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    Home » Recipes » Sandwiches

    Gooey Hawaiian Roll Ham and Cheese Sliders

    Published: Feb 1, 2017 · Modified: Aug 9, 2023 by Tiffany Dahle · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    The photo collage shows the ham and cheese sliders fresh from the oven next to a photo of them being filled on a baking pan.

    Hawaiian roll ham and cheese sliders are the perfect make ahead party food. This big batch of sliders has a crispy buttery top with ooey gooey melted cheese in the center.

    A filled baking pan of mini ham sliders with butter dripping off the top and a sprinkle of poppyseeds on each one.

    My mom had a recipe she used at Christmas time and big graduation parties for these tiny ham and cheese sliders that were individually wrapped in tin foil and baked.

    They were insanely delicious but also took some time to prep.

    Since we loved that old fashioned ham party sandwich so much, I wanted to figure out a way to make them faster and easier.

    These ooey gooey ham and cheese sliders have all the same flavors as my mom's recipe but are baked all at once on a large baking sheet in the oven.

    They come together so quickly, we've made this an essential party food all year round!

    Jump to:
    • Why This is the Best Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Assemble the Sliders
    • Brush the Tops
    • Baking Instructions
    • Make Ahead Tips
    • Freezing Instructions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • More Slider Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    Why This is the Best Recipe

    My family absolutely loves little slider sandwiches but I think this is the best ham and cheese slider recipe because:

    1. Saucy Tops: I love the melted butter sauce that gets brushed over the top. It gives the sliders a golden brown top. Don't forget the poppy seeds!
    2. Fast Prep: I can have the whole pan ready to go in the oven in just 10 minutes.
    3. Big Batch: I make a huge pan of these for football parties and Christmas gatherings and there is never any leftover. They really feed a crowd.

    Ingredients

    The ingredients to make ham and cheese sliders are on the counter.

    Ham and cheese sliders only need a few easy ingredients, most of it you have hiding in your pantry right now:

    • Hawaiian Rolls: Any slider bun will do but the sweet Hawaiian rolls taste the best with deli ham.
    • Deli Ham: Ask your deli server to slice it thinly if you can. Leftover Crockpot spiral ham from a holiday meal would actually work great, too.
    • American Cheese: I think the classic American cheese melts much better than cheddar in the oven but you can use whatever you like. My mom used Cheez Whiz!
    • Butter
    • Dijon Mustard
    • Onion Salt
    • Worcestershire Sauce
    • Poppy Seeds

    Assemble the Sliders

    Some slider recipes will have you trying to slice an entire tray of slider buns in half all at one time. That feels like an accident waiting to happen to me.

    My lazy girl trick is to slice each party bun in half like a hamburger bun and just line them up one by one on a large baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.

    Lay 1 - 2 slices of ham on each bun. You'll want to ruffle them up so they stay inside the bun and don't drape over the sides.

    If you're using leftover spiral ham, you might want to cut it to fit the bun and stack 1 - 2 pieces, depending on how thick the ham is.

    The ham and cheese have been added to the slider buns on a baking pan.

    Break each slice of American cheese into quarters and put ¼ of the slice on top of each bun.

    Brush the Tops

    Stir together the melted butter, Dijon mustard, onion salt, and Worcestershire sauce.

    Use a pastry brush to brush the butter over the top. If you don't have a pastry brush, you could gently spoon it over the top and let it drizzle down the sides a bit.

    Finish with a sprinkle of poppy seeds over the top.

    The sliders have been brushed with butter and a sprinkle of poppy seeds.

    Baking Instructions

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Loosely cover the sliders with aluminum foil and bake them for 10 minutes.

    Remove the foil and bake for an additional 2 minutes for the tops to get golden brown.

    The pan has been baked, the cheese has melted, and the tops of the ham and cheese sliders are golden brown.

    Make Ahead Tips

    You could assemble the ham and cheese sliders up to 24 hours in advance and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Store them in the fridge.

    Then just brush the butter over them and bake as directed.

    Freezing Instructions

    If you want to freeze the sliders, assemble the ham and cheese in the buns and freeze them wrapped in foil.

    Let them thaw overnight in the fridge.

    Brush them with butter just before baking and serve.

    Serving Suggestions

    Buttery delicious Hawaiian roll ham and cheese sliders are the perfect party food for feeding a large crowd.

    I love to serve ham and cheese sliders at family football parties. We've also served them as part of an easy Christmas eve dinner with a big batch of soup in the crockpot.

    Any time you're relaxing with your family at home, these ham and cheese sliders make a fun and easy dinner or snack to share.

    More Slider Recipes

    These Hawaiian roll ham and cheese sliders are the perfect party food because they take just a few minutes to make and feed such a large crowd.

    Don't miss these other great slider recipes that are just as easy!

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    A filled baking pan of mini ham sliders with butter dripping off the top and a sprinkle of poppyseeds on each one.

    Gooey Ham and Cheese Sliders

    4.93 from 38 votes
    These totally easy, utterly delicious, Hawaiian roll ham and cheese sliders are perfect for making for your next party. Make a big pan in minutes and watch them disappear.
    TOTAL TIME 15 minutes minutes
    PREP TIME 5 minutes minutes
    COOK TIME 10 minutes minutes
    YIELD 24 sandwiches
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    Ingredients
      

    • 24 Hawaiian rolls or small soft butter rolls
    • 24 thin slices of deli ham
    • 6 pre-wrapped slices of American or cheddar cheese break each slice into 4 quarters

    For the sauce:

    • 1 ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 8 tablespoon (1 stick) butter melted
    • 1 tablespoon onion salt
    • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • Poppy seeds for sprinkling

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    • Line a large baking sheet with tin foil. Line up the 24 buns in a single layer and open them.
    • Lay one slice of ham and a quarter of cheese inside each bun and close.
    • To make the sauce, combine all the ingredients except the poppy seeds in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
    • Pour the sauce over the top of the buns. You can use a pastry brush to even it out as needed.
    • Sprinkle the tops with the poppy seeds and then cover with a sheet of tin foil.
    • Bake 10 minutes, remove the foil and bake 2 minutes longer. Serve warm.
    COURSESandwiches
    CUISINEAmerican
    AUTHORTiffany Dahle

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    The photo collage shows the ham and cheese sliders fresh from the oven next to a photo of them being filled on a baking pan.
    Buttery delicious Hawaiian roll ham and cheese sliders are the perfect party food for feeding a large crowd. You can make a big pan of them in just minutes and serve them hot.
    Buttery delicious Hawaiian roll ham and cheese sliders are the perfect party food for feeding a large crowd. Make a big pan of them in minutes and pile them up on a platter to serve.

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    I believe a great family recipe is one that makes everyone at the table happy, not just the kids. I'm the author of two bestselling cookbooks for kids that are chock full of recipes everyone in your family will love. I'm also the hostess of the best online book club for women.

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