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January 26, 2019 14 Comments

Ham and Cheese Sliders

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Buttery and delicious party food: ham and cheese sliders with sweet Hawaiian rolls, deli (or leftover holiday) ham, swiss cheese, and a deliciously seasoned buttery topping.

As game day approaches, there’s nothing better than easy and delicious finger foods! These sliders make the perfect appetizer accompaniment for pigs in a blanket, Italian sliders, and/or this cheeseball! These sandwiches can be prepared in advance and baked right before you’re ready to serve them.

Close-up of ham and cheese slider sandwich stacked on top of the other sliders

Ham and Cheese Sliders

I’ve shared several slider recipes over the years, but the ones we tend to make the most frequently are these very ham and cheese sliders or these French dip sliders. So it’s definitely about time I shared this recipe with you all!

These ham and cheese sliders are ridiculously easy to make and they make the perfect game day snack. With the Superbowl rapidly approaching (how are we almost to FEBRUARY already?!) you’ll definitely want to add these to your list of game day eats.

Below I’ve got step by step photos which basically tell you the entire recipe in pictures; told you these are EASY!

Step by step process shots making ham and cheese sliders -- adding cheese and ham to rolls

How to make Ham and Cheese Sliders:

  • Separate the rolls: using a sharp, serrated knife, slice the rolls in half so you have a top and bottom — you want the bottom slightly thicker than the top.
  • Add cheese and meat: add a layer of cheese, a layer of ham, and another layer of cheese. Add that top half of the rolls right back on top.
  • Make buttery topping: melt some butter + a few seasonings + dijon mustard to a bowl. Whisk together and pour over the rolls.
  • Bake: cover the rolls and bake! Slice ’em up and enjoy these hot ham and cheese sandwiches straight out of the oven!

Step by step process shots making ham and cheese sliders -- adding butter mixture to the top and baking

What side dish goes with ham and cheese sliders?

If you aren’t serving these as an appetizer, they also make a great meal. Below are some of our favorite side dishes to pair with these sandwiches.

  • Italian Salad
  • Fruit Salad
  • Funeral Potatoes
  • Roasted Vegetables

Finished ham and sliders after being baked -- one slider being pulled up with cheese pulls

More Game Day Eats:

  • Chicken Salad (serve on mini croissants for perfect finger food)
  • Baked Chicken Taquitos
  • Chipotle Ranch Dip
  • Loaded Baked Potato Dip
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

Buttery and delicious party food: ham and cheese sliders with sweet Hawaiian rolls, deli (or leftover holiday) ham, swiss cheese, and a deliciously seasoned buttery topping.

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Ham and Cheese Sliders
Servings: 12 sliders
Calories: 113 kcal
Author: Chelsea, highly adapted from AllRecipes
Ingredients
  • 1 package (12 rolls total) sweet Hawaiian rolls
  • 3/4 pound cooked deli ham, thinly sliced (I use honey ham or black forest ham)
  • 1 package (12 ounces) swiss cheese, sliced
  • 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon Worcesteshire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon poppyseeds
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • Salt and Pepper, optional
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray and set aside.

  2. Using a sharp serrated knife, slice the rolls in half (see pictures in post) while keeping individual rolls intact. Place the bottom half of the rolls in the prepared pan. 

  3. Add half of the cheese in an even layer on top of the rolls. Next, add an even layer of ham. Add the remaining cheese in an even layer on top. Add the top half of the rolls.

  4. To a microwave safe bowl, melt the butter. Set aside to to slightly cool. Whisk in the Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, poppyseeds, minced onion, and salt and pepper to taste (I add a good pinch of each). 

  5. Slowly pour the butter mixture over the rolls. Use a pastry brush or spatula to evenly spread the mixture over the tops. Some of the mixture will pool at the bottom of the rolls which you want to make the bottoms crispy! You don't need to use all the butter mixture, we usually use just over 3/4ths of it.

  6. Cover the rolls with foil and bake covered for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and (watching closely) bake for another 3-5 minutes or until tops are slightly crispy and cheese is melty.

  7. Serve these sliders straight out of the oven!

Nutrition facts in ham and cheese sliders.

Buttery and delicious party food: ham and cheese sliders with sweet Hawaiian rolls, deli (or leftover holiday) ham, swiss cheese, and a deliciously seasoned buttery topping. via chelseasmessyapron.com #ham #swiss #slider #sliders #game #day #food #gameday #football #appetizer #app #sandwich #quick #easy #poppyseed
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  1. denae stahl says

    January 27, 2019 at 7:56 pm

    since wordpress updated, and easy recipe doesn’t work anymore (at least not for me) which recipe plugin do you use now? i switched to wp recipe maker. thanks!

    Reply
    • chelseamessyapron says

      January 28, 2019 at 8:51 am

      I use WP recipe maker 🙂

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        January 29, 2019 at 6:50 pm

        OK. Thank you! BTW, I purchased your
        e-book…

        Reply
        • chelseamessyapron says

          January 29, 2019 at 9:12 pm

          Hope you love it! 🙂

          Reply
  2. Stephanie Rarick says

    January 28, 2019 at 9:23 am

    5 stars
    Chelsea: Love this recipe! I made these for a work-related potluck and everyone went crazy over them! They could not believe how delicious they were, plus how easy they were to make. I also discovered that any leftovers (if you are lucky enough to have any) can be frozen and are just as awesome as fresh-baked. Thank you!!

    Reply
    • chelseamessyapron says

      January 28, 2019 at 2:54 pm

      Yay! I’m so thrilled to hear these sliders were a hit! 🙂 Thanks so much for the comment and review Stephanie!

      Reply
  3. Sabrina says

    February 1, 2019 at 6:54 pm

    love how this can be made in production line style! Just one huge slice of bread that is already pre-sliced kinda into rolls, nice and thank you!

    Reply
  4. Jami says

    October 21, 2019 at 3:29 pm

    Has anyone tried these in a crock pot or turkey roaster? I was hoping to do these at a work potluck but don’t have access to an oven – any suggestions?

    Reply
  5. Betsy says

    November 11, 2019 at 4:49 pm

    5 stars
    So tasty! These are perfect for holiday get-togethers and birthday parties, and the Superbowl in February! Love this!

    Reply
  6. Katie says

    November 11, 2019 at 5:22 pm

    5 stars
    This is one of my all time favorite weeknight dinners. Our whole family loves these!

    Reply
  7. Toni says

    November 11, 2019 at 8:32 pm

    5 stars
    I saw this photo on Pinterest and knew I had to make them. Boy are they great! So easy for a crowd too.

    Reply
  8. Natalie says

    November 11, 2019 at 9:54 pm

    5 stars
    These are my favorite to make for entertaining! They are such a crowd pleaser, so cheesy, & so good!!

    Reply
  9. Beth says

    November 11, 2019 at 10:01 pm

    5 stars
    We made these for football Sunday and boy were they good! We devoured them! Can’t wait to make them again!

    Reply
    • Chelsea Lords says

      November 26, 2019 at 10:28 am

      YAYY!! I’m soo happy to hear you enjoyed this!! Thanks for your comment! 🙂

      Reply

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