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Quick + easy hot Ham and Cheese Sliders are absolutely addicting. They are a crowd favorite and disappear in minutes!
Ham and Cheese Sliders are perfect for an appetizer or as an entree to feed a crowd. Try our Buffalo Chicken Sliders and Monte Cristo Sliders for more deliciousness!
prepped in 10 minutes!
Do you have leftover ham after the holidays? We always buy a HUGE ham just for the leftovers. Divide up leftover ham and freeze it in bags. Take a bag out at a time, let it thaw, and use it in some yummy recipes.
We love to use the ham in omelets, strata, soup, and of course, sandwiches. This Ham and Cheese Slider recipe is another favorite to use with the ham (regular deli ham works great too)! We especially love how simple they are.
These ham sliders are a little sweet, a little savory, and loaded with melty cheese and a whole lot of ham.
And like I said – they’re easy! You need just a few simple ingredients and about 10 minutes of time to prep them. Sounds doable, right?
How to make Ham and Cheese Sliders
PREP. Lightly spray a 9×13 inch dish with baking spray.
ROLLS. Cut the sweet rolls in half. Don’t attempt to do this individually, use your biggest serrated knife and slice the entire sheet at once. Place the bottom layer snuggly into the bottom of the dish.
LAYER. Place half of the cheese over top, then layer with ham, then the remaining cheese.
SAUCE. 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.
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. Mmmm!
Variations
Meat. Try switching up the meats and use turkey, chicken, bacon, or roast beef.
Cheese. Try different cheeses like American cheese, provolone, or cheddar cheese.
Leftover ham. Use leftover holiday ham or deli ham. You can also change up the flavor and use honey ham or smoked ham.
Rolls. We love using Hawaiian rolls, but you can also use plain Dinner Rolls, Potato Rolls, or small plain hamburger buns.
Make ahead of time
If you have a party or large gathering coming up, these Ham and Cheese Sliders are a really great appetizer. Both kids and adults love them, and you can actually make them ahead of time—which is super helpful when you have lots of dishes to prepare.
Make ahead of time. 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 with plastic. Store for 2-3 days.
- Freezer: wrap 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. Place in an oven-safe baking dish and top with butter sauce. Cover with foil and bake according to the directions.
Complete the meal by also making:
For even more ham recipes, check out:
- Hot Ham and Cheese Roll Ups
- Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup
- Ham n Cheese Strata
- Flatbread Wrap Bites
- Ham and Bean Soup
- Lunch Kabobs
Ham and Cheese Sliders Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 sweet slider buns
- ¾ pound sliced deli ham honey or leftover Easter ham works well
- ¾ pound swiss cheese
For the 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 at once. Place the bottom layer snuggly into the bottom of the dish.
- Place half of the cheese over top, then 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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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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!