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Our hot ham and cheese slider recipe is easy and on the table in 30 minutes – an absolutely addicting crowd favorite that disappears in a heartbeat!
prepped in 10 minutes!
Do you have leftover Crockpot Ham after the holidays? We always buy a HUGE Honey Glazed Ham to be sure we have plenty of leftovers to divide and freeze in bags. Then, we take out a bag, let it thaw, and use it as a shortcut in our favorite Ham and Cheese slider recipe.
These sliders prep in 10 minutes and bake for 20, making them an easy 30-minute quick dinner idea that feeds the masses or great for parties and game nights.
No leftovers? Deli ham works just fine as well! And if you love sliders, be sure to check out our: Monte Cristo Sliders and Chicken Parmesan Sliders.
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- Feeds a crowd. This makes an entire pan of sliders, perfect for feeding everyone!
- Freezable. Easily make these ahead of time—which is helpful when you have a lot of dishes to prepare or need something easy.
- A weeknight must. This appetizer, side dish, or entree is on the table in only 30 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner idea!
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 20 minutes
- 12 sweet slider buns – We love to use Hawaiian rolls, but you can also use plain Yeast Dinner Rolls, Potato Rolls, or small plain hamburger buns.
- ¾ pound sliced deli ham honey – Use leftover Honey Glazed Ham, deli ham, or smoked ham. Change it up and use turkey, chicken, bacon, or roast beef.
- ¾ pound Swiss cheese – or American cheese, provolone, or cheddar cheese
Glaze
- 1 stick unsalted butter – 1 stick equals ½ cup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar – light or dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard – or your favorite brown mustard
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- pinch black pepper
How to make Ham and Cheese Sliders
- PREP. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch dish with baking spray, or Line the Pan with Parchment Paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- ROLLS. Cut 12 sweet rolls in half. Don’t attempt to do this individually, use your biggest serrated knife and slice the entire sheet. Place the bottom layer snuggly into the bottom of the dish.
- LAYER. Place half of the cheese over the top, layer with ham slices, then the remaining cheese.
- SAUCE. In a small microwave-safe bowl, add ½ cup melted butter and heat until melted. Whisk in 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon dijon, 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, onion powder, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire, ¼ teaspoon salt, and a pinch black pepper.
- Brush over the tops of the rolls. Pour the excess in between and in all of the nooks and crannies.
- BAKE. Cover with aluminum foil and let sit while the oven preheats. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes.
- SERVE! Remove and serve immediately when they’re warm and melty.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 sweet slider buns
- ¾ pound sliced deli ham, honey or leftover Easter ham works well
- ¾ pound swiss cheese
Glaze
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Lightly spray a 9×13 inch dish with baking spray. Cut the sweet rolls in half. Don't attempt to do this individually, use your biggest serrated knife and slice the entire sheet. Place the bottom layer snuggly into the bottom of the dish.
- Place half of the cheese over the top, layer with ham, then the remaining cheese.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, add the butter and heat until melted. Stir in brown sugar, dijon, poppy seeds, onion powder, worcestershire, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush over the tops of the rolls. Pour the excess in between and in all of the nooks and crannies.
- Cover with aluminum foil and let sit while the oven preheats. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes. Remove and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Fridge: Wrap the pan with plastic and store for 2-3 days. Place the glaze in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Freezer: Place the glaze in a freezer ziplock and place on top of the prepared sliders. Wrap the pan with plastic then again with aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw for about 30 minutes before cooking.
- To bake. Remove the plastic wrap. Reheat the glaze and pour the butter sauce over the sliders. Cover with foil and bake according to the directions.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Assemble the sliders, but save the butter topping until you are ready to bake. Depending on how far in advance you’re making them, you can store the following ways:
Fridge. Wrap the pan with plastic and store for 2-3 days. Place the glaze in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Freezer. Place the glaze in a freezer Ziploc and place on top of the prepared sliders. Wrap the pan with plastic then again with aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw for about 30 minutes before cooking.
To bake. Remove the plastic wrap. Reheat the glaze and pour the butter sauce over the sliders. Cover with foil and bake according to the directions.
Store fully baked sliders together in a large pan (allow to cool and cover the pan with plastic wrap and again with foil), or individually (wrap each slider in plastic and place them together in a freezer ziploc). Store the sliders in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
You’ve done it again Kristyn this is simple but so delicious. our exchange student from japan couldn’t get enough of these. He thinks it’s the quintessential american food and took the recipe home.
great idea for a large number of servings, thank you!
They are amazing. I use half of the amount of poppyseeds tho
Glad you think so 🙂 Thank you for sharing that!
Love these Tasty sliders!! Perfect blend of sweet and savory. They are an easy hearty app or simple dinner!
Thank you for sharing that! We make these a lot, for those reasons!
these make the perfect, quick, tasty appetizer!
My favorite grocery store had Hawaiian rolls on sale for $1….perfect time to try this recipe. We love them! The smell is almost as good as the taste. Perfect for Football season parties.
$1??? What a great deal!! I would have stocked up! Hope you love these, as much as we do!
I can not get enough of these sliders! This is a super great recipe to make for groups. It makes a lot and they are delicious! Will be making these over and over!
This is a favorite go to meal that is quick and easy. Its also good to prepare ahead of time and just finish with the sauce before its baked. Melted haM and cheese with a yummy sAuce. Whats not to like?
oh, my gosh, these are incredible! we made them for a party & everyone raved about them! they are melt in your mouth good. they’d be great with all kinds of meats & cheeses, too!
Simple is always the best ! Thank you !
I agree!! Thanks for stopping by!