Ham and Cheese Sliders are the best solution for an easy dinner. These make the perfect party food, and will win over any crowd.
Sliders are my favorite easy recipe ever. They are layer upon layer of deliciousness. They take minutes to make, but can feed a dozen people. And the flavor possibilities are endless.
Ham and Cheese Sliders are a classic. Made on Hawaiian rolls and with the best sauce on top, these are going to be a huge hit no matter who you serve them to.
These were a huge hit when I brought them to the party. Not only are the flavors delicious together but it’s a breeze to make!
How to Make Ham and Cheese Sliders
This is a brief overview of how to make these delicious hot ham and cheese sliders. For the full recipe with all of the measurements, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Cut the Hawaiian rolls in half. I like to use a large serrated knife for this and place one hand on top of the rolls while cutting with the other hand.
- Add the filling. Layer the bottom half of the rolls with half the ham, all of the cheese, and then the rest of the ham.
- Add the top half of the rolls.
- Pour the sauce over the top of the rolls. Cover the baking dish with foil and then bake.
Ham and Cheese Slider Sauce
One of the best parts of this recipe is the sauce that you pour over the top. It brings so much flavor to these and takes them from a sandwich to a recipe that you will make for parties over and over.
The combination of butter, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, and dried minced onions is perfection. If you are making this recipe ahead of time, you will want to wait until right before baking make and pour on the sauce.
How to Bake Sliders
These need to bake long enough so that the cheese melts throughout the whole pan of sliders. However, if you bake them too long the top will burn.
It is important that for the first 15 minutes of the baking time they are covered with foil. In the last 10 minutes of baking, the foil comes off and it allows the tops of the sliders to crisp up in the best way.
Substitutions and Variations
I think that the flavors in this sauce work great with ham and Swiss cheese, but you could definitely use other meats and cheeses as well.
- Roast Beef and Cheddar
- Turkey and Colby Jack
- Salami and Provolone
Rolls for Sliders
These Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders are made with Hawaiian rolls. The subtle sweetness of the rolls pairs perfectly with the rest of the ingredients in this recipe. That being said, you can definitely use plain rolls with this recipe and it will be delicious. Additionally, my dinner roll recipe is a great to use if you want to make your own rolls.
Making Ahead
If you want to prep these ahead of time, make them up to the point of putting on the sauce. Hold off on making the sauce until right before they are going to go in the oven. Be sure to store the sliders, covered, and in the refrigerator if you make them in advance.
FAQ
If you use a package of 24 slider rolls, and you are serving this at a party with lots of other food and side dishes, I would count on 1 to 2 sliders per person. If this is dinner for your family, you might want to bank on 3 sliders per person.
It is all in the way you bake it. Covering with foil for part of the baking time keeps them from burning, but removing the foil for the last portion of baking is what keeps them from getting soggy.
What Goes with Ham and Cheese Sliders
When Sliders are Dinner
If you are serving these for dinner with your family, here are a few sides that would pair very well with these. Since your oven will be occupied with the sliders, none of these require baking.
When Sliders are Party Food
If this is part of a spread for a party, here are a few other dishes that would be fantastic to put out. All of these can be made ahead of your party.
I love being a small part of your dinners and celebrations. If you make this ham and cheese sliders recipe, or any of my recipes, please leave me a comment and let me know what you think!
Ham and Cheese Sliders
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onion (or 1 1/2 teaspoons onion power)
- 1 pound Hawaiian Rolls 24 small or 12 large (my dinner rolls also work great)
- 1 pound deli ham thinly sliced
- 1 pound Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 by 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Mix together the butter, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, onion.
- Cut the rolls in half and put the bottom in the prepared baking dish. Top with half the ham. Add the cheese, and top with the remaining ham.
- Add the tops of the rolls and pour over the butter mixture. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and remove the foil. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, cut and serve immediately.
Recipe Video
Lorel says
Second time making these. They are very easy and delicious!
I’m so glad you like them!
Makenna says
Can I bake these ahead of time to bring somewhere later? Will they be okay warm/cold?
You can, but they are definitely much better when they are warm. I personally would probably plan on a different recipe.
Nellie says
I love this recipe so easy and delicious. My co-workers love my ham and cheese sliders when we have potlucks!
I’m so glad to hear that, Nellie!
Sue says
What is the best way to reheat the leftover sliders
I would suggest covered and in the oven.
Barb Pruitt says
I can’t wait to try these. They look so good
I hope you love them!
Monica says
I know this will be delicious. I’m delivering this for a family. Can I prepare it all ahead of time, including the sauce, and then have them bake at home? Just don’t want it to get soggy. Thanks.
You could give them the sauce separately with instructions on how to warm it up and pour it over the sandwiches before baking!
Laura says
Can you make these ahead of time?
I have had readers do that, but it’s not my favorite. I prefer to prepare the sliders and the sauce and keep them separate until baking.
Hannah says
What can I substitute for brown sugar?
It really depends on your reasoning for substituting. If it is sugar content, there are a lot of great sugar substitutes on the market. I haven’t tested them in this recipe, but that is likely where I would start.