These ham and cheese sliders are made with Swiss cheese, honey Dijon Mustard, and poppy seed dressing, and baked on Hawaiian rolls. If there’s one recipe on this site that my kids absolutely devour every time I make it, it’s this one. With just 6 ingredients, you can make these hot ham sliders in the oven with ease. They make a great lunch, snack, or party appetizer!
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What’s in this Ham and Cheese Sliders recipe?
I love that you only need 6 ingredients to make the most delicious, sweet and savory, ham and Swiss cheese sliders in the oven. These baked ham sliders are a great food to bring to potlucks, and it’s a kid-friendly dinner too!
- Hawaiian Rolls: These little sweetbread rolls are the star of the show. You can buy a pack of 12 at the store, or try making your own with this homemade Hawaiian rolls recipe for these ham sliders.
- Ham: The easiest option is to pick up some deli ham at the store, since this will already be cooked and thinly-sliced. Any flavor variety will work. I recommend a honey ham or something a little sweet. You can also use any leftover ham you might have.
- Cheese: I recommend using Swiss cheese for this recipe, however you could use a different type of cheese if you prefer.
- Dijon Mustard and Honey: I like making my own honey dijon for this ham sliders recipe because it allows me to get the perfect level of sweetness.
- Poppyseed Dressing: Buy a bottle from the store or make your own. You can skip the dressing if you or anyone else doesn’t like it.
Pro Tip: If you have any pick eaters to feed, you can skip the honey mustard and dressing completely, or leave it off a couple of the sliders just for them.
Variation Ideas
These hot ham and cheese sliders are so simple to make, and it’s easy to add different ingredients to change up the flavor. Here are some ideas that my family has loved.
- Hawaiian: Add grilled pineapple slices, and a delicious marinade made with ginger, soy sauce, and brown sugar instead of the honey Dijon.
- Italian: Use provolone or mozzarella instead of swiss (or in addition to), and use Italian dressing instead of poppy seed.
- Meat Lovers: Layer up the meats and add slices of turkey, bacon, pepperoni, salami, or another favorite.
- Spicy: Use pepper jack cheese and add sliced jalapenos, or another pepper.
- Veggie: Add in some veggies, like bell peppers, zucchini, pickled beets, or sun-dried tomatoes.
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How to Store & Reheat Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
Store leftover ham and cheese sliders in an airtight container, or wrapped tightly in aluminum foil. They will keep in the fridge 2-3 days.
To reheat, place them in the oven at 350F until warmed through. They also taste great cold!
How to Freeze
You can freeze Hawaiian roll sliders if desired. I recommend wrapping them with foil and then placing them in a freezer-safe bag. They’ll keep up to 3 months. Let them thaw before reheating.
What to Serve with Ham and Swiss Sliders
Whether I’m serving these ham and Swiss cheese sliders as an appetizer for a crowd, or for an easy lunch for my family, there are plenty of other dishes that pair well with them.
I love to make my favorite fries on the side. Try these Garlic Parmesan Fries or these Crispy Zucchini Fries to add some veggies to the meal.
5-Star Review
“Oh joy!! Made these this evening!! Only thought of sliders as wonderful little hamburgers! Not any more. Great recipe!! Will be adding this little gem to Sport’s Night, church pot lucks, and those Friday evenings when we want something fast and delicious! A Keeper!!
Thank you to our Recipe queen!! BTW, I used the entire slice of cheese. Same with the ham. Just folded it over twice…to fit. Yum.” – Dee
Ham and Cheese Sliders (Hawaiian Roll Sliders Recipe)
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Ingredients
- 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls (one package)
- 9 slices Ham
- 9 slices Swiss Cheese
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup good Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup poppyseed dressing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a separate bowl, combine the Dijon and honey and stir until smooth.1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup good Dijon mustard
- Cut the rolls in half length-wise. Place the bottoms of the 12 rolls in a lightly sprayed baking dish (do not separate them).12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
- Brush the rolls with honey Dijon.
- Top each roll with a slice of ham and then a slice of cheese.9 slices Ham, 9 slices Swiss Cheese
- Brush the inside of the top half of rolls with more honey Dijon, then place on top.
- Liberally brush the outside of each top with poppy seed dressing.1/4 cup poppyseed dressing
- Cover the dish with foil and cook for 15-18 minutes, or until cheese is melty.
- Broil for 4 minutes or until rolls are slightly browned/crisped.
- Serve immediately, while hot!
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Becky’s tips
- Sliders will cook best in a preheated oven.
- Use non-stick spray on the baking dish so the sandwiches don’t stick or rip apart.
- Skip the dressing and/or mustard if you prefer.
- Don’t pull the rolls apart before baking.
Nutrition Information
To prep them ahead of time, assemble the sliders, place them in a baking dish, cover with plastic wrap/foil, and refrigerate. Then just brush with dressing and bake when you’re ready to serve.
These Hawaiian roll ham sliders are made to serve hot, but they taste great cold too. So if you’re storing leftovers in the fridge, they’re easy to grab for a quick lunch or snack.
Bake these for about 15-18 minutes in the oven. The ham should be pre-cooked, so you just need to bake long enough to warm everything through.
Absolutely. It’s an easy substitution! Just grab some deli turkey instead of ham, and you’re good to go.
After you’ve baked them, set the oven to about 175F. Then cover the sliders with foil and place them in the oven to keep them warm between servings. If you are making a few batches for a party, keep the extras in the oven until you need more.
These look fantastic! Can’t wait to try!
Oh, wow! These look so scrumpcious and easy to make to boot! Thanks for sharing :)
These look fantastic!! We love anything ham at our house!!
These would be great for game day or a fancy party. Love it!
These sound so good, one of these days I need to try them!
These look tasty! Perfect for an afternoon get together!
Easy, simple and yummy! My kid of meal.
Oh these look so good! I can’t find hawaiian rolls or loaves in the UK – it’s a bummer, but probably better for me to stick to wheat bread (which they just call brown bread here) anyway.
oh darn!! they are so dang tasty, but you’re right, you’re making them much healthier by using wheat rolls! Thanks so much for stopping by :)
Brioche buns might be a good alternative!
Yum! That sounds like a delish idea!
We make variation of these and now everyone requests them from me for parties! Our sauce is a tad different but i bet these are just as good!
what do you use in your sauce? they’re so easy, I want to try lots of different kinds!
What a yummy and easy dinner idea!! Sounds like it needs to go on the menu soon!