Description

Soft Hawaiian rolls filled with savory ham and gooey cheese, topped with a buttery Dijon glaze and baked until golden. These crowd-pleasing sliders are perfect for parties, game nights, or quick family dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

1 package Hawaiian sweet rolls (12 rolls, about 12 ounces)
12–16 slices deli ham (about 8 ounces; thinly sliced, or use leftover baked ham)
8 slices Swiss cheese (about 6 ounces)
8 slices cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon poppy seeds (optional)
1/2 teaspoon onion powder (or finely minced onion)
Salt and pepper to taste
Thinly sliced pickles (optional, for topping)
Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Remove the slab of Hawaiian rolls from the package, keeping them connected. Slice horizontally with a serrated knife to create a top and bottom layer.
Place the bottom half of the rolls in the baking dish. Layer half the ham evenly over the rolls, then all the Swiss cheese slices. Add the remaining ham, then the cheddar cheese slices. Place the top half of the rolls back on.
In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in Dijon mustard, brown sugar (if using), Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.
Using a pastry brush or spoon, evenly spread the glaze over the tops of the rolls. Sprinkle extra poppy seeds if desired.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 15 minutes.
Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 10-12 minutes, until tops are golden and cheese is bubbling.
Let sliders rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Use a spatula to lift out individual sliders. Garnish with parsley or pickles if desired.

Notes

For gluten-free, use soft gluten-free dinner rolls. For vegetarian, swap ham for roasted mushrooms or spinach. Prep ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking. Don’t overstuff with ham/cheese for neat slices. Bake covered first for soft rolls, then uncovered for golden tops. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 1 month.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slider
Calories: 225
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 550
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 20
Fiber: 1
Protein: 12

Keywords: ham and cheese sliders, Hawaiian rolls, party food, baked sliders, easy appetizer, game day, comfort food