If you’re looking for an easy party appetizer that disappears quickly, these Ham and Cheese Sliders are a great choice. Soft Hawaiian dinner rolls are filled with ham and melted Swiss cheese, then topped with a buttery poppy seed sauce and baked until the cheese is hot and gooey and the tops are lightly browned. They’re simple to assemble, easy to serve, and perfect for feeding a crowd.
What makes these baked ham and cheese sliders especially good is the combination of textures and flavors. The Hawaiian rolls provide a little sweetness, the ham adds savory flavor, and the Swiss cheese melts into every bite. The buttery sauce on top adds Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, minced onion, and Worcestershire sauce for even more flavor.
A large baking dish is the most useful piece of equipment for this recipe because all 24 sliders are baked together. Keeping the rolls close together helps them stay soft and makes it easy to move the entire batch from the oven to the table. A good baking dish is also useful for casseroles, baked pasta, enchiladas, and plenty of other family-style meals.
These ham and cheese sliders are particularly handy for parties and game-day gatherings because you can assemble the sandwiches ahead of time. Just keep in mind that the recipe recommends preparing them no more than a day ahead so the rolls don’t become soggy from the mayonnaise mixture.
Once they’re covered with the buttery sauce, the sliders are baked under foil until the cheese melts, then uncovered briefly so the tops become slightly crisp and golden. Serve them warm and let everyone grab one—or two.
Whether you’re planning a game-day spread, casual party, potluck, or easy family dinner, these simple ham and cheese sliders are an easy crowd-pleaser that requires very little last-minute work.
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
- Total Time: :37
- Yield: 24 1x
Ingredients
- 24 Hawaiian dinner rolls
- 24 pieces honey or smoked ham
- 24 small slices Swiss cheese, Cheddar or Havarti works well too.
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup miracle whip
Poppy Seed Sauce (optional)
- 1 Tablespoon poppyseeds
- 1½ Tablespoons dijon mustard
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 Tablespoon minced onion
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and miracle whip. Spread onto both sides of the center of each roll. Place a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss inside of each roll.
- Close rolls and place them into a large baking dish or heavy cookie sheet. Place very close together.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the poppy seed sauce ingredients. Pour evenly over all of the sandwiches. You do not have to use all of the sauce! Just use enough to cover the tops. Let sit 10 minutes or until butter sets slightly.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Uncover and cook for 2 additional minutes or until tops are slightly brown and crispy. Serve warm.
Notes
- Sandwiches can be assembled ahead of time. I don’t like to do it more than a day ahead because they can get soggy from the mayo mixture.
- Prep Time: :20
- Cook Time: :17
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven