Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders Recipe - Mom On Timeout (2024)

Ham and Cheese Sliders are a mouthwatering appetizer that everyone can agree on! Layers of ham and cheese are nestled inside soft, sweet Hawaiian rolls and then topped with a seasoned butter mixture that is divine! Baked until hot, these sliders are a handheld appetizer that kids and adults alike will love! This Ham and Cheese Sliders recipe is perfect for parties, holidays and more!

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Ham and Cheese Sliders Recipe

Easily one of the most requested appetizers I make, these Ham and Cheese Sliders come together in minutes and bake to golden perfection! Layers of ham and cheese are sandwiched together with sweet Hawaiian rolls that have been liberally coated with a buttery layer of seasonings. There is simply nothing better for parties and game days than this easy Ham and Cheese Sliders recipe!

But don’t wait for your next party to make these sliders! These make for an incredibly easy and satisfying weeknight dinner!

Party Food

These easy sliders top the list when it comes to best loved party food! Here are some more of our favorite appetizers to serve at parties:

1. Veggie Crescent Bites
2. Spicy Ranch Pretzels
3. Stuffed Mushrooms
4. Jalapeño Popper Bites
5. Bacon Wrapped Chicken Teriyaki Bites
6. Spicy Ranch Crackers

What You’ll Need

Only a few simple ingredients are required for this easy recipe! As always, you can find the full printable recipe with complete instructions in the recipe card at the end of this post. Let’s take a look at what you’ll need:

• Hawaiian sweet rolls– this is a type of dinner roll that can be found in the bread aisle of most grocery stores. They have a bit of added sweetness to them that works really well with this recipe. You can use regular dinner rolls if you prefer.
• unsalted butter –
• honey –
• thinly sliced deli ham – any type of thinly sliced ham will work here. Note that if you use any flavored ham it will change the flavor of the recipe.I love to use either a honey ham or black forest ham for this recipe.
• cheese – Swiss cheese is the classic choice but white cheddar is also delicious. Both of these cheeses pair very well with ham so feel free to use whichever cheese you preferor any other cheese of your liking.
• seasonings – you can use an Everything Bagel Seasoning blend or my list of poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried onion flakes, dried garlic flakes and salt.
• Dijon mustard – since there isn’t any mustard on the inside of the sliders, this Dijon mustard is the perfect addition to the topping.
• Worcestershire sauce – a rich and savory addition to the topping.

Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend:

Make a bigger batch of Everything Bagel Seasoning with this simple recipe:

• 4 teaspoons poppy seeds
• 4 teaspoons white sesame seeds
• 3 teaspoons dried onion flakes
• 3 teaspoons dried garlic flakes
• 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt

How To Make This Ham and Cheese Sliders Recipe

1. Cut the sweet rolls in half. Place the bottom part of the rolls in a baking dish.
2. Melt butter and stir in honey. Brush the honey butter evenly over the bottom of the rolls.
3. Top the rolls with half of the deli ham.
4. Lay the cheese slices evenly over the ham.
5. Top with the other half of the ham.
6. Place the tops of the rolls on top of the ham.

Prepare The Topping

1. Melt the remaining butter and whisk in the seasoning and spices, dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
2. Pour the butter mixture evenly over the sliders.
3. Cover and allow the sliders to chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour or up to 24 hours OR bake the sliders right away.
4. Bake the covered sliders for 15 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake for another 10 minutes.
5. Cut the sliders apart if you haven’t already and serve warm.

Storage Information

Store any leftover sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Can I freeze these sliders?

Yes, you can. To freeze, assemble the sliders and wrap in a couple of layers of plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil or place in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 6 months. When you are ready to eat, thaw the sliders in the refrigerator and proceed with the baking instructions.

You can also freeze the sliders after they have been baked. Simply thaw in the refrigerator, and warm up in a 350°F oven or a microwave until the slider is warmed through.

Can I make the sliders ahead of time?

These sliders are the perfect make ahead appetizer. Sliders can be assembled and then refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.

More Appetizers You’ll Love

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2. Pico de Gallo
3. Lemon Pepper Wings
4. Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels
5. Spinach Artichoke Dip
6. Charcuterie Board
7. Bacon Wrapped Chicken Teriyaki Bites
8. Cranberry Pecan Mini Goat Cheese Balls

How To Make Ham and Cheese Sliders