Ham and Cheese Sliders

By Lidey Heuck

Updated May 28, 2024

  • Ham and cheese sliders are displayed on parchment paper with cheese oozing as one sandwich is being pulled away from the pack.
    Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
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Total Time
35 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Rating
5(2,603)
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Consider this cheesy, savory and slightly sweet snack the ultimate party food: Made with pull-apart Hawaiian rolls, these baked ham and cheese sliders, brushed with a buttery glaze, are much easier to assemble than individual sandwiches and are sure to please a crowd. Feel free to play around with the meat and cheese, substituting turkey or roast beef for the ham, and Cheddar, Provolone or your favorite melting cheese for the Swiss. These sliders can also be doubled for large groups; just use a sheet pan instead of a 9-by-13-inch pan for baking. 

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Ingredients

Yield:Makes 12 sandwiches 

  • 1 (12-ounce) package Hawaiian sweet rolls

  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 

  • ½ pound thinly sliced cooked deli ham

  • ½ pound thinly sliced Swiss cheese

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

  • 2 teaspoons minced dried onion

  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 teaspoon honey 

  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)

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Nutritional analysis per serving

17 grams carbs; 39 milligrams cholesterol; 228 calories; 4 grams monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 13 grams fat; 1 gram fiber; 390 milligrams sodium; 11 grams protein; 1 gram sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.

  2. Step 2

    Slice the whole sheet of rolls in half horizontally, without breaking apart the individual rolls.

  3. Step 3

    Place the bottom half in the prepared pan, cut-side up, and spread 2 tablespoons of the mustard on top. Add half of the ham, layering it evenly over the bread, followed by all of the cheese. Add the remaining ham and finally, the top half of the rolls.

  4. Step 4

    In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, the remaining 1 teaspoon mustard, dried onion, Worcestershire, honey, poppy seeds and salt.

  5. Step 5

    Brush the mixture all over the tops and sides of the bread.

  6. Step 6

    Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake, uncovered, until the tops of the rolls are toasted, about 5 minutes.

  7. Step 7

    Using the overhang, carefully lift the parchment paper and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into individual sandwiches with a large, serrated knife and serve hot.

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  1. Yes, ham and cheese sliders can be assembled and refrigerated, well wrapped, up to one day before serving. If the recipe calls for brushing the bread with seasoned melted butter before baking, prep the melted-butter mixture in advance as well, but don’t brush it on yet. Instead, refrigerate the mixture alongside the sandwiches. When you’re ready to bake the sliders, rewarm the butter briefly,then brush on the sliders before baking. You may need to add an extra five minutes to the bake time before removing the foil.

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Martha

The paper tray that Hawaiian Rolls come in is oven safe. No need to use parchment paper. Just remove the rolls to slice and place back in the paper tray for assembly and baking as instructed.

mo poll

I find cutting the hot rolls difficult....they seem to slide around with the hot cheese and slick tops. You also have to cut through the ham. I cut the rolls in half. Place the bottom in the pan. Using a serrated knife, cut tops and bottoms into individual rolls. I place the ham and cheese to fit each roll. Then, smoosh them all together and get on with the recipe. It is ready to go when you pull out of the oven. no cutting hot sandwiches. So much easier.

A THomas

Use a pizza slicer to cut the hot sandwiches.

Kelly

For the vegetarians in my life, I've made these with mushrooms in place of the meat. I saute onions, mushrooms and garlic. The cheese helps the mushrooms stay in place. I've received compliments and thank yous that there is something for vegetarians to eat other than salads.

Margaret

I have made theses several times and I always cut them before topping with sauce and going in the oven. I'm usually in the middle of a party when they come out and can't be bothered with cutting hot sliders. These have been such a huge hit that everyone expects them now.

Laura

I think this is cribbed from a King Arthur Baking Sheet recipe from 30+ years ago? Wendi & Dave's ham and cheese buns....? You baked the rolls and it used thinly-sliced white onion. SO good!

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