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These baked ham and cheese sliders are topped with a buttery Dijon, onion, and poppy seed glaze! Watch them disappear at your next party. They are a definite crowd pleaser and perfect for game day.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
I first served these ham and cheese sliders at a baby shower. It was a storybook themed shower and we needed something to represent the Green Eggs and Ham book. These sandwiches disappeared first and every one raved about them.
They are perfect to serve as an appetizer or as a main dish sandwich for an easy weeknight dinner idea. Ham and Cheese Sliders are also perfect for game day food.
They have great flavor thanks to the butter sauce you pour over the top. The melty cheese inside is my favorite part.
Ingredients Needed
- Hawaiian Rolls (Kings is the brand I use) If you are unable to find them use some type of slider buns or light, fluffy dinner roll.
- Black Forest Ham, honey ham or your favorite kind of deli ham.
- Provolone Cheese, cut in slices
- Cream Cheese, softened
- Butter, salted and softened
- Yellow Mustard or Dijon Mustard
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Minced Onions
- Parmesan Cheese, grated
- Poppy Seeds
How to Make Ham and Cheese Sliders
- Slice the rolls in half using a serrated knife.
- Line your 9 x 13 pan with the bottom half of the rolls.
- Fold the ham and place on top of the roll.
- Add a slice of cheese to each roll.
- Spread a layer of cream cheese on the top half of the bun and place on top.
- Combine melted butter, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and onions and whisk together in a small bowl.
- Drizzle butter sauce over the top of the rolls evenly. (If you are making ahead, do this part right before baking.)
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and poppy seeds. over the top of rolls.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350 degree F until heated through and the cheese has melted!
Tips
- Instead of Provolone cheese you could use Swiss Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese or Cheddar Cheese.
- If you prefer, you can substitute the ham with slices of turkey or roast beef.
Pair This With:
Serve as an appetizer or a main dish. They are great served with:
- Pasta Salad
- Broccoli Salad
- Tomato Soup
- Trader Joe’s Salad
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make hot ham and cheese sliders ahead of time?
Yes, ham and cheese sliders are a great make ahead meal. Make the sandwiches, but do not add the melted butter mixture, Parmesan cheese, or Poppy seeds. Store them covered in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Add melted butter mixture, cheese and seeds right before baking. These sandwiches are best served warm.
Do I have to use poppy seeds?
If you aren’t a poppy seed fan or can’t have them for various reasons you can totally leave them off. You could also substitute them for sesame seeds. They are more for appearance than flavor.
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Ingredients
- 20 Hawaiian sweet rolls cut in half crosswwise
- 1 lb. black forest ham sliced
- 20 slices provolone cheese
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 Tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tbsp minced onions
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp. poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray.
- Line the pan with the bottom half of the rolls.
- Top with ham, then cheese.
- Spread a layer of cream cheese mixture on the top half of the roll.
- Place on top of cheese.
- In a bowl combine butter, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced onions and cheese.
- Mix well and pour evenly over top of rolls.
- Sprinkle with poppy seeds.
- Cover with foil and bake in oven for 25 minutes or until warmed through.
Tips & Notes:
- Instead of Provolone cheese you could use Swiss Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese or Cheddar Cheese.
- If you prefer, you can substitute the ham with slices of turkey or roast beef.
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Laurie says
I’ve made these several times now and making them again this weekend, always a bit hit. I have found (and maybe it’s just me?) that when I put the
ham on the bottom and then the cheese slice with the bread lid directly on
top of the cheese, the tops tend to slip off to the side as the cheese melts
while baking. I’m going to try and put the cheese between the folded ham and see how that goes. I also tried it on NYE with the warmed raspberry preserves and everyone loved it, what a grreat addition!
Jennifer says
I’m thinking these would be really good with a little crushed pineapple mixed into the cream cheese before spreading on the bread. Bring a little more “Hawaiian” into the recipe. I’ll let you know if I try it.
Shannon J says
I also make these with Boar’s Head Virginia Ham thinly sliced and mascarpone cheese (soft,sweet and tasty) instead of regular cream cheese with the same type of topping. A side of heated/melted qood quality raspberry preserves/jam makes a surprisingly good dipping sauce (also served right away). I was inspired to make these after eating a similar sandwich at a historical tavern in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. Yum!
Leigh Anne says
Shannon, Totally loving the idea of raspberry jam as a dipping sauce!! Yum!!
Crystal says
Love Hawaiian rolls!! These sandwiches look amazing! Thanks for the recipe 🙂