Ham and Cheese Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls (original) (raw)

Ham and Cheese Sliders — 🙌🏻🎉 Baked juicy ham and Swiss cheese nestled in soft Hawaiian rolls and brushed with a buttery Dijon, onion, and poppy seed topping! Fast, EASY, and a party and family FAVORITE! Everyone is going to want THIS recipe!

A ham and cheese slider on a Hawaiian roll.

Best Ever Hawaiian Roll Sliders Recipe
Ham and Cheese Sliders Ingredients
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How to Make Ham and Cheese Sliders
Recipe FAQs
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Best Ever Hawaiian Roll Sliders Recipe

If you’re in need of an easy comfort-food recipe for game day, holiday parties or events, an after-school snack that everyone loves, or a quickie easy weeknight dinner on busy weeknights, these Hawaiian roll sliders will do the trick.

This recipe features baked juicy ham and Swiss cheese nestled in soft, sweet Hawaiian rolls with a buttery Dijon, onion, and poppy seed topping. Hawaiian bread is one of my all-time favorite kinds of bread, and it’s absolutely perfect for the sliders.

Six ham and cheese sliders topped with poppyseeds.

It stays soft and tender in the interior and while the base of the sliders have an ever-so-slight crispiness from the buttery mixture that drips down during baking.

There’s flavor galore from the juicy ham, savory cheese, sharp Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, dried onions, and Worcesteshire sauce.

While eating the sliders, the term ‘butter fingers’ may come to mind. Soft, white, warm bread covered in butter is never a bad thing. As a bonus, your cuticles will be extra moisturized.

Ham and Cheese Sliders - Baked juicy ham and Swiss nestled in soft Hawaiian rolls and brushed with a buttery Dijon, onion, and poppy seed topping!! Fast, EASY, and a party FAVORITE!!

Ham and Cheese Sliders Ingredients

For these Hawaiian roll ham sliders, you’ll need the following:

Hawaiian sweet rolls – They’re my go to and so much better than white dinner rolls or other types of bread or rolls!
Cooked sliced ham – I like to use sliced ham from the deli counter (honey ham is great or Black Forest) but you can use ham in packets sold in the refrigerated cases, or leftover ham
Swiss cheese – Wondering if you can use other cheese? See the FAQs below
Unsalted butter
Dijon mustard – I love Dijon mustard in this easy sliders recipe, but you can use yellow mustard, spicy mustard, or your favorite mustard
Poppy seeds – Don’t have them but you do have ‘bagel seasoning’ or ‘everything bu the bagel seasoning’ on hand? Sprinkle a bit of that into the melted butter!
Dried minced onion or onion powder
Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper

Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.

HamTip!

If you have leftover Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter ham or this sliders recipe is a wonderful way to use it! Also check out my Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders recipe for a fun twist to take that ham off your hands.

Ham and Cheese Sliders — Baked juicy ham and Swiss nestled in soft Hawaiian rolls and brushed with a buttery Dijon, onion, and poppy seed topping!! Fast, EASY, and a party FAVORITE!!

How to Make Ham and Cheese Sliders

Hawaiian roll ham and cheese sliders are a breeze to make! I’ve given the full set of instructions and ingredient ratios in the recipe card below.

Here’s a look at how the hot ham and cheese sliders are prepared:

Using a large serrated knife, slice the rolls in half so you have a ‘slab’ of tops and a ‘slab’ of bottoms. Don’t pull the rolls apart and slice individually because you want to keep them connected.
Layer the ham and cheese onto the bottom ‘slab’ of rolls, then place the top ‘slab’ back on.
Whisk together the melted butter, mustard, poppy seeds, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Brush over the top rolls.
Before baking, you MUST let the sliders sit for 5 to 10 minutes at room temperature. This gives the butter mixture time to soak into the bread and flavor it.
Then, bake the sliders in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and serve!

Ham and Cheese Sliders - Baked juicy ham and Swiss nestled in soft Hawaiian rolls and brushed with a buttery Dijon, onion, and poppy seed topping!! Fast, EASY, and a party FAVORITE!!

Recipe FAQs

can i use cheddar cheese or other cheese?

I like to use Swiss cheese on the sliders but you can of course use your favorite sliced cheese such as cheddar cheese, mozzarella, Monterrey Jack, Pepper Jack, gouda, and more.

Should I Use Poppy seeds?

Yes! Don’t omit the poppyseeds in the sauce. They cling to the tops of the rolls and add even more texture. It’s a subtle crunch, but it makes a difference. If you don’t have them, in a pinch, some Everything But the Bagel Seasoning (which has poppy seeds) can work. Add a bit to the melted butter.

Can sliders Be Prepared in Advance?

Yes, up to a point. You can cut the rolls into slabs, then layer on the ham and Swiss cheese, and complete the assembly process. Then, cover the pan tightly with foil and refrigerate until you’re ready to add the butter mixture and bake off the sandwiches. Personally, these are so fast to prepare that I always just do it in one fell swoop but if you need to prep in advance, that’s my suggestion.

If making the hot ham and cheese sliders in advance, wait to brush on the butter mixture until you’re ready to bake them off. Otherwise the rolls will become soggy.

how should i store leftovers?

Sliders are best warm and fresh but extras will keep in airtight container or in plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Reheating them gently in the microwave is what I do, about 30 seconds, or as necessary.

Can the Sliders Be Frozen?

Technically yes, but with sliders recipes like this I recommend enjoying them fresh from the oven. However, if your options are to toss the sliders or try freezing them, I say freeze them. I imagine you’d want to reheat them from frozen in a hot oven. You may wish to brush a little more of the butter mixture on top if they start to look at all dry.

Why are the ham and cheese sliders made with Hawaiian Rolls?

Although you could technically use regular slider rolls to make this easy recipe, I highly recommend using sweet Hawaiian rolls if at all possible. Hawaiian rolls are soft, buttery, and slightly sweet. They pair perfect with the melted Swiss cheese and salty deli ham!

I also think the sweet Hawaiian rolls pair well with the sweet and salty honey mustard sauce that’s drizzled over top. The combination of textures and flavors is what makes these sliders so good!

should Ham and swiss sliders be covered or uncovered when baking?

You’ll want to cover the baking dish with foil before baking. Bake for 20 minutes covered, then remove the foil and bake an additional 5 minutes.

What to Serve with Ham and Cheese Sliders

This easy sliders recipe can be enjoyed as an appetizer or as an entree.

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If serving the sliders as a main, try pairing it with one of the following:

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▢ 1 package Hawaiian sweet rolls (12 rolls), sliced in half (see directions for more details)
▢ ¾ pound cooked deli ham, thinly sliced
▢ ¾ pound Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
▢ ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
▢ 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
▢ 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
▢ 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
▢ 2 teaspoons Worcesteshire sauce
▢ ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
▢ ¼ teaspoon pepper, or to taste

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Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9×9-inch or 9×13-inch pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
Using a large serrated knife, slice the rolls in half so you have a ‘slab’ of tops and a ‘slab’ of bottoms; don’t pull the rolls apart and slice individually because you want to keep them connected.
Place the bottom ‘slab’ of rolls in prepared pan.
Evenly layer about half of the ham over the rolls.
Evenly layer the cheese.
Evenly layer the remaining ham.
Add the top ‘slab’ of rolls; set aside.
To a medium microwave-safe bowl, add the butter and heat on high power to melt, about 1 minute.
Add the mustard, poppy seeds, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and whisk to combine.
Evenly and slowly pour the butter mixture over the rolls. Use a spatula to spread the mixture over the tops. Some of the mixture will pool at the base of the rolls.
Cover with aluminum foil and allow rolls to stand at room temp for about 5 to 10 minutes.
Bake covered for about 20 minutes or until cheese has melted.
Uncover and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until as done as desired. Baking time will vary based on the size of pan used, climate and oven variances, etc. Bake until as done as desired; watch to make sure they don’t burn since all ovens and ingredients vary.
Slice into individual sliders and serve immediately. Sliders are best warm and fresh.

Storage: Sliders are best warm and fresh but extra will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Reheating them gently in the microwave is what I do, about 30 seconds, or as necessary.

Serving: 1slider, Calories: 257kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 64mg, Sodium: 526mg, Potassium: 133mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 0.5g, Vitamin A: 474IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 272mg, Iron: 0.4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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