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Easy Ham and Cheese Sliders

Published: Dec 15, 2015 · Modified: Aug 23, 2022 by Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... 10 Comments

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Ham and Cheese Sliders are delicious and easy appetizer that are great for holiday parties and pot lucks! Made with ham, mozzarella cheese, mustard, butter, poppy seeds, onions and of course Hawaiian rolls! 

easy ham and cheese sliders with cheese pull

The holidays are upon us and if you're like me you have a party every weekend through the end of the year. Most of the parties I am going to are a potluck type so these Hawaiian roll sliders are the perfect appetizer to bring!

Whether you call these Hawaiian ham sliders, hot ham and cheese sliders or poppy seed ham rolls, they're sure to be a crowd pleaser!

And if you don't have any parties to go to, these are perfect for game days or if you want hot Hawaiian sliders for dinner! Side notes, leftover ham and Swiss sliders make for the perfect grab and go snack! Or pack them for lunches, you can eat these hot or cold!

easy ham and cheese sliders

Ingredients for Ham and Cheese Slider Recipe

  • Kings Hawaiian Rolls
  • Deli Ham
  • Mozzarella Cheese
  • Butter
  • Mustard
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Poppy Seeds
  • Dried Minced Onions

How to Make Easy Ham and Cheese Sliders

First pre-heat oven to 350F. Next slice the Hawaiian rolls and place in pan or cookie sheet. You can separate them individually like below or keep them all in one piece.

hawaiian rolls in a glass dish

Next top the sweet Hawaiian rolls with 8oz of sliced ham.

Hawaiian rolls with sliced ham

Then with 8oz of shredded mozzarella, shredded swiss or shredded gruyere cheese. I used mozzarella because I love the gooey cheese pulls! 

ham and cheese sliders in a glass casserole dish

Next cover the sliders with the tops of the rolls.

easy ham and cheese sliders in a clear glass casserole dish

In a bowl combine ¾ cup melted butter, 2 teaspoons worchestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon dried minced onions, 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, 2 tablespoons mustard.

butter, mustard, onion, and poppy seed mixture in a bowl with a whisk

Next spoon butter mixture over the tops of the slider buns. 

spooning butter mixture on top of ham and cheese sliders
Cover with aluminum foil. Bake Covered for 15 minutes and then baked uncovered for an additional 5 minutes. Enjoy!
hawaiian roll ham and cheese sliders with butter mixture in a glass bowl

If you're wondering why some images are made in a glass baking dish and other sliders on a cookie sheet, well I made 2 batches because they're that good! All my friends and family love these hot ham and cheese sliders.

This is a great potluck slider recipe that is great for a work function if you're trying to win some brownie points with your co-workers!

easy ham and cheese sliders stacked on a white plate

Pro Tip: If anyone in your family doesn't like poppy seeds, you can totally make these ham and cheese sliders without poppy seeds.

hot ham and cheese sliders on aluminum foil

If you can't get enough, check out this 1 minute youtube video I made for this recipe

Other party appetizers to try

  • Crispy Oven Baked Keto Chicken Wings
  • Mini Beef Wellingtons
  • Pimento Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates
  • Salami and Cheese Pinwheels
  • Roast Beef Sliders 

Easy Ham and Cheese Sliders

Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian
Ham and Cheese Sliders are delicious and easy appetizer that are great for holiday parties and pot lucks! Made with ham, mozzarella cheese, mustard, butter, poppy seeds, onions and of course Hawaiian rolls! 
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12 sliders
Calories 309 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 count Kings Hawaiian rolls
  • 8 oz deli ham
  • 8 oz Kraft Naturals Mozzarella Cheese Shreds
  • ¾ cup butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onions
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
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Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 350F
  • Slice rolls and place in pan/cookie sheet
  • Top with 8oz of sliced ham
  • Top with 8oz of shredded mozzarella
  • Cover with tops of rolls
  • In a bowl combine ¾ cup melted butter, 2 teaspoons worchestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon dried minced onions, 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, 2 tablespoons mustard.
  • Cover rolls with butter mixture. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake Covered for 15 minutes and then baked uncovered for an additional 5 minutes.

Notes

Store left overs in a covered container or a gallon baggie.
Re-heat in the oven or toaster oven for best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 0gCalories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 12gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 574mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 482IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 1mg
Keyword ham and cheese sliders, ham sliders, hawaiian roll sliders
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  1. Jamie Everett

    December 15, 2015 at 8:47 pm

    5 stars
    These look delicious and I enjoyed hearing about your day. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

    Reply
  2. Stephanie

    December 16, 2015 at 10:55 am

    These look amazing! I was just trying to come up with a meal plan for next week when we have house-guests for several days. I need easy meals and ones that can be made ahead of time so that I can really enjoy the holidays and the company of my guests. This one looks like it fits the bill! YUM! {client}

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  3. Linda

    December 17, 2015 at 10:22 pm

    Swiss cheese and hawaiian buns make this extra good...

    Reply
    • Lara

      December 20, 2015 at 7:47 pm

      Yes they would!

      Reply
  4. Vicky

    December 20, 2015 at 6:07 am

    I make these frequently with slaw, chips, and pickles on the side. They reheat well too.

    Reply
    • Lara

      December 20, 2015 at 7:47 pm

      That's awesome! Yes they do re-heat very well!

      Reply
  5. Elynn

    April 19, 2018 at 7:52 pm

    This was the easiest and most delicious slider recipe I have found, I love Hawaiian rolls and love ham any way I can use it in a meal.

    Reply

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