Ham and cheese sliders are one of those back-pocket recipes everyone needs. They're quick to assemble, crowd-pleasing, and oh-so reliable. These bake up warm and melty with a buttery, savory topping that makes them perfect for parties, game days, or an easy weeknight dinner.
So there's a popular version of ham and cheese sliders all over the internet that uses Swiss cheese and leans a little sweeter with brown sugar in the mix. While I do love that one, this more savory version is hands-down my family's favorite.
This recipe is no-fail and perfect for busy weeknights, especially on those evenings packed with rehearsals and practices. They also happen to be a great option for potlucks or Super Bowl parties since they're easy to transport, keep warm, and always disappear fast. I love serving them with roasted tomato basil soup, though they stand on their own just as well. Hope you enjoy!
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Equipment
- Baking sheet or other rectangular pan
- Small bowl and pastry brush: I love this silicone pastry brush set from Amazon.
- Aluminum foil
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Hawaiian rolls: I recommend Kings Hawaiian rolls but you can use the slider bun of your choice.
- Ham: I personally like using sliced ham off the bone from the butcher counter at my local grocery store. You want to get it cut relatively thin, but it has great flavor. Regular, packaged deli ham works great too.
- Cheese slices: My family prefers a medium to sharp cheddar for this recipe but you sliced Swiss or Provolone would also be great.
- Butter: You can use salted or unsalted butter. If using salted butter you can probably omit adding that extra pinch of salt at the end.
- Green onion: I love using green onion in this recipe as it adds so much flavor. I highly recommend using fresh, but you could substitute with 1 tablespoon of dried minced onion in a pinch.
- Garlic: Again, I love using fresh but you could substitute with about a teaspoon of garlic powder if needed.
- Dijon mustard
- Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper
- Poppy seeds: Feel free to omit if you don't have any or don't like them but I think they add great texture and pizzazz.
Ham & Cheese Sliders FAQs
Yes. You can assemble the sliders and make and store the butter mixture 24 hours in advance. Cover both and refrigerate. When you're ready to bake, warm the butter mixture in the microwave just until soft enough to brush it on and then bake as directed.
You can reheat them in the oven at 325°F, loosely covered with foil, until warmed through to help prevent them from drying out. We've also reheated individual sliders in the air fryer and they come out great. I don't recommend warming them up in the microwave as they tend to come out quite soggy.
Absolutely! This slider recipe is incredibly versatile. It'd be great with roast beef and provolone or Swiss cheese, turkey and Colby Jack, you name it.
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Recipe
Ham and Cheese Sliders
Equipment
- baking sheet or lage casserole dish
- Aluminum foil
- Measuring cups and spoons
- pastry brush
Ingredients
- 1 package of 12 slider buns, such as King's Hawaiian rolls
- 8 oz sliced cheddar cheese About 9 slices
- ¾ lb sliced ham
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoon fresh green onion, minced About 2 small green onions
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.Slice your Hawaiian rolls in half. Lay the bottom half of the rolls on a baking pan and layer on ham followed by cheese slices. Replace the top bun and set aside.
- In a small bowl combine melted butter, green onions, garlic, Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce with a pinch of salt & pepper. Brush the seasoned butter mixture over the top of the sliders, being sure to coat all the nooks and crannies.
- Cover the sliders with foil then bake at 350 degrees F for about 18-20 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake uncovered another 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm and enjoy!
Marie
Ham and cheese sliders are easy to throw together and always a hit with a crowd. Baked until warm and melty with a buttery topping, they work just as well for parties as they do for busy weeknights.
Swathi
I made a trial run of these, I am going to make it again for Super Bowl game day, so good.
Arya
These ham and cheese sliders were quick to put together and disappeared fast—warm, melty, and perfect for an easy meal or snack.
jamjarkitchen
So glad you liked them!
Trish
These were so delicious! Made them as a fun, easy weekend lunch for the kids
jamjarkitchen
So glad you liked them!
Athena
These ham and cheese sliders are simple, cheesy, and super crowd-pleasing. Perfect for easy dinners, parties, or game-day snacks.