Ham and Cheese Sliders

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Quick Answer

Ham and Cheese Sliders layer deli ham and Swiss cheese inside Hawaiian rolls, then get brushed with melted butter, Dijon, Worcestershire, poppy seeds, and onion powder. Bake covered at 350°F so the cheese melts, then uncover briefly to brown the tops.

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These are the party sliders, not the breakfast sliders. No eggs, no skillet detour—just ham, Swiss, soft rolls, and a butter glaze that seeps into the edges while the cheese melts. The distinction matters because the simpler filling keeps the sandwiches compact enough for a snack tray instead of turning them into a full breakfast.

The rolls stay connected while you build the whole slab, which is faster and keeps the filling even. Foil handles the first part of the bake so the centers heat through. The uncovered finish is what gives the tops enough structure that they do not feel steamed.

Prep10 minutes

Cook20 minutes

Total30 minutes

Serves12 sliders

DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Servings

12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
12 slices deli ham
6 slices Swiss cheese, halved
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

1Heat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2Slice the attached slab of rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom slab in the dish.
3Layer the ham evenly over the rolls, followed by the Swiss cheese. Replace the top slab.
4Whisk the melted butter, Dijon, Worcestershire, poppy seeds, and onion powder. Brush the mixture over the tops and let it run into the seams.
5Cover with foil and bake 12 minutes. Uncover and bake 6 to 8 minutes more until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden.
6Rest 5 minutes, then cut or pull apart into individual sliders.

Nutrition Information

Estimated per serving: 1 slider (recipe makes 12).

300Calories

15 gProtein

31 gCarbohydrates

13 gTotal Fat

6 gSaturated Fat

2 gFiber

5 gTotal Sugars

680 mgSodium

38 mgCholesterol

Estimated from the ingredients and quantities in this recipe using standard food-composition values. Brand choices, trimming, cooking loss, optional ingredients, and actual portion size can change the numbers. How we calculate nutrition estimates.

Pro Tips

Keep the rolls attached while assembling so the ham and cheese stay evenly distributed.
Do not skip the covered portion of the bake; it melts the cheese before the tops brown.
Rest the pan briefly before cutting so the hot cheese does not slide out with the knife.

Substitutions

Swiss cheese → provolone or cheddar Use a cheese that melts smoothly across the whole slab.

Hawaiian rolls → soft dinner rolls Choose rolls that are baked together closely enough to slice as one slab.

Storage Instructions

Cool leftovers and refrigerate them covered. Reheat uncovered so the tops crisp instead of steaming.

Make Ahead

Assemble the ham, cheese, and rolls ahead. Mix and brush on the butter topping shortly before baking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between these and breakfast sliders?

These are built specifically as ham-and-cheese party sandwiches with no eggs. The existing FAFO breakfast sliders include scrambled eggs and are a different meal.