Ham and Swiss Sliders
These aren’t any ordinary ham and Swiss sliders, as they’re Hawaiian roll sliders covered in a delicious and flavorful buttery mustard sauce. One bite and you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about!
There’s no need to have an ordinary ham and cheese sandwich when it’s so quick and easy to make a batch of these ham and Swiss sliders. They’re prepped and ready to eat in just over 30 minutes.
So, what is a ham and Swiss slider? Well, as the name suggests, it includes cooked deli ham and Swiss cheese slices layered on a packet of deliciously soft Hawaiian rolls. But then you add a buttery sauce on top that’s bursting with flavor. We’re talking melted butter, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, dried onion, poppy seeds, and salt and pepper. You pour this over the Hawaiian roll sliders and then bake them in the oven. The end result is a stack of deliciously sweet and juicy ham and Swiss sliders. Lucky this recipe makes 12, because I know you won’t be able to stop at one.
These ham and cheese sliders are great for a weekend lunch, to take to a party or potluck, or to serve at your next game day. It’s a crowd-pleasing recipe for sure.
Recipe Ingredients
- Hawaiian sweet rolls, sliced in half
- Cooked deli ham, thinly sliced
- Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
- Unsalted butter, melted
- Dijon mustard
- Poppy seeds
- Dried minced onion
- Worcestershire sauce
- Salt, or to taste
- Pepper, or to taste
How to Make Ham and Swiss Hawaiian Roll Sliders
Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9×9-inch or 9×13-inch pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray, and set it aside.
Don’t separate or pull rolls apart. Instead, using a large knife, slice the rolls in half so you have a top layer and bottom layer to work on. Keep the rolls connected.
Put the bottom layer in the pan and place the first layer of cheese on the rolls.
Spread the ham over the rolls.
Add the second layer of cheese.
Add the top layer of rolls and set them aside.
Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or in a pot on top of the stove on very low heat.
Add the mustard, onion, poppy seeds, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and stir/whisk that up to combine.
Pour the butter mix over the rolls and take your time.
Spread the butter mixture over the tops. A spatula or pastry brush works well. Some of the mixture will sit at the base of the rolls. That’s no problem.
Cover with aluminum foil and let the Hawaiian rolls sit at room temperature for a bit, usually 5 to 10 minutes.
Next, bake the covered ham and Swiss sliders for about 20 minutes or until cheese has melted.
Take the foil off then cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until your heart is content. Baking time will vary based on your own oven so keep an eye on them so they don’t burn and bake until they look good to you.
Slice into individual sliders and serve. They are good warm or cold.
Quick! Get one before they all disappear!
Storage
These ham and Swiss sliders are best served warm and fresh. However, you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Serve them cold or quickly reheat in the oven or air fryer.
Recipe Notes
- For a different sauce, substitute the Worcestershire sauce for honey and add garlic powder and dried parsley. Alternatively, substitute the Worcestershire sauce for sweet pickle relish.
- Instead of dijon mustard, you can use spicy brown mustard.
- These don’t have to be Hawaiian roll sliders either. Use your preferred bread rolls of choice if you like.
- Substitute the Swiss cheese for cheddar cheese, Colby Jack, Havarti, mozzarella cheese, or provolone.
- You can use any type of deli ham, like honey ham or smoked ham. You can also swap the ham for sliced turkey if you prefer. If you add bacon as well, you can transform these into mini club sandwiches.
- If you’re a fan of pickles, add a layer between the ham and cheese or add pickled jalapenos for some spice.
Recipe FAQs
Can I make these Hawaiian roll sliders in advance?
Yep, prep the ham and Swiss sliders as instructed and then place the wrapped pan in the fridge for up to 4 hours. Let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before following the baking directions.
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Ingredients
- 1 package Hawaiian sweet rolls, sliced in half 12-count, see directions for more details
- 1/2-3/4 pound cooked deli ham, thinly sliced
- 3/4 pound Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 stick
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- 2 tsp dried minced onion
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp 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, and set it aside.
- Don’t separate or pull the rolls apart. Instead, using a large knife, slice the rolls in half so you have a top layer and bottoms layer to work on. Keep the rolls connected.1 package Hawaiian sweet rolls, sliced in half
- Put the bottom layer in the pan and put the first layer of cheese on the rolls. Spread the ham over the rolls, layer in the second layer of cheese, add the top layer of rolls, and set them aside.1 package Hawaiian sweet rolls, sliced in half, 1/2-3/4 pound cooked deli ham, thinly sliced, 3/4 pound Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or in a pot on top of the stove on very low heat. Add the mustard, onion, poppy seeds, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and stir/whisk that up to combine.1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, 1 tbsp dijon mustard, 1 tbsp poppy seeds, 2 tsp dried minced onion, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste, 1/4 tsp pepper, or to taste
- Pour the butter mix over the rolls and take your time. Spread the butter mixture over the tops. A spatula works well. Some of the mixture will sit at the base of the rolls. That’s no problem.
- Cover with aluminum foil and let the rolls sit at room temperature for a bit, usually 5 to 10 minutes.
- Next, bake, covered, for about 20 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Take the foil off then cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until your heart is content. Baking time will vary based on your own oven so keep an eye on them so they don’t burn and bake until they look good to you.
- Slice into individual sliders and serve. They are good warm or cold.
These were to die for!! So delicious and so easy to make. My whole family devoured them. We will definitely be making these again! 🙂
So wonderful to hear that you and your family loved them! Truly warms my heart 🙂 Thank you for the comment and the rating.
How do you prevent them from sticking to the foil. Can I use parchment paper instead??
simple amazing recipe! i have learned that aside from the butter and a form of mustard you can add almost anything you like after that 🙂 but this base recipe is perfect as-is!
Thank you so much for your kind words! This is one of my favorites, so to know you love it just makes my day 🙂
I don’t know where you happen across these recipes, but I cannot wait to try these. I clicked on it because I have never heard of a slider (I’m in the UK) and wondered what they are, I’m looking forward to taking a batch of prepared ones to my son’s family on Sunday.
Oh my, you are going to love these! Let me know what your son’s family thought of them. Am glad they are making their way to the UK 🙂