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Easy Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders made with Hawaiian Rolls, Swiss cheese, and a buttery poppy seed sauce. Perfect for parties, game day, or dinner!
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If you need an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe for entertaining, game day, or feeding a hungry group, these Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders are it! They are warm, buttery, melty, and come together with minimal prep — exactly the kind of recipe you want when people are coming over.
The combination of soft rolls (mini size- so fun!), savory ham and gooey cheese makes these irresistible. They’re the first thing to disappear at parties, potlucks and holiday gatherings.
Why you’ll love this these sliders:
- Simple ingredients!
- Feeds a crowd
- Super easy to customize
- Perfect for leftovers
I know you’re probably used to the ham and cheese sliders brushed with poppy seed butter on top, but trust me when I tell you that the poppy seed sauce slathered on the underside of the tops of the rolls is *chef’s kiss.*
If you’re planning a party or hosting friends and family, you’ve gotta try these!
❤️ Ashley
helpful tips and variations
Here are a few tips, tricks, and variations that will help you make the best baked ham and cheese sliders!
- Make ahead: assemble the sliders up to 24 hours in advance, except don’t brush the rolls with the butter sauce. We don’t want soggy sliders. Cover and refrigerate, then when you’re ready to make them, re-melt the butter sauce, brush, and bake.
- Swap the cheese: Swiss cheese is classic but provolone, cheddar or mozzarella all work well!
- Crispier tops: if you want a golden, crispy top, remove the foil and broil for the last 1-2 minute but watch closely so that they don’t burn.
serving suggestions and more easy party food ideas
For baked ham and cheese sliders, you’ll want light sides yet crowd pleasers that are easy to prep. Here are a few suggestions:
- Fruit salad
- Coleslaw
- Easy Macaroni Salad
- Potato Chips
- Mac and Cheese (Easy Instant Pot version)
- Veggie platter with homemade ranch dip
- Pickles
These little ham sandwiches are versatile and so great for baby showers, wedding showers, football parties, or even as a simple weeknight dinner. And best of all, they are simple to make and enjoyed by kids and adults alike!
If you try this recipe, as always, I’d love to hear from you! Enjoy!
Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders
Ingredients
- 24 Hawaiian Rolls or Potato slider rolls
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1/3 cup onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ – 2 pounds deli ham, sliced thin
- 12 slices swiss cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Prepare the slider rolls: Slice slider rolls in half horizontally, keeping them connected if possible. Arrange the bottom halves in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet (about 13×18 inches).
- Make the butter sauce: in a small bowl whisk together melted butter, poppy seeds, finely diced onion, dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
- Assemble the sliders: evenly layer the sliced ham over the bottom halves of the rolls. Place the Swiss cheese on top of the ham. Use a spoon to spread the butter sauce evenly on the underside of the top halves of the rolls, then place the tops onto the sliders, buttered-side down.
- Cover and bake: cover the tray with foil and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sliders are warmed through.
- Remove from the oven, separate the sliders and serve.
