This Ham and Cheese Sliders Recipe is buttery and delicious, with sweet Hawaiian rolls, deli ham or holiday leftovers, Swiss cheese, and a seasoned buttery topping.

Ham and cheese sliders stacked on top of each other showing the delicious inside.
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Sliders So Good, You’ll Wish You Made a Double Batch!

Over the years, I’ve shared all kinds of slider recipes, but the two I make most often are these Ham and Cheese Sliders and these French Dip Sliders. It’s about time I added this one to the mix!

These mini sandwiches are not only incredibly easy to make, but they’re also the perfect game day snack. With the Super Bowl coming up and February right around the corner, these sliders deserve a spot on your game-day menu.

I’ve included step-by-step photos that walk you through the whole recipe visually, just to show how EASY it really is!

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The rolls, cheese, and meat being layered into the pan.

Ham And Cheese Sliders Recipe Ingredients

IngredientTip
Hawaiian RollsKeep the rolls connected and slice the entire slab horizontally with a serrated knife.
Ham & Swiss CheeseThinly sliced deli ham layers best. Use pre-sliced Swiss for quick assembly.
Butter & Worcestershire SauceLet the melted butter cool slightly before whisking everything together.
Dijon Mustard, Poppy Seeds & Dried OnionWhisk well so the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the topping.
Salt & PepperAdd to taste. A good pinch of each is plenty.
Adding the top layer of rolls to the dish, then the butter topping being spread on top and it all being baked.

How To Make Ham And Cheese Sliders Recipe

  1. Slice Rolls: Cut the sheet of rolls horizontally, keeping the rolls connected and the bottom half slightly thicker.
  2. Layer: Add cheese, ham, and another layer of cheese. Replace the top half.
  3. Add Topping: Whisk melted butter, seasonings, and Dijon, then pour over the rolls.
  4. Bake: Cover and bake. Slice and enjoy warm!

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What I like To serve With These Sliders

These ham and cheese sliders work great as an appetizer or easy meal. Kids love the smaller size! Here are our favorite sides to serve with them.

What To Serve With Sliders

These ham and cheese sliders work great as an appetizer or easy meal. Kids love the smaller size! Here are our favorite sides to serve with them.

Ham and cheese sliders being picked up with a cheesy pull.

Storage

Can you freeze this Ham and Cheese Sliders Recipe?

Yes, you can! Here’s how:

  1. Assemble: Prepare sliders but don’t bake; include ham, cheese, and topping.
  2. Freeze: Place unbaked sliders on a tray, freeze briefly, then transfer to a freezer bag or wrap well in foil and plastic.
  3. Bake from frozen: Bake directly from the freezer, allowing extra time for them to heat through.

How do you store sliders?

  • Cool: Let cooked sliders reach room temperature. Place in an airtight container or wrap tightly in foil or plastic wrap. Store for 1-2 days in the fridge.

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Ham and Cheese Sliders Recipe

Ham and Cheese Sliders Recipe are buttery, cheesy perfection! Sweet Hawaiian rolls, deli ham or leftovers, Swiss cheese, and a seasoned buttery topping make them irresistible.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders

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Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 package (12 rolls total) Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls
  • 3/4 pound deli ham thinly sliced; I use honey ham or black forest ham
  • 1 (12-ounce) package Swiss cheese sliced
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup, melted
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • Salt and pepper optional

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Using a sharp serrated knife, slice the rolls in half horizontally (see pictures in post) while keeping individual rolls intact. Place the bottom half of the rolls in the prepared pan.
  • Add half the cheese in an even layer on top of the rolls. Next, add an even layer of ham. Top with the remaining cheese in an even layer on top. Finish with the top half of the rolls.
  • Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Set aside to slightly cool. Whisk in the Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, minced onion, and salt and pepper to taste. (I add a good pinch of each.)
  • 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—I usually use just over 3/4 of it.
  • Cover the rolls with foil and bake 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.
  • Serve these sliders straight out of the oven!
Final step! Please let us know how it was by leaving a review.

Recipe Notes

Storage: Let cooked sliders cool to room temperature. Place in an airtight container or wrap tightly in foil or plastic wrap. Store in the fridge for 1–2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 495mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 483IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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

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70 Comments

  1. Brenda says:

    Can you make these ahead and make later?

    1. Chelsea Lords says:

      I wouldn’t recommend making them too far in advance, they will get soggy! These are best made right before baking/eating

  2. Beth says:

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

    1. Chelsea Lords says:

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

  3. Natalie says:

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

  4. Toni says:

    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.

  5. Katie says:

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

  6. Betsy says:

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

  7. Jami says:

    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?

  8. Sabrina says:

    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!

  9. Stephanie Rarick says:

    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!!

    1. chelseamessyapron says:

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

  10. denae stahl says:

    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!

    1. chelseamessyapron says:

      I use WP recipe maker 🙂

      1. Denae@MyWayGourmet says:

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

        1. chelseamessyapron says:

          Hope you love it! 🙂