Ham and Cheese Sliders
Ham and Cheese Sliders are an easy recipe and crowd pleasing cheese sandwiches great for dinner, lunch, or potlucks. Layers of ham and melted Swiss cheese on soft Hawaiian rolls with a poppy seed butter sauce. For these Ham and Swiss Sliders you can use Hawaiian sweet rolls or any rolls you like.
HAM AND CHEESE SLIDERS RECIPE
I know what you are thinking…ham and cheese sliders; does that really require a recipe? The answer is YES it does.
These have so much flavor. Sure you have your classic hot ham slider recipes as the base of the recipe but then you top it with a flavorful poppy seed sauce.
The butter mixture is a combo of Worcestershire sauce, onion, mustard, and butter that makes these anything but ordinary.
These are great party food because they can be made ahead and are kid friendly because they are small and familiar.
My son hates mustard but couldn’t taste the little bit of mustard in the sauce. You could use Dijon mustard or even honey mustard for a little more mild flavor.
I don’t know about you but sometimes I just want to cook something that I know my kids will eat without complaining about it.
This definitely would qualify for a “No Cooking” Friday meal because it’s so easy.
I make these right after Easter because they’re a great recipe for my leftover ham especially with these Scalloped Potatoes or some tomato soup.
WHAT KIND OF BREAD SHOULD I USE?
The most popular bread to use for these are Kings Hawaiian ham sweet rolls. Slider buns are a bit smaller than regular rolls so you may need less ingredients or you can simply make more sandwiches. These are great as an appetizer or make it a meal.
Other brands of individual sliders are a bit bigger.
DO I HAVE TO USE POPPY SEEDS?
These are great as an appetizer or make it a meal. You can definitely make these easy Ham Sliders with or without poppy seeds on top of the rolls because sometimes they can scare little kids.
CAN I USE A DIFFERENT KIND OF CHEESE?
Yes. You can use any cheese you have on hand like cheddar, Colby Jack, Havarti, or Provolone. Swiss cheese has a nice pairing with ham though.
OTHER HAM RECIPES:
- Ham and Swiss Stromboli
- Cuban Sliders
- Ham and Cheese Breakfast Enchiladas
- One-Pan Ham and Cheese Rice
- Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
- Ham and Cheddar Cheese Ball
- Creamy Ham and Potato Soup
- Breakfast Pizzas
Ham and Cheese Sliders
These Ham and Cheese Sliders are simple and crowd pleasing sandwiches. Ham and melted Swiss Hawaiian roll sliders topped with a poppy seed butter sauce.
Ingredients
- 24 white dinner rolls or slider rolls sweet Hawaiian rolls work well here
- 24 honey ham slices
- 24 small slices Swiss cheese
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup miracle whip
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 Tablespoon minced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice rolls lengthwise with a large serrated knife.
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In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and miracle whip. Spread onto both sides of the center of each roll. Place a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss inside of each roll. Close rolls and place them into a large baking dish or heavy cookie sheet. Place very close together.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the poppy seed sauce ingredients. Pour melted butter evenly over all of the sandwiches. You do not have to use all of the sauce! Just use enough to cover the tops. Let sit 10 minutes or until butter sets slightly. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Uncover and cook for 2 additional minutes or until tops of the rolls are slightly brown and crispy. Serve warm. Note: Sandwiches can be assembled ahead of time. I don't like to do it more than a day ahead because they can get soggy from the mayo mixture.
Recipe Notes
Source: adapted from Our Recipe Club
Can u make these with left over real ham?
Yeah so these were amazing. Made them for Super Bowl Sunday and they were GONE. I followed another commentators advice and put the butter mixture in the fridge for a little bit so that it stayed on top of the buns, good idea. Also the extra 2 minutes at the end where they are uncovered so they get a little brown and the cheese melts, absolutely a must. There was a noticeable difference after I did that step. Overall, would definitely recommend!
Yay!
Family favorite!! Thanks for the recipe, my family loves them and it’s a simple warm quick meal.’
Thank you!
I made these on New Year’s Eve and they were wiped out in minutes, with three friends asking for the recipe. So simple, easy and goooood. I also made your Au Gratin Potatoes at Christmas and they were freaking amazing. So glad to come across your blog!
I mean your scalloped potatoes!
Yay!! That makes me happy!
IT was great, simple to make, I made double the sauce, I put extra sauce on them after that came out of the oven but, failed to cook them long enough, they were a bit cold, but my bad., my stove must run cold. We put them in the microwave prior to eating and it was great. Next time I will bake them longer but there will be a next time!
Thanks for the great recipe.
You’re welcome!
We have served these for years in our church. They’re a favorite and known as the “funeral sandwiches” because they’re always requested. They are also wonderful with a dash of Everything Bagel on top!
Yes, so good!
Fixed them for lunch today and they are easy and delicious! Half Ham and American and half Turkey and Swiss! Delicious. I put them together last evening. Added the Butter sauce just before baking. Thank you for the recipe!
You’re welcome!
This is a great recipe! Refrigerate the butter sauce while assembling the sliders. It stays on the back and better.
Great tip!
how long will these keep in the fridge?
A couple of days.
This is a favorite in our home for an easy, delicious dinner served with a side of veggies. My 13 year old kept saying how amazing it was and insisted that I make it on a regular basis 🙂 I make it with havarti cheese since my kids are not big swiss fans
Havarti is a great option.
I’ve come across several of your recipes, which I’ve really liked. So when searching for a slider recipe, I found yours. I added extra layers of ham and cheese (swiss, pepper jack & colby) along with an extra dash of poppy seeds. For football game day, my husband loves them. He said they are an amazing explosion of flavor. Thanks for all your sharing.
You are welcome!
Made these sliders tonight for a Christmas Party and they were delicious. Super easy to make and everyone at the party enjoyed them. Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe
So glad to hear that!
Seriously, you messed up and you give an actual recipe a mediocre rating even though you’ve never made it?!?! Douche move, Mike.
These look delicious! I’m wondering if you’ve ever made them ahead of time and froze them? I think they would be great for lunches.
These are delicious and everyone loved them. Easy to put together at the last minute. I usually make ahead of time and bake when I want to serve them.
Glad you liked them!
This recipe is so uncomplicated, I use it time & time again.
It’s one of my go-to recipes as well.
These are a total crowd pleaser, everyone loved them! I used Havarti cheese and skipped the Miracle whip. Also, I didn’t have poppy seeds so I used Everything but the bagel seasoning blend from Trader Joe’s and it was delicious!
Sounds great!
Genius! I don’t have poppy seeds either and never would have thought to use Everything But The Bagel! Thanks for the tip
This is genius! I’m going to try the everything bagel seasoning too!
wait 3 stars because you found the wrong recipe? Dude!! Come one.