Description
These Ham and Cheese Sliders are a crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring savory deli ham and melted Swiss cheese nestled inside soft Hawaiian sweet rolls. The sliders are brushed with a flavorful buttery poppy seed glaze and baked to golden perfection, making them perfect for game day, parties, or easy family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Rolls and Filling
- 1 12-count package Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 1/2 pound deli-sliced ham
- 1/2 pound sliced Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (optional)
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard (optional)
Butter Glaze
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the sliders.
- Slice rolls: Carefully slice the Hawaiian rolls horizontally, separating the top and bottom halves, but keep the rolls together in a slab.
- Arrange bottom half: Place the bottom half of the rolls into a 9×13-inch baking dish, creating the base for your sliders.
- Spread mayonnaise (optional): If using, spread a thin, even layer of mayonnaise over the bottom half of the rolls for added moisture and flavor.
- Layer ham: Arrange all of the deli-sliced ham evenly over the bottom rolls, ensuring full coverage for every slider.
- Add Swiss cheese: Place a layer of sliced Swiss cheese over the ham, allowing it to melt nicely inside the sliders.
- Spread Dijon mustard (optional): If using, spread the Dijon mustard evenly on the inside of the top half of the rolls to add tanginess.
- Assemble sandwich slab: Place the top half of the rolls over the cheese layer, completing your sandwich slab.
- Make butter glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, onion powder, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Brush tops: Pour the butter mixture evenly over the top of the sandwich slab, spreading gently with a brush or spoon to coat all the tops.
- Cover and bake: Loosely cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning and bake for 15 minutes.
- Uncover and bake: Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and buttery.
- Rest sliders: Remove from oven and let the sandwich sit for 5 minutes, allowing the cheese to set and flavors to meld.
- Slice and serve: Carefully slice between each roll to create individual sliders and serve warm for the best taste experience.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a few dashes of hot sauce to the butter glaze.
- You can substitute Swiss cheese with cheddar or provolone for a different flavor profile.
- These sliders are best served fresh but can be reheated covered with foil to retain moisture.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free rolls if needed to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Leftover sliders can be wrapped tightly and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Ham and cheese sliders, party sliders, Hawaiian rolls, poppy seed butter glaze, easy appetizers, game day food
