouda and cranberry as well as ham and Swiss sliders. Topping was delicious, we didn’t have poppy seeds so I replaced it with Everything Bagel spice and they did not disappoint!! Will make these over and over. Delicious cold as well.
Sounds delicious Diana! They’re a perfect, easy meal to make! Thanks for stopping by :)
So glad to hear Everything Bagel Seasoning was good on this. Was planning on making them for church brunch this Sunday and wanted to use it instead of poppyseed.