Party-worthy and delectable Ham and Cheese Sliders recipe made with Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, smoked honey ham, and Swiss Cheese slathered with a Dijon mustard poppy seed butter. These are the perfect finger food for game day, movie night, shindigs, and parties.
The Best Ham and Cheese Sliders
You are going to love how easy these are and how tasty they turn out. With such great savory flavor and ease, these are one of our favorite slider recipes and an easy weeknight dinner. Serve with loaded potato soup, sweet potato salad, creamy coleslaw, or air fryer wedges.
Ingredients for Ham and Cheese Sliders
For this recipe, you will need Hawaiian sweet rolls or slider buns, thin sliced honey ham, Swiss cheese, butter, poppy seeds, honey, dried minced onions, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
How to make Ham and Cheese Sliders
Start by slicing the Hawaiian Rolls in half with a serrated knife. Do not separate the individual rolls. Place the rolls in a casserole dish. Then layer the bottom half with smoked honey ham, then Swiss Cheese, then more smoked ham. Add the top half of the rolls and place them in a baking dish.
Now in a small saucepan over low, melt the butter. Then remove from the heat and whisk in the poppy seeds, honey, minced onions, Dijon Mustard, and Worcestershire Sauce to the melted butter. Pour over the tops of the rolls and, using a pastry brush, spread it over the tops of the sandwiches.
Bake covered for about 15 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from the pan to a cutting board and, using a sharp knife, cut into individual sandwiches along the edges of the rolls.
Beth’s Recipe Tips
- Very thin sliced ham works best for this recipe. I like to use sweet honey-smoked ham, but any ham will work with this recipe.
- To prepare in advance, assemble the sandwiches but reserve the butter honey poppy seed glaze until right before baking. See below for more hints on preparing in advance.
- Skip the stovetop and melt the butter in the microwave in a small bowl. Then add the poppy seeds, honey, minced onion, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire Sauce to the melted butter.
- For a change of pace, substitute Pepper Jack, Provolone, American, or cheddar cheese for the Swiss Cheese.
- Fresh, finely minced onion or onion powder can be substituted for dried minced onion.
- These sandwiches are best served promptly; however, they can be reheated in the oven, toaster oven, or microwave.
How to prepare ham and cheese sliders in advance
Cut the bread and assemble the sandwiches with the sweet ham and Swiss. Then cover them well with plastic wrap. When ready to bake, remove the assembled sandwiches from the refrigerator about 30 minutes prior to baking so that they warm to room temperature.
While the sandwiches are warming, prepare the butter mixture. Remove the sandwiches from the wrap and place them in a casserole dish. Then pour the butter mixture over the sandwiches using a pastry brush to spread it evenly over the top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes or until the buns are lightly browned, and the Swiss is melted.
What to serve with Ham and Cheese Sliders
- garlic parmesan chicken wings
- simple garden salad
- vegetable soup
- pan fried potatoes
- hot shrimp dip
- southern potato salad
- baked beans
Storage and Reheat
Refrigerate leftover sliders in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat until the cheese is melted in the oven, toaster oven, or microwave.
Freeze double-wrapped in heavy-duty freezer bags for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Ingredients
- 12 count package Hawaiian Sweet Rolls slider buns, or dinner rolls
- 12 ounces thin sliced honey ham
- ½ lb. swiss cheese sandwich cut
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onions
- 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
- 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Slice the Hawaiian Rolls in half. Do not separate the individual rolls. Spray an 11x7 or 13x9 inch casserole dish with nonstick spray. Place the bottom half of the rolls in the prepared casserole dish. Layer the bottom half with smoked ham, then Swiss Cheese, then more smoked ham. Add the top portion of the Hawaiian Rolls.
- In a small saucepan over low melt the butter. Remove it from the heat and whisk in the poppy seeds, honey, minced onions, Dijon Mustard, and Worcestershire Sauce. Pour over the sandwiches and, using a pastry brush, spread it over the tops of the sandwiches. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake covered for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until lightly browned on the top and the cheese is melted. Remove the sandwiches from the pan to a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut into individual sandwiches along the edges of the rolls.
Notes
- Very thin sliced ham works best for this recipe. I like to use sweet honey-smoked ham, but any ham will work with this recipe.
- To prepare in advance, assemble the sandwiches but reserve the butter honey poppy seed glaze until right before baking. See below for more hints on preparing in advance.
- For a change of pace, substitute Pepper Jack, Cheddar, or American for Swiss Cheese.
- Fresh, finely minced onion can be substituted for dried minced onion.
- These sandwiches are best served promptly; however, they can be reheated in the oven, toaster oven, or microwave.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat until the cheese is melted in the oven, toaster oven, or microwave.
- Freeze double-wrapped in heavy-duty freezer bags for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
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Michelle
These sliders are a favorite of ours. The flavor is simply amazing and they are very easy to make. Be sure to make them with honey ham! So delicious!
Lisa
You can’t beat a tasty ham and cheese slider! These were so good and the addition of the mustard on top of the buns with poppy seeds adds that extra bit of texture.
Beth Pierce
I agree 100%. So delicious!
Luna S
Yum! I love making these, they are perfect for taking on short trips too as they are easy to eat on the go. My BFF made an assortment of sliders like this for a road trip we went on and it made the perfect lunch.
Tami
These sliders were SO good!! Perfect for game day weekends and very easy to make! Will definitely be making them again for the family! They loved them.
Sue M
Party-worthy and delectable Ham and Cheese Sliders recipe made with Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, smoked honey ham, and Swiss Cheese slathered with a Dijon mustard poppy seed butter. These are the perfect finger food for game day, movie night, shindigs, and parties. Absolutely delicious!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Sue! So glad that you liked them!
Sam
I do love these ham and cheese sliders. So delicious and easy to make and so much better than a boring cold sandwich. Many thanks to you!
Irene
Sliders are my anytime snacking. I like this cheese and onion combo in sliders with spicy vegetable soup.
Candace
The poppyseed glaze is the secret with these sliders! It really makes them so appetizing. I could eat these every week for the rest of my life. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Candace.
Catalina
These ham and cheese sliders are my go-to for gatherings! They’re always a hit and disappear within minutes. Thanks for the recipe.
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Catalina!
Karen
These sliders are always a big hit at any of my parties. They will be on the menu for Superbowl again this year. Everyone loves them and they are very quick and easy to make.
Allyson
This was the perfect dinner along with your air fryer potato wedges! Even my picky eaters loved the meal. Thanks!
Erin
I love love love these ham and cheese sliders. They are perfect for perfect for family movie night. The teenagers just love them! Thanks for the recipe.
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Erin!
Sandra
These are my family’s favorite! They’re so good and very easy to prepare!
April
Oh my gosh were these ever delicious! So great to eat while watching the football game!
Gina
Pretty sure I could eat the whole plate. So good!
Joy
I made these using the King’s Pretzel Buns and they were next level fantastic!!!!
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much, Joy! So glad that you liked the sliders!