I love how easy it is 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! In all the years that I’ve been making these for parties and gatherings, they’ve never let me down.
Ingredients for Hawaiian Roll Ham Sliders
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.
Tips for Success
Don’t pull apart the Hawaiian rolls before baking. The ham and cheese will all bake together best if you keep them together. To keep the sliders warm, set the oven to 175°F. 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. I like to change up my ham and Swiss sliders from time to time with these variation ideas: 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.
How to Store and Reheat
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. 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 350°F until warmed through. They also taste great cold! 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.
Serving Suggestions
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, or these Garlic Parmesan Fries. They also go great with these Crispy Zucchini Fries to add some veggies to the meal.
How to Make Ham and Cheese Sliders Step by Step
Make the Honey Dijon: Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup of honey and 1/4 cup of Dijon mustard, and stir until smooth. Prep the Rolls: Cut a pack of 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls in half length-wise. Place the bottoms of the 12 rolls in a lightly sprayed baking dish (do not separate the individual rolls). Add the Honey Dijon: Brush the bottom of the rolls with about half of the prepared honey Dijon. Add the Ham: Arrange 9 slices of ham on the bottom layer of rolls. Add the Cheese: Then top the ham with 9 slices of Swiss Cheese. Finish Assembling: Brush the inside of the top half of rolls with more honey Dijon, then place on top. Liberally brush the top of the sliders with 1/4 cup of poppyseed dressing Bake and Serve: Cover the dish with foil and cook ham and cheese sliders for 15-18 minutes, or until cheese is melty. Then broil for 4 minutes, or until rolls are slightly browned/crisped. Serve Hawaiian roll sliders while hot!
