Ham and Cheese Sliders — Baked juicy ham and Swiss nestled in soft Hawaiian rolls and brushed with a buttery Dijon, onion, and poppy seed topping!! Fast, EASY, and a party FAVORITE!!
Best Ever Hawaiian Roll Sliders Recipe
If you’re in need of an easy comfort-food recipe for tailgating, holiday parties or events, or an after-school snack that everyone loves, these Hawaiian roll sliders will do the trick.
This recipe features baked juicy ham and Swiss cheese nestled in soft, sweet Hawaiian rolls with a buttery Dijon, onion, and poppy seed topping.
Hawaiian bread is one of my all-time favorite kinds of bread, and it’s absolutely perfect for the sliders.
It stays soft and tender in the interior and while the base of the sliders have an ever-so-slight crispiness from the buttery mixture that drips down during baking.
There’s flavor galore from the juicy ham, savory cheese, sharp Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, dried onions, and Worcesteshire sauce.
While eating the sliders, the term ‘butter fingers’ may come to mind. Soft, white, warm bread covered in butter is never a bad thing.
As a bonus, your cuticles will be extra moisturized.
What’s in the Ham and Cheese Sliders?
For these Hawaiian roll ham sliders, you’ll need the following:
- Hawaiian sweet rolls
- Deli ham
- Swiss cheese
- Unsalted butter
- Dijon mustard
- Poppy seeds
- Dried minced onion
- Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper
Why Hawaiian Bread Is the Best Choice for a Sliders Recipe
Although you could technically use regular slider rolls to make this easy recipe, I highly recommend using sweet Hawaiian rolls if at all possible.
Hawaiian rolls are soft, buttery, and slightly sweet. They pair perfect with the melted Swiss cheese and salty deli ham!
I also think the sweet Hawaiian rolls pair well with the sweet and salty honey mustard sauce that’s drizzled over top. The combination of textures and flavors is what makes these sliders so good!
How to Make Ham and Cheese Sliders
Hawaiian roll ham and cheese sliders are a breeze to make! I’ve given the full set of instructions and ingredient ratios in the recipe card below.
Here’s a look at how the hot ham and cheese sliders are prepared:
- Using a large serrated knife, slice the rolls in half so you have a ‘slab’ of tops and a ‘slab’ of bottoms. Don’t pull the rolls apart and slice individually because you want to keep them connected.
- Layer the ham and cheese onto the bottom ‘slab’ of rolls, then place the top ‘slab’ back on.
- Whisk together the melted butter, mustard, poppy seeds, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Brush over the top rolls.
- Before baking, you MUST let the sliders sit for 5 to 10 minutes at room temperature. This gives the butter mixture time to soak into the bread and flavor it.
- Then, bake the sliders in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and serve!
Should I Use Poppyseeds?
Yes! Don’t omit the poppyseeds in the sauce. They cling to the tops of the rolls and add even more texture. It’s a subtle crunch, but it makes a difference.
Can This Recipe Be Prepared in Advance?
Yes, up to a point. You can cut the rolls into “slabs,” then layer on the ham and Swiss cheese.
Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until you’re ready to add the butter mixture and bake.
Can the Sliders Be Frozen?
Technically yes, but with sliders recipes like this I recommend enjoying them fresh from the oven.
However, if your options are to toss the sliders or try freezing them, I say freeze them. I imagine you’d want to reheat them from frozen in a hot oven. You may wish to brush a little more of the butter mixture on top if they start to look at all dry.
Tips for the Best Hawaiian Roll Sliders
- When making baked ham and cheese sliders, you need to use Hawaiian rolls. Period, no discussion. They’re slightly sweet, which pairs perfectly with the salty ham and cheese!
- If you have leftover Christmas or Easter ham, this sliders recipe is a wonderful way to use it up.
- If making the hot ham and cheese sliders in advance, wait to brush on the butter mixture until you’re ready to bake them off. Otherwise the rolls will become soggy.
What to Serve with Ham and Cheese Sliders
This easy sliders recipe can be enjoyed as an appetizer or as an entree.
If serving as an appetizer along with other nibbles, try pairing them with one or more of the following:
- Cheddar Pigs in a Blanket
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Pizza Dip
- Dill Pickle Chex Mix
- Honey Garlic Meatballs
If serving the sliders as a main, try pairing it with one of the following sides:
- Twelve Superfoods Salad
- Vanilla Pudding Fruit Salad
- Ambrosia Salad
- Amish Pasta Salad
- German Potato Salad
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Baked juicy ham and Swiss nestled in soft Hawaiian rolls and brushed with a buttery Dijon, onion, and poppy seed topping!! Fast, EASY, and a party FAVORITE!!
Ingredients
- one 12-count package Hawaiian sweet rolls, sliced in half (see directions for more details)
- 3/4 pound cooked deli ham, thinly sliced
- 3/4 pound Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 2 teaspoons Worcesteshire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9×9-inch or 9×13-inch pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
- Using a large serrated knife, slice the rolls in half so you have a ‘slab’ of tops and a ‘slab’ of bottoms; don’t pull the rolls apart and slice individually because you want to keep them connected.
- Place the bottom ‘slab’ of rolls in prepared pan.
- Evenly layer about half of the ham over the rolls.
- Evenly layer the cheese.
- Evenly layer the remaining ham.
- Add the top ‘slab’ of rolls; set aside.
- To a medium microwave-safe bowl, add the butter and heat on high power to melt, about 1 minute.
- Add the mustard, poppy seeds, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and whisk to combine.
- Evenly and slowly pour the butter mixture over the rolls. Use a spatula to spread the mixture over the tops. Some of the mixture will pool at the base of the rolls.
- Cover with aluminum foil and allow rolls to stand at room temp for about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Bake covered for about 20 minutes or until cheese has melted.
- Uncover and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until as done as desired. Baking time will vary based on the size of pan used, climate and oven variances, etc. Bake until as done as desired; watch to make sure they don’t burn since all ovens and ingredients vary.
- Slice into individual sliders and serve immediately. Sliders are best warm and fresh.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 156Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 514mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 13g
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Originally published August 2016, updated April 2019, and republished January 15, 2021.
I made these with honey turkey and Swiss, just for a change from ham.Everyone at the graduation party went crazy for them!
Thanks for the 5 star review and I am glad that the honey turkey and Swiss worked great and they were a hit at the graduation party!
I actually have a recipe for those too! https://www.averiecooks.com/turkey-and-cheese-sliders/
Would these be fine at room temperature? No oven at the place I am bringing them so I have to bake in advance
Yes they should be fine. Cover them well with foil and serve them as soon as possible after baking them but they are still fine at room temp rather than piping hot.
We make these for lunch every 1-2 weeks. I’m actually making them again today. My whole family devours them. Thanks for the quick and easy recipe!
Thanks for the 5 star review and I am glad that you make them often and that the whole family devours them!
Hi Averie!
I am going to make your ham & cheese sliders for a Friday night gathering (this week). I have not made this before, but I have tasted others! ❤
My question has to do more with transporting the baked item. This week, my spouses job requires him to work the weekend. We have to leave our Small Group on Friday night earlier than normal. I really don’t want to leave a pan behind for someone else to be responsible for. Any suggestions?
I would just put the sliders that are leftover on a paper plate or whatever your host has, take your pan with you, and head on your way.
The nutitional info for these is WAY off, for anyone reading this. I popped the ingredients in a few calculators as well as did some math myself, and the calorie content, alone, has been almost halved.
Awesome recipe! I have made these numerous times for football parties and finger-food potlucks and they’re always a hit! If I’m doubling or tripling the recipe for large groups, in addition to the traditional recipe, I also like to switch out the meat & cheeses on some of the others for variety; I’ve used turkey, chicken, and beef deli slices with White Cheddar Horseradish cheese or Provolone. All are excellent. Note: Although the recipe calls for letting them sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the butter mixture to soak into the rolls before baking, I typically prepare mine up to two or more hours in advance, including the butter mixture, and refrigerate them until I’m ready to bake them. I haven’t personally had any issues with the bottoms of the rolls becoming soggy from sitting too long, but if that’s a concern for you, Averie offers a solution in the Tips section. Great recipe, Averie! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the 5 star review and I am glad that they’re always a hit! Good to know too that even if they sit in the butter mixture for a couple hours, they aren’t soggy. Great to know!
How accurate are the macros? 2carbs per serving doesn’t sound right when it is 15 per roll.. they are great but would love accurate macros
The nutrition estimates are provided as a courtesy only and use recipe data to come up with the estimate but it’s just that – an estimate – and sometimes it’s not perfectly accurate. All bloggers though are limited by the recipe plugins we use to create this data. You can always calculate by hand to be absolutely sure.
I love these sliders. A slight adjustment I made is that I pour the butter/mustard/Worstershire mixture and then sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning. Yum.
Thanks for the 5 star review and I am glad you love the sliders! The Everything Bagel Seasoning sounds great!
Thanks for writing up and sharing this recipe. The whole family enjoyed these! So easy and delish!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad your whole family enjoyed these!
I love making these! I like to use honey dijon and any thinner lunch meat that we have. I also like to use gouda or colby jack & I add some sugar into it. Once they’re uncovered, I like to get the tops a tad crispy. So yummy!! I forgot to rate it! 5☆☆☆☆☆
I am glad you love making these and have been able to mix it up based on what you have!
I love these sliders. I haven’t tried the poppyseeds yet, but I plan to make these tonight and I will try the poppyseeds. The Hawaiian rolls make all sliders amazing.
Thanks for the 5 star review and I’m glad you love these with or without the poppyseeds! Hawaiian rolls indeed are the best for sliders!
Hi, Averie! Merry Christmas to you and your family! I have made these sliders the last Friday! It was sooooo good! You are absolutely right that adding poppy seeds makes a huge difference! Thank you for sharing this quick and easy meal!
Thanks for the nice comment and glad that these turned out so well for you last week! Happy Holiday season to you and your family!
I make these frequently. They’re so easy and extremely customizable. I just use whatever cold/leftover meats and cheese we have on hand and they always come out so tasty. I like to put Penzey’s “Sandwich Sprinkle” on top as well as poppyseeds. Solid recipe.
Thank you for the 5 star review and I am glad to hear you make these frequently and yes so customizeable!
I’ve made these many times. The only thing I do differently is I use white American cheese instead of Swiss. My husband prefers that. They still come out great. Always a big hit on GAMEDAY when we have company to watch football or we have a tailgate party when we attend games. These will forever be in my recipe repertoire. Thanks! Love them! AnnMarie Cardin Deerfield Beach, FL
Thanks for the 5 star review and wonderful you’ve adapted the recipe to suit your preferences and that they’re a big hit on game day and for tailgating YAY!
All I have to say is these sliders are absolutely great. I will definitely be making them frequently, thank you so much.
Thanks for the 5 star review and I am glad that they were great and that you’ll be making them frequently.
I make these except I use the “Everything Bagel Seasoning” and get rave reviews on them when I make. Always have to make extra for my family!! Potlucks lick the pan clean!
Thanks for the 5 star review and I am glad these are a potluck favorite for you and your family!
I made these ham and cheese sliders for my family. Delicious! Definitely having these again.
Thanks for the 5 star review and I am glad you’ll be making them again!
Always a crowd pleaser!! People literally inhale these when I make them. Little tip: sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top of the buns after you layer your sauce on. Yumm!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad people inhale these with you too! I have the same response when I make them for people :)
I made these years ago. SO DELICIOUS! Perfect for my Superbowl party
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad they were delicious!
I really like these sandwiches! My ham and Swiss were from Oscar Meyer and Sargento rather than the deli counter. :). However, when I calculated the calorie count per slider, I got 262 calories. Hmmmm….
So good!!!
Awesome, thanks!
This was the best thing I’ve ever eaten. I now have a new favorite food, and favorite blog! Thank you!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad I’m you’re new favorite blog! 😊
Hi!! I love these so much. How many days would you say they were good for?? Also, can they be frozen after baking? Thank you so much
I would say 4-5 days in the fridge and yes a few months in the freezer. However, keep in mind that with a sandwich like this, warm and fresh is always going to be so much better in my opinion.
a huge staple in my house to say the least! make these for everything whether it be a quick dinner or even an appetizer to bring out always a hit!!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad these are a huge hit and a staple for you!
Can’t wait to try it!
We made these and they were amazing. Brought half to a potluck and received amazing feedback!! We didn’t have granulated onion but did have French’s fried onions and HUGHLY RECOMMEND. Split half the onions in the pour over sauce and half inside on top of the ham. Amazing. Made it again recently and Freezing half and reheating it in a few weeks. Hoping the freezer goes well!!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad that you are loving these!
Yum. Love the detailed instructions. Delicious!
Thanks for the 5 star review and I am glad you appreciated the detailed instructions!
Just made the Ham and Swiss Sliders! I can see why they made your top favorites! Excellent and another saved recipe! ❤️
Forgot I give 5 Stars!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad they were excellent for you!
These are a HUGE hit, with EVERYONE in my family – so that’s saying something! I found this recipe a couple years ago and was SO HAPPY to find this again! I’m saving it, this time! Nice and easy meal, thanks!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad that these are a huge hit with everyone in your family!
I don’t even know how many times I have made these. It has been a while since I did though, my husband requested them for dinner tonight. So they are in the oven now. I know they will be delicious and I’m sure my husband is going to start requesting them at least every couple weeks!
Thanks for the five star review and I am glad these are a family favorite for you!
These were AMAZING!! We had leftovers so we wrapped them in foil and reheated then the next day for lunch. SO good!!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad these were a hit and the leftovers were too!
So yummy
I made this for a neighborhood party. Everyone liked them and the butter is not too much!!! I’m making them again tonight but just for us😍 I added mayonnaise to the underside of the tops
Thanks for the 5 star review and I am glad these were a hit!
This recipe is sooooo yummy! And sooooo easy! It’s always a hit at parties. I’ve also made this recipe using roast beef with horseradish. Deeeeelish!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad this is a big hit for you at parties and glad they’re great with roast beef, too!
I was craving these and made two sliders for myself. Just cut the sauce in about half or so (extra sauce extra good). So yummy and easy!!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad that you were able to make a small-batch just for you!
I made these twice, once for our son and daughter in law and once for a dock party! Rave, rave, rave reviews! I do spread horseradish sauce on tops and bottoms of buns before layering. I do separate the buns before pouring the sauce so that each bun has a chance to get the sauce! So darn good!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad that they have been a hit! I bet the horseradish is a wonderful touch!
Made this dish for a baby shower and the sliders were a hit! We quadrupled the recipe and they turned out great. Thanks for the super simple, super delicious recipe!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad this was a huge hit at the baby shower!
I need to take times to comment and say that I love this recipe much! My family love to enjoy when we have a picnic or go out for weekend! Thank you for your post! Great!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad that you and your family love these!
These are heavenly and super easy to make! Can’t wait to make these again!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad they were easy and wonderful!
I really liked this recipe and decided to try it out and followed all the steps. The sliders came out good but I would honestly use less butter next time like about 5 to 6 tbsp of butter instead of 1 stick of butter because the bread was a little mushy.
These are insane! You just can’t make enough of these before they run out! Love this recipe and your awesome website!
Glad you love them and my site! Thank you so much!
I made these for my family game night on Christmas Eve. They were absolutely delicious. They were gone in a blink of an eye. I came looking for the recipe to make again this weekend and realized I never commented on how good they turned out.
Thanks for taking the time to comment and glad these are a hit with your family!
This recipe is FABULOUS!! It is a family favorite that we make every New Year’s Eve with friends and every Easter night after enjoying ham for lunch. They make incredible make ahead sandwiches which can be easily reheated or eaten cold. So much flavor and goodness!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad you love these and are a family holiday favorite!
how can i save this on Pinterest???
There are hoovering Pin It buttons on the top corners of all photos.
Hi Averie,Thank you for sharing this recipe. Another kitchen success. You help make “Kelley’s Kitchen” my kids favorite place for dinner.Love the new photo!Kelley
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad this was a hit! And thanks for the photo compliment, I appreciate it!
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The ham and cheese sliders are so yummy! Easy to make and left overs are even good reheated! I’ve made these many times and always a big hit!
I give them 5 stars
Great to hear they’re always a big hit!
Didnt have the mustard but made these any way. Added some garlic and they were a big hit! Thanks for the recipe
Thanks for the five star review and I’m glad these were a big hit!
Yehhhh!!!
Wanted to know how they “traveled” and if they are not served right out of the oven, are they still OK. Need to bake then carry to an event about 1 hour away. Will they get soggy if they are covered up.
thanks for any advice!
My friend made these, put the butter mixture on, and refrigerated for 24 hours, then baked. They tasted great! I’d just do that, then pop them in the oven when you reach your destination.
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad that method worked out great!
Made these today and they are really yummy! I only used 1/2 of the butter mix and it was just right for us!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad they turned out yummy and that you only needed half the buttery mixture!
There are few foods that make me throw my head back and make “yummm” sounds, especially home made foods, but this is one of them. I could eat these for every meal, every day. Seriously insanely deliciously sweet and savory. Bless you for sharing this!!!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad you love these so much and could eat them for every meal – I think most people feel that way!
These are such an easy delicious slider! We made these for Super Bowl Sunday, my husband was a bit skeptical.They are just yummy and the perfect size slider with such great flavor! Instead of using poppy seeds, I opted tosprinkle Everything Spice to the top before putting them in the oven. Husband did not want Everything Spice, butyup, he loved the spice. Made just 6 for just the two of us, then a couple days later the other 6. Thinking of making a couple trays for Easter. Thank you for the great recipe.
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad your husband enjoyed them after being skeptical to start with! I bet the Everything Spice was great here!
These Sliders were easy to make and SO delicious! I always hesitate to try new recipes for the first time when I’m having company, but I hosted a party today and gave this recipe a try. The directions were perfect and they turned out so well! These Sliders were a huge hit and everyone LOVED them. Thank you so much!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad these were a huge hit and everyone loved them!
Made these last year for Super Bowl party making them again this year but making twice as many everyone loved them and they did not last long ,great recipe very yummy
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad that these are a Superbowl party hit and you’re making them again today!
Have had them before when someone else made them for a party so glad I was able to find a recipe. It was really good but waaaay too much butter to the point of it not being finger food because its so greasy and the bread taste like pure butter. I’m making these for a super bowl party this weekend and whenever I make a new recipe for other people, I always try it first a few days before. Still really good but I’m going to halve the amount of butter for next time. Thanks for the recipe.
Thanks for the 5 star review despite the butter issue. Honestly, this recipe gets tons of positive comments on it, but no one has ever mentioned that. Yes no doubt they are super buttery and on the greasy side but not impossible to eat in my experience. Maybe your bread just didn’t absorb well? Who knows but glad you tried it in advance and will halve the butter.
My daughter in law made these for Christmas Eve. My husband fell in love with them. I have made some before, but he thought these superior. I’m going to make them today. Can hardly wait. Thanks
Glad these are a hit with your family!
Hi, Averie, well let me start by saying I came across your recipe during our unfortunate time of stay at home. This is a magnificent slider recipe, I actually made it with left over honey baked ham, and my husband enjoyed it. With that said I will be preparing it again. Thank you for sharing., -:)
Glad it was a winner!
We have made these sliders several times and they are awesome.We have used colby cheese before & we tried them with hot pepper jack cheese….this is a slider that has many variations.
Thanks for the five star review and glad that you’ve been able to play around with various variations!
We love these!My next adventure will be Reuben variety.Not sure of sauce maybe garlic and butter.
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad that you love these! Hope the reuben version turns out great too!
I use this recipe as an inspiration for deliciousness! You can use any meats (including loose ground beef for a burger style) and any cheeses! I use less butter, but add whatever seasonings match the sandwich. Sliced chicken and mozzarella? Garlic and Italian seasonings in the butter! I like to use sesame seeds on my burger version! Of course ham and Swiss are the classic, but the possibilities are endless! Thanks for the recipe!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad this recipe gave you lots of inspiration!
Thank you probably will just keep them wrapped tight with aluminum foil and eat at room temp
I want to make these for a potluck at work but am worried they will get cold. Can they be re heated in microwave?
Yes although as you know the microwave can alter the texture of things. I personally would just eat at room temp rather than microwave-reheated but do what you think is best.
I’ve made these several times. I would bake them as usual, but then serve them cold! They’re excellent “leftover!”
I made these ahead of time for a workshop. No way to reheat, but we did have access to a refrigerator so I served them cold. Attendees asked for the recipe!
Have also added six scrambled eggs (made with salt and pepper) and added as a layer on top of the cheese, and served for breakfast. Delicious.
Glad that people seemed to really like this and that you were asked for the recipe and that it has turned out deliciously for you!
This is my favorite potluck dish to make.. both my coworkers and my husbands coworkers always request for it! I always prepare it the night before to let the mixture soak and it’s delicious hot or cold!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad it’s your new fave potluck recipe and that everyone requests it!
I usually assemble these the day before but I don’t put the sauce on until I preheat the oven the next day to bake them. They are good on ?Christmas morning, Super Bowl Sunday (pair them with soup) and tonight I am making them for my Bible study main dish.
Thanks for the 5 star review and I am glad that this are a favorite of yours and that you can assemble them a day in advance.
Wondering if you can use a milder cheese.
Use what you like but normally Swiss is pretty mild.
Sooo easy and sooo good!!!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad they turned out great!
My daughter made these for a party. My husband and I loved them, and the next weekend I made them. So easy to make, and absolutely perfect.
Thanks for the 5 star review and I am glad you enjoyed them back to back weekends!
I have made these numerous times my daughter loves them. They r good the next day warmed up also
Glad your daughter loves them and you’ve made them many times!
I just googled and found you and found this recipe. It was really good and easy. Ty!!
Thanks for the 5 star review and you’re welcome!
These are a favorite of ours and our picky eaters will eat them. We also like to take these to family get togethers and there are never any left. Sometimes we add a tad bit of honey to our mix. Thank you for always having delicious recipes!
Glad these are always a hit!
Your Ham and Cheese Sliders are the best in the world. We are cooking them today in Culinary Class at Kotzebue High School in Kotzebue, Alaska. SOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOD!
Thanks for the five star review and I’m glad you’re cooking them in culinary class in h.s. today!
Ummm, not to be contradictory…but, I have made these the night before & baked them the next day, because it does take me longer than 5 min to put together. They Are Yummy !!! 😁
Thanks for the five star review and I’m glad they turn out yummy for you!
Can you prepare these the night before and bake in the morning? If so, Would you pour the sauce on the night before or right before baking?
It is literally 5 mins of prep – just assembling a sandwich with meat and cheese. I would do it all the day of, before you plan to serve them.
I have made this recipe a couple of times. It is always a hit with the family. I have altered the sauce for my son, who doesn’t like a lot of things. I make a regular batch and one with just melted butter on the top. Recently, my husband needed something to take for a scouting competition. I made this in the morning and put it in the fridge so her could just cook it when he got home. Took first prize! ❤️
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad this is (literal) winner for you!
Made them for a work potluck and a baby shower. Definitely a huge hit. Added Parmesan cheese and garlic powder on top and it was AMAZING! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad they were a huge hit at the potluck/shower!
What kind of ham is best to use for these?
Whatever kind looks good to you from the deli counter.
Averie, I have to say, my friend Joni and I loved these. Easy to make and delish. I’m not a big fan of sweet rolls, I used Winco rolls. The same but not sweet. I ate two and was full. Thank you for this receipe. Tom PS they reheated very well.
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad they were a hit!
Is it going to be way too salty if I use salted butter?
I would definitely then skip the salt. It will be salty but I don’t think ridiculously so.
These were so easy and delicious! I made them for a brunch. Everyone loved them! I was concerned that they would be soggy after pouring on the butter/mustard sauce, but I was totally wrong. They were aoooo yummy!!!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad everyone loved them!
I am looking for recipes to make ahead and freeze. Has anyone frozen these to serve later? If so how did they turn out and do you have any tips on preparing and freezing? Thanks!
Oh my goodness, I can’t think of anything that sounds better right now, MASSIVELY craving a couple of these!
I really enjoy your recipes. I made these a few months ago, and everyone ate them (without picking apart or taking anything out of them). I have a ton of Easter ham left, so this is my go to recipe for tonight. Thank you.
Thanks for the five star review and glad this will come in handy with your extra Easter ham!
I served these for Easter Brunch 3 years now. I make a double batch and they are all gone in minutes. Easy to prepare ahead, then just pop in oven. I will try with Turkey and provolone this year for those who don’t eat ham.
Thanks for the 5 star review and I’m glad these are on your Easter menu for the past 3 years! Turkey and provolone sounds great too.
I have made the sliders 4 or 5 times. They are so good! Everybody loves them!I have a party this weekend and on request, I will be making them again.
Thanks for the 5 star review and I’m glad that you make these often and that they’re a hit!
Thinking about making these for a baby shower this weekend. How are they at room temperature – after baking of course?
Fine, anything up to about an hour or so after baking is fine. People will understand, it’s a shower, and some things just will not be ‘piping hot’ for the duration of the shower.
I love this recipe. I have made it several times and it’s always a hit. However, the amount of cheese it calls for is insane. It makes the layer of cheese way too thick which doesn’t melt, just softens, and it’s just too much. I have doubled the recipe and still used half the amount of cheese called for in the original recipe (which would be 1/4 lb in the original recipe) and it’s been perfect.
No one else has ever mentioned they think there is too much cheese. In my book that’s never a problem but to each their own and I am glad you found what works for you and are enjoying the sliders.
The trick is to put your cheese on each side of the ham so that the ham is in the middle and the cheese is touching the bread creating melty, ooey gooey goodness!🤤
No, I followed the recipe exact and did put the cheese on both sides of the ham. It’s way too much…and i love cheese. I cut the amount in half the next time I made it and it was perfect.
Made this for my parents 40th wedding anniversary. Huge hit!
Thanks for the five star review and I’m glad this was a big hit!
Gruyere and gouda, red onion and deli mustard. Delicious yet messy. Even great the next morning with an added egg. Has anyone tried putting the butter mixture on the underside of the top loaf to cut down on the messy?
Thanks for the five star review and I’m glad you enjoyed this! I think it’s one of those recipes that you just definitely need to embrace the messiness LOL
Yes! I soften the butter and slather the insides of the rolls. Same great flavor, a tad less messy.
These were so easy to make and they were a big hit for the football game!
Thanks for the five star review and glad they were a hit!
These are the easiest and tastiest crowd-pleasing party food I’ve ever made!
Thanks for the five star review and glad these are a party favorite!
Always a favorite. My go to dish. I even made it once with turkey and provolone because I didn’t have ham, and it was equally as delicious. Two thumbs up.
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad it’s your go-to!
i substituted ham w/ turkey and Swiss w/ sharp because that’s what we had and they still turned out great!!!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad the turkey and sharp cheese worked great!
These were sooooo yummy! I think the Hawaiian style rolls really make this recipe. I used thin shaved ham-off-the-bone from the deli. Just two of us so I prepared as directed but only baked half in the toaster oven. Foil-wrapped and froze the other half. Can’t wait to bake them again! P.S. Had a couple leftover from baking and they were just as good the next day after a quick warming in the microwave!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad you loved them!
Yummy!!!! Family loves them…gone in minutes!
Glad they were a hit!
Glad they were a hit and gone in minutes!
Hi, this easy recipe looks so amazing. Besides Dijon mustard, what else would you recommend? Thanks, Tess
Really nothing else since I only make them as written and have not branched out trying them without mustard.
I am not a huge fan of Dijon either,but I like honey Dijon or regular Honey mustard might work well.
Just made this for lunch for Father’s Day and everyone LOVED it!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad everyone loved it!
Made these as a Father’s Day treat for my husband — he said they were even better than he thought they’d be!!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad these were a hit!
The BEST
Thanks for the 5 star rating and glad you think they’re the best!
Hi! We are planning on making these this Sunday for my children’s baptism. As we have to rush home from church with food “ready to go”, do you think assembling the morning of (or even night before) and popping in the oven on “keep warm” (About 170 degrees) but covered would work or would it ruin them? We have guests who have to catch a flight soon after so unfortunately adding in the 20 minutes to cook is almost too tight. But I really want to make them and not just serve cold cuts!!!! :)
Wow, that’s a pickle…if 20 minutes is too tight, you have really got a tight schedule.
Honestly I would just make them as close to before church as you can, cover with foil to keep warm, and then just serve at room temp when you’re back from church. I think keeping them in a low oven that whole time, probably 2 hours give or take with traffic, church, etc would overcook them a lot.
Worst case, if they’re not to your liking at room temp, you can microwave them for 15 secs if someone really needs it.
have made this many many times very tasty and easy to prepare …btw are you single … i need a cooking partner in life….
Glad you like the recipe.
I am all set thanks.
Make these with ham or turkey combined with Swiss, provolone, or white American cheese, because of different tastes in my family. ALL are delicious!!!
Glad you are loving these and all the various combos!
I’ve made these before and they’re delicious, but I plan on prepping them a few hours early before baking them this time. Is it okay to mix up the sauce early and refrigerate it as well or does it need to be mixed up right before baking?
If it’s just a few hours, I would just keep it on the counter personally. If you put it in the fridge the butter will solidify again and you’d have to start over anyway. Glad you love these!
Thank you for your recipes. I made the Ham and Cheese sliders for a party. They were a big hit. The mustard-poppy dressing spot on. I was asked by several guests where I found the recipe. I altered the recipe, only increasing the Kings Hawaiin bread from the 12 pack to the 24. Keeping it together. But found the cheese did not melt in the middle very well perhaps due to the increased size? I used foil and baked 20 or so and my outside edges golden. I might try again with this but break the loaf.
Sometimes yes if you’re using a big ‘slab’ of rolls, the interior cheese doesn’t melt as well due to such a large surface area. Probably better to make a couple batches of 12 rather than one 24. Glad they were a big hit!
I can’t wait to make these for a party!
They are ALWAYS a hit! :)
YUM! These sliders look so delicious ♥
Thank you!
This is one of my family’s favorites, great for football season or showers. I’d like to double the recipe and freeze a batch; do you think they would freeze okay?
Not sure…in theory there are lots of ‘frozen breakfast sandwiches’ on the market that are premade and you just reheat. But something about this recipe seems like it would be at its peak fresh; but as long as you know that going in, I’d give it a try. Or just freeze a couple sliders and see what happens.
Hey! I need to make these for a party tomorrow, but will need to cook them in the oven in the morning. should i wait to add the sauce right before i cook them or go ahead and pour it on now?
I would wait until about 10 minutes before you bake them to add the sauce.
I love how you cook your food look sooooooo good your the best
I want to make this for dinner tonight. What side dishes would you do with this?
Really anything you feel like…maybe a nice salad!
I made these this morning for my ladies Christmas tea at my church. Goodness, they were delicious! Thank you for an easy recipe that could bake while I was getting ready. ?
Thanks for trying the recipe and I’m glad it came out great for you!
Wow, this is my go to place from now on.
Great, thanks!
Beautiful photos! I’d like to do a turkey/cheddar option in addition to ham/swiss for a party this weekend. Do you think I can use the exact same recipe just substituting the meat and cheese? Sorry, I’m vegetarian so I have no idea if the “sauce” would be good for this alternative combo! Thanks!
I think what you said would be fine and I also have a veg option! https://www.averiecooks.com/2016/09/ranch-chicken-swiss-sliders.html The chicken is Morningstar!
These are delicious! I grew up in Charleston, SC, and down south we make a very similar version using sweet rolls. What a great party appetizer! Thanks for the recipe. I love your site!
Thanks for the compliments and glad you love these!
We love these little vittles! I’m wanting to make them for a potluck this weekend. Our church is doing service at the park. I have to be there early to set up so I need something easy. Do you think I could bake them the day before and put them in the crock pot to “reheat them” on low during our church service and then serve them?
Hmm, tough call as food like this is really best right out of the oven. I think people’s expectations after a service are lower and they wouldn’t be expecting piping hot food. My fear is that the crockpot could over heat them and actually start ‘toasting’ the bread and/or never gets hot enough to heat them through in the middle. I would do a test batch at home and see how it goes before bringing to an event.
Saw a similar recipe in a Cook’s Country’s magazine a few years ago. I bookmarked that back then and got involved. Glad I ran into this post. Now I have to make these. Thanks for the reminder.
I know what I’m making for Friday dinner…Thanks! I would love for each person who makes your recipes to have the opportunity to post pictures…
I made this last night for dinner. Yummy! My family loved the sliders. I did not add the poppyseed, but instead I added sautéed onions and then baked. I also used Gouda cheese instead of swiss (my family doe not like swiss).
Thanks, Averie!
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I love Hawaiian rolls and this sounds perfect for football season coming up!
I make these with provolone instead of swiss, and if I’m feeling especially decadent, spread cream cheese on the top “slab” of the rolls before putting it on the meat and cheese. So yummy!!
That sounds great! Decadent is always a good thing!
Hey girl this looks so yummy!
Well am I glad I subscribed to your recipe mailing list! These popped into my inbox and I’ve been hungry for them ever since! Sadly there are only 3 of us in my house so a whole pan of 12 sadly won’t be happening any time soon, but I can definitely see these being made for a lazy Sunday lunch. All that cheese and the glaze on top, they look sooooooo good!
You can always half the recipe or just make the full recipe and then you have leftovers for lunches the next few days. Glad you’re on the email list and enjoying the recipes!
I could totally go for an entire pan of these beauties right now! Love how simple and delicious these look- so perfect for any occasion!
Yes simple and delicious are the keys for me :)
These sound like heaven!! Mel would LOVE them!
I think it’s perfect football/tailgating/holiday party food – a hit with everyone!
Oh my gosh these look awesome. I have a recipe for ham and cheese sliders with a caraway seed and garlic butter. Still haven’t put that one on the blog yet….but now I’ve got to try this!! My family loves sliders :)
Your recipe sounds really close to these and sounds great! Caraway/garlic vs. poppy/dried onion, but the concept is the same. Everyone loves sliders I think!
These look pretty amazing (and cute too)! Ham and swiss is so good together but using hawaiian rolls and that luscious butter sauce takes them over the top! Perfect for parties too.
Hawaiian rolls, I think that’s the best bread on the planet :) and yes this was definitely a luscious butter sauce!