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Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders

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Simple comfort food made with soft Hawaiian rolls, ham, and Swiss cheese topped with a flavorful poppy-seed butter.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 package (12-count) Hawaiian sweet rolls (King’s Hawaiian or similar) These add sweetness and tenderness.
  • 3/4 to 1 lb deli ham, thinly sliced Use smoked honey ham for extra flavor.
  • 3/4 to 1 lb Swiss cheese Gruyère or provolone are good substitutes.
Butter Mixture
  • 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard For a mild tang; use whole-grain mustard for texture.
  • 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
  • 2 teaspoons dried minced onions Or use 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh shallot.
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Melt the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop, then let it cool slightly.
Assembly
  1. Separate the top and bottom halves of the 12-roll package and place the bottom half in the baking dish.
  2. Layer the deli ham evenly over the rolls.
  3. Top with an even layer of Swiss cheese.
Butter Mixture
  1. Whisk together melted butter, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, dried minced onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Finishing and Baking
  1. Place the top half of the rolls over the cheese.
  2. Brush the butter mixture over the top of the rolls.
  3. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
  4. Remove foil and bake another 8–10 minutes until golden.
  5. Let the sliders rest for 3–5 minutes before slicing into individual sandwiches.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
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