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Ham and cheese are a match made in heaven! Add sweet Hawaiian rolls, topped with an incredible glaze, and you’ve got something magical! These Ham and Cheese sliders are super easy and insanely delicious!
A Reader’s Review
So yummy! Was easy for a week night! I added some onion powder. Will definitely make again!
– Michelle
Why These are Cheesy, Easy, and Gone in Seconds
- Real-life tested for busy weeks: If you’re juggling all the things, these ham and cheese sliders are calling your name!
- That buttery, tangy glaze though… The secret weapon: a mustard, butter, and poppyseed glaze that takes these sliders from good to unforgettable.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: You can assemble these ahead of time and pop them in the oven when you’re ready.
Ham & Cheese Slider Ingredients
- Cheese: Want to change things up? Try provolone, Swiss cheese, or any cheese that melts like a dream.
- Protein: You can use roast beef or turkey. When cooking for a large crowd, I make some of each. Just be sure your meat layer is even.
- Sauce: Mayonnaise can be left out of this recipe if you do not enjoy it.
- Dipping Sauce: My kids love to dip their sliders in ranch dressing or honey mustard.
- Breakfast: When we have friends and family stay with us, I add bacon and eggs to make a delicious breakfast option!
- Seasonings: Add Italian, onion, and garlic seasonings for an extra layer of flavor in the glaze.
How to Make Ham and Cheese Sliders
These sliders come together with simple ingredients I always have on hand. Just layer ham and cheese on sliced rolls, brush with the buttery glaze, and bake until hot and melty!
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut all 12 Hawaiian rolls in half. Spread ¼ cup mayonnaise on each sliced side.
- Add First Layer of Cheese: Place 6 slices of the 12 slices of cheddar cheese on top of the bottom half of the rolls.
- Add Ham: Fold the deli ham and place it on top of the cheese slices.
- Add Second Layer of Cheese: Add one more layer of 6 slices of cheese on top of the ham.
- Add Roll Tops/ Make Glaze: Place the top of the roll over the ham and cheese layers, then place the sliders in a pan. Whisk together poppy seeds, yellow mustard, melted butter, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Brush Glaze and Bake: Brush the butter mixture generously over the top of the sliders. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sliders are heated through. Remove the foil and bake for 5 additional minutes to get the tops golden brown.
Alyssa’s Pro Tip
Serving Size: When planning how many ham and cheese sliders to make, plan for each person to eat 2-4 of these yummy sliders.
Storage and Make-Ahead Instructions
- Leftovers: Tightly wrapped and stored in the refrigerator, leftover ham and cheese sliders will last up to 3 days. In the freezer, leftovers will last 2 weeks.
- Make ahead: This sandwich can be made 1 day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Freezer Meal: This recipe is perfect as a freezer meal. Simply wrap tightly in plastic wrap or place in an airtight container and keep in the freezer until ready to bake.
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Melty Ham and Cheddar Sliders
Sweet Hawaiian rolls, savory ham, melted cheddar, and a buttery mustard glaze make these sliders a hit!
Ingredients
- 12 white dinner rolls*
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 20 slices deli ham
- 12 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut all 12 white dinner rolls* in half. Spread ¼ cup mayonnaise on each sliced side.
- Place half of the 12 slices cheddar cheese on top of the bottom half of the rolls.
- Fold the 20 slices deli ham and place it on top of the cheese slices.
- Add the rest of the cheese on top of the ham.
- Place the top of the roll over the ham and cheese layers, then place the sliders in a pan. Whisk together 2 teaspoons poppy seeds, 2 teaspoons yellow mustard, ¼ cup melted butter, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce.
- Brush the butter mixture generously over the top of the sliders. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sliders are heated through. Remove the foil and bake for 5 additional minutes to get the tops golden brown.
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Notes
Make Ahead & Storage Instructions: You can make these sliders a day ahead and store them in the fridge, or freeze them for up to 2 weeks. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3 days—just wrap tightly or use an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 369kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 18gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 966mgPotassium: 207mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 293IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 209mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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What is the serving suggestion? 2 sliders ? 1 ? Trying to figure nutritional facts per serving?
The nutritional facts are for one slider. (The recipe makes about 15 total.) Hope this helps!
I have made ham and cheese sliders many times – always a hit! To make assembly a breeze, my suggestion is to NOT first break apart the Hawaiian rolls. Instead, with a long, serrated knife, slice horizontally through the whole pack. Set the top half aside, put the bottom half in your pan, and assemble everything before putting the top half back on and brushing the sauce. It’s super easy to cut them apart after the sliders have baked.
That’s exactly how I plan to make them. So much easier than doing them one by one!
If I use Hawaiian rolls instead of white rolls would the sauce still taste good or would the sweetness of the rolls fight with the sauce?
No, Hawaiian rolls will work great!
These were really yummy!! I didnt have just poppy seeds for the top so i used everything bagel seasoning and they came out great! Will make again for sure
So yummy! Was easy for a week night! I added some onion powder. Will definitely make again!
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These look so delicious! I think I’ll make today. I saw how much sodium they have though which, I believe it’s mostly from the ham. I still can make them but I’ll use turkey and Swiss cheese instead.
How is it that something so incredibly simple gets me all hungry! Yum! This looks like a perfect treat for a game day!
We make these for work get togethers but we use provelone or swiss cheese and instead of poppy seeds, we use dried onion flakes. Very yummy. As a side note, did you know poppy seeds can actually make you fail a urine drug screen at work if you eat too many ? Onion flakes all the way. Haha.