Party-worthy and delectable Ham and Cheese Sliders recipe made with Hawaiian Sweet Rolls smoked honey ham, and Swiss Cheese, all slathered with a Dijon mustard poppy seed butter. These are the perfect finger food for game day, movie night, shindigs, and parties.
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 soup, pasta salad, or fried potatoes.
How to make Ham and Cheese Sliders
Start by slicing the Hawaiian Rolls in half. 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 portion of the Hawaiian Rolls and place them in a baking dish.
Now in a small saucepan over low, melt the butter. Then remove from the heat and add 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.
Recipe notes and helpful 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.
- 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.
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.
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PrintHam and Cheese Sliders
Quick and easy Ham and Cheese Sliders baked with a generous helping of honey butter seasoned with minced onion, poppy seeds, and Dijon mustard. The end result is mouth-watering good party perfect finger deli ham sandwiches that your family and friends will love.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 sandwiches
- Category: appetizer
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 12 count package Hawaiian Sweet Rolls or slider buns
- 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 11×7 or 13×9 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 add 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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Joy
I made these using the King’s Pretzel Buns and they were next level fantastic!!!!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks so much, Joy! So glad that you liked the sliders!
Joni
Wow made this yesterday and couldn’t believe how good it was!! I can’t wait to make it again! Delicious!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Joni! So glad that you like the sliders!
Neely Moldovan
WE make a version of this once a month at least. Your recipe sounds much better!
Fransic verso
Such a great slider recipe. These were perfect for the football game. I will make them again!
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Monidipa
I love these ham and cheese sliders. I made them for a party I had Friday night, and everyone really enjoyed them.
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Kristy Bullard
Such a simple recipe but so flavorful! These are always a hit when I take them to a party.
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Beth Pierce
So true!
Tweenselmom
Everyone in the family just loves these ham and cheese sliders. They are great for gameday, movie night and parties.
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Debbie
These Ham and Cheese Sliders look amazing and the perfect quick and easy option for a pot luck or quick meal at home. I love sliders for an easy and quick meal. Thank you for the recipe – can’t wait to give it a try!
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Tara
My favorite appetizer! I always bring these ham and cheese sliders to every event now because everyone always raves about them!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Tara!
Tayler
We made these with leftover ham from thanksgiving and they were amazing! Perfect for a party too!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Tayler! So glad that you like them!
kushigalu
My favorite slider recipe. Looks so delicious. Thanks for sharing
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Michaela
These fantastic sliders are perfect for game day!
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Carrie Robinson
These would be perfect to serve up for game day! They look yummy. 🙂
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Irene Rich
These sound so easy to make, plus we always have honey and cheese in the house
Thank you👍
DeeDee
Love Love Love this recipe. I had a similar one from years ago with hamburger buns and foil; made one change to your recipe based on it, i.e., added a 1/2 tablespoon of horseradish to the sauce… I doubled the recipe for a potluck; had very few left, which I’m saving for lunch… Thx!!!
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Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine DeeDee. So glad that everyone liked them! Thanks for the tip on the horseradish.
Tami Creates
I love these ham and cheese sliders. They are so easy. I love to make them for the family for game night. So delicious on Hawaiian rolls.
Ris
Such a simple way to have a delicious slider, I love to make these for the kids and the their friends.
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Beth
I love Hawaiian rolls, and these ham and cheese sliders look like a delicious way to serve them!
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Richelle Milar
Wow! This is such a really amazing recipe! It was so incredibly delicious. I love it!
Catalina
We loved these ham and cheese sliders. I used a sharp cheddar that I got from my favorite deli. Thanks for the great recipe.
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Ivan Carlo Jose
We love sliders at home. We used to have them delivered from our favorite restaurant. However, it closed down during the start of the pandemic. Now, I can make sliders at home using your recipe.
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IceCreamnStickyFingers
Yum. I love ham and cheese sliders. I typically use the kings Hawaiian bread too!
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Marina
Beautiful recipe and ideas as always Beth! These will come in very handy for my kid’s party soon, thanks!
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Melanie Edjourian
I had some friends over this past weekend and they loved these sandwiches. I added just a touch of garlic powder and they were amazing!
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Tara Pittman
What an easy way to make sandwiches for a crowd. I will be making these for my next party.
Beautiful Touches
This looks tasty and easy for a nice grab and go style snack or picnic food, thank you for sharing!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure!
Amber Myers
My family loved these delicious sliders. We made them over Memorial Day weekend. They are great for a crowd.
Lynndee
I love a good slider. I actually have this fave roast beef slider. But your ham and cheese sliders come in as a close second!
louraine
Love ham and cheese sandwiches. mine are boring but these look simply delicious. Thanks for the great recipe.
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine!
Beth
These look delicious! We made ham sandwiches with Hawaiian rolls after Easter, but I’m sure this would be even tastier.
Lavanda Michelle
I love a good slider. My daughters are always making different kinds of sliders. perfect appetizer.
Melanie Edjourian
These sound yummy and easy enough to make. We do love ham and cheese together. That would be perfect for all the kids and me to have after school one day.
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Richelle Milar
These were so delicious and easy to make! I made these for movie night and the whole family enjoyed it!
Kathy
These were so good. I love having sliders. They always seem to be such a great hit in our house. I am going to make them again for my daughter’s graduation party.
Tara Pittman
These are perfect for a party and tonights dinner. My family will love them.
laura
These are so delicious, and simple to make. I think I will be going to make these for dinner tonight. thanks for sharing
Beth Pierce
My pleasure Laura! Enjoy!!
Savita
These ham n cheese sliders were so delicious. I need to make them again soon.
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Beth Sachs
Delicious slider recipe. The kids devoured them, which is always a good sign!
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Andrea
These sliders look and sound fantastic! My family will gobble these up quick!
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Tavo
perfect comfort food! Loved the addition of dijon mustard!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Tavo! So glad that you liked them!
Savita
These ham and cheese sliders are so scrumptious. My family devoured them. I can’t wait to make them again!
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Gina
These are always a hit! Love the hint of honey and mustard – my favorite part in combination with the ham!
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Tisha
These are perfect for game day!
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Cathy
These sandwiches are always a hit!!
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes
These Ham and Cheese sliders are incredible! They taste amazing!
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katerina @ diethood.com
These would be great for game day!! They look and sound incredibly delicious!
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Pooja Mahimkar
I am reading this at mid night and now I am hungry. Will try this one out soon!
Amanda
These look like the perfect super bowl snack! I cannot wait to make them for the party!
Erin | Dinners, Dishes and Dessert
These Ham and Cheese Sliders are on my must-make list!
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