These delicious little ham and cheese sliders are super easy to make and bursting with flavor. Absolutely perfect for a party, get together or for game day, they are great finger food! The beautiful part is that you make all of these at once, so no one has to wait. These are also great for a quick hot lunch as they can be made ahead of time.
Ham & Cheese Sliders Recipe
If you’re feeding a crowd, these sliders are a perfect choice. Easy to make with premade Hawaiian Rolls, deli ham, and sliced cheese, they are easy to make too!
Ingredients you need to make these sliders
Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.
- I but the big pack of King’s Hawaiian rolls, but any soft roll will work.
- Grab a package of deli-sliced smoked or baked ham and your favorite white cheese. I use Havarti.
- You’ll also need mayonnaise, any variety will work.
How to Make Ham & Cheese Sliders
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- Cut the rolls in half. Spread each side of the rolls with mayonnaise.
- Add a slice of folded deli ham to the bottom of the roll.
- Add a quartered slice of cheese on top of the ham.
- Place the top bun onto the cheese to “close” the sandwich.
- Place all the sliders in a baking dish. You will need two baking dishes. I was able to fit 15 sliders in one of the 13×9 pans.
- Whisk together all of the poppy seed dressing ingredients.
- Brush the poppy seed dressing on the tops of all the sliders using a pastry brush.
- At this point, you can cover and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake them, or go ahead and pop them in the oven.
Kitchen Tips
- I prefer a softer bun, so I cover mine with foil the entire time. If you want them browned and a little crisp, do not cover with foil.
- You can prepare this recipe ahead, and even portion it down to 3 or 4 sliders, and then just pop them in the oven for fifteen minutes.
Amanda’s Notes
- While these fabulous little sliders are great for a party or game day, they are actually ideal for a quick hot lunch too, just like this pizza sliders, a kid favorite!
- If you work outside the home, cook them up first then wrap them in foil. When lunchtime rolls around you can eat them as is or zap them in the microwave for a few seconds. It’s important to include fresh ingredients in your meals instead of all that processed food. I used deli ham and Havarti slices.
- I am a Havarti NUT, but if you prefer other flavors try Swiss, Cheddar or Provolone cheese. All would be marvelous!
Ingredients
- 24 Hawaiian rolls
- 24 slices smoked or baked deli ham
- 6 slices Havarti sliced cheese quartered
- 1 cup Mayonnaise (about 2 teaspoons per slider)
- 24 Hawaiian rolls
- 24 slices smoked or baked deli ham
- 6 slices Havarti sliced cheese quartered
- 1 cup Mayonnaise (about 2 teaspoons per slider)
Poppy Seed Sauce
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot or onion
- 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot or onion
- 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Things You’ll Need
- 13×9 baking dish
- Whisk
- Mixing bowls
- Pastry brush
- 13×9 baking dish
- Whisk
- Mixing bowls
- Pastry brush
Before You Begin
- You may not use all of the sauce. I brushed on one layer, and then went through and added another for good measure. They were perfect!
- While these fabulous little sliders are great for a party or game day, they are actually ideal for a quick hot lunch too!
- You can prepare this recipe ahead, and even portion it down to 3 or 4 sliders, and then just pop them in the oven for fifteen minutes.
- If you work outside the home, cook them up first then wrap them in foil. When lunchtime rolls around you can eat them as is or zap them in the microwave for a few seconds.
- I am a Havarti NUT, but if you prefer other flavors try Swiss, Cheddar or Provolone cheese.
- I prefer a softer bun, so I cover mine with foil the entire time. If you want them browned and a little crisp, do not cover with foil.
- You may not use all of the sauce. I brushed on one layer, and then went through and added another for good measure. They were perfect!
- While these fabulous little sliders are great for a party or game day, they are actually ideal for a quick hot lunch too!
- You can prepare this recipe ahead, and even portion it down to 3 or 4 sliders, and then just pop them in the oven for fifteen minutes.
- If you work outside the home, cook them up first then wrap them in foil. When lunchtime rolls around you can eat them as is or zap them in the microwave for a few seconds.
- I am a Havarti NUT, but if you prefer other flavors try Swiss, Cheddar or Provolone cheese.
- I prefer a softer bun, so I cover mine with foil the entire time. If you want them browned and a little crisp, do not cover with foil.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Cut each roll in half and spread mayonnaise on each side of the roll. Fold a slice of ham in half, then in half again and place on the roll. Top with small slice of Havarti cheese. Place top of roll back on to form sandwich.
- Place rolls close together in a 13×9 baking pan until pan in completely full. More than one batch will be needed to make all 24. I was able to fit 15 in the pan.
- Whisk together all sauce ingredients and brush it generously over the tops of all the rolls. Let the rolls set until the butter has set up a bit.
- For a toasted bun, bake uncovered. For softer rolls, cover pan with aluminum foil. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Rolls can be made a day ahead and stored in fridge until ready to bake.
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Cut each roll in half and spread mayonnaise on each side of the roll. Fold a slice of ham in half, then in half again and place on the roll. Top with small slice of Havarti cheese. Place top of roll back on to form sandwich.
- Place rolls close together in a 13×9 baking pan until pan in completely full. More than one batch will be needed to make all 24. I was able to fit 15 in the pan.
- Whisk together all sauce ingredients and brush it generously over the tops of all the rolls. Let the rolls set until the butter has set up a bit.
- For a toasted bun, bake uncovered. For softer rolls, cover pan with aluminum foil. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Rolls can be made a day ahead and stored in fridge until ready to bake.
