These Ham and Cheese Sliders feature thinly sliced deli ham, layered with Swiss cheese on a sweet and soft toasted Hawaiian roll.
With each bite of these Hawaiian ham and cheese sliders, you get the sweetness of the toasted Hawaiian rolls, the saltiness of the ham, the gooeyness of the cheese, and the tasty buttery sauce we’ve slathered on top. The flavors come together for the ultimate combination!
These sliders are ideal as appetizers, game day snacks, weekend lunches, or quick weeknight meals. No matter when you serve these hot ham and cheese sliders on Hawaiian rolls, we guarantee they’ll disappear fast.
If you love these sliders, we know you will love these Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders, Sloppy Joe Sliders, or these Roast Beef Sliders!
Why You’ll Love This Hawaiian Roll Sliders Recipe
- Tasty: These sliders have layers of flavors from the ham, the cheese, the buns, and the butter mixture.
- Fun to eat: Handheld food is always more fun than food you need to eat with a fork and knife.
- Crowd pleaser: Savory, chewy, and cheesy, no one will be able to resist these sliders.
Ingredients
- Hawaiian Rolls: These sweet and soft rolls pair perfectly with the savory flavors of these sliders. Make sure to keep them together; do not detach them. Sweet brioche buns would make a good alternative to the Hawaiian rolls.
- Deli ham: We like to use deli ham, thinly sliced, as the protein in these sliders. You can also use some leftover baked ham, which is my favorite.
- Swiss cheese: Swiss cheese adds cheesy goodness to this slider recipe, though you can also use cheddar if you wish.
- Flavored Butter: A combination of Dijon mustard, honey, Worcestershire sauce, dried parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper is mixed with melted butter and brushed onto the tops of the buns.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Mix in some spice: Stir cayenne pepper or red chili flakes into the seasoned butter mixture for a touch of heat.
- Add a layer of flavor: Coat the inside of the rolls with a creamy dressing like ranch or Caesar before layering the ham and cheese.
- Swap the meat: Try your sliders with chicken or turkey instead!
How to Make Ham and Cheese Sliders
Preheat the oven and get a baking dish ready to make these Hawaiian sliders.
Step 1: Slice the rolls. Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half without separating them. Remove the top half and set it aside.
Step 2: Prepare the rolls. Place the bottom half of the rolls on the baking pan and layer with half of the ham, half the cheese, and then the remaining ham and remaining cheese. Cover with the top half of the rolls.
Step 3: Prepare the butter mixture. Melt the butter and then mix in the mustard, honey, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Step 4: Brush the tops of the sliders. Using a pastry or basting brush, brush the tops of the rolls with the melted butter mixture.
Step 5: Start baking. Cover the rolls with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
Step 6: Finish baking. Remove the foil and bake the ham and cheese Hawaiian sliders until the tops turn golden brown.
Hint: Generously Brush on the Butter Mixture
Brush the tops of the Hawaiian rolls liberally so they get nicely browned and develop a deep flavor.
Serving Suggestions
These easy Hawaiian roll sliders go well with almost anything for meals or snack! We love to serve them up with these favorite sides!
- Serve the sliders with these Air Fryer Tater Tots, this Smoked Queso Dip, Rotel Dip and these Loaded Fries for the ultimate game day party.
- Make them for dinner with this Cucumber Tomato Salad and these Oven Roasted Potatoes on the side, and then finish up with these Raspberry Lemon Cupcakes for dessert.
Expert Tips
- Use thinly sliced ham: Make sure to slice the deli ham very thin so you can create several layers. If the ham is too thick, it will be harder to work with.
- Let the sliders rest: Give the sliders a few minutes after you remove them from the oven so the cheese can set, which will make them easier to serve.
- Storage: Store leftovers separately so the buns don’t get soggy during storage. If you end up with assembled sliders left over, place them in an airtight container, and store them in the fridge for 2-3 days. To reheat, place under the broiler or in a toaster oven to crisp up again.
Recipe FAQs
Feel free to use gluten-free Hawaiian rolls, gluten-free dinner rolls, or another type of gluten-free rolls to make the sliders gluten-free.
You can assemble the sliders in advance without the butter mixture and store them in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve, brush the butter mixture onto the tops of the sliders and bake.
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Ham and Cheese Hawaiian Roll Sliders
Ingredients
- 12 Hawaiian Rolls kept together and not broken apart
- ½ pound deli ham thinly sliced
- 20 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half at once (without separating them). Carefully remove the top half and set it aside.
- Place the bottom half of the rolls in the prepared baking dish—layer half of the ham on the bottom half of the rolls.
- On the ham, layer half the cheese, followed by the remaining ham, and then top with the remaining cheese.
- Place the top half of the rolls over everything.
- In a small bowl, add the butter and melt in the microwave. Then, add Dijon mustard, honey, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Brush the tops of the sliders with the melted butter mixture, applying liberally with a basting brush.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
- Slice before serving, and enjoy!
Notes
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- Use thinly sliced ham: Make sure the deli ham is sliced very thin so you can create several layers. If the ham is too thick, it will be harder to work with.
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- Let the sliders rest: Give the sliders a few minutes after you remove them from the oven so the cheese can set, which will make them easier to serve.
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- Storage: Store uneaten leftovers of these Hawaiian roll ham and cheese sliders separately so the buns don’t get soggy. If you end up with assembled sliders left over, place them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for 2-3 days. To reheat, place under the broiler or in a toaster oven to crisp up again.
Nutrition
*All nutrition information provided is automatically calculated and is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact numbers on your ingredients, I would recommend calculating them with your prefered nutrition calculator.
Marcia
These are so very good. Best recipe for these I’ve tried so far!