Ham and Cheese Sliders: juicy patties, melty cheese, and classic burger fixings scaled for parties and game day.
Sweet-and-Savory Ham & Swiss Pull-Aparts
An easy, crowd-pleasing bake that layers folded ham and melty Swiss on sweet Hawaiian rolls, finished with a buttery brown-sugar glaze for game day or a no-fuss weeknight.
When you need a hands-off dish that disappears fast, these sliders are the answer: they come together in minutes, bake up warm and gooey, and invite people to help themselves. The format — a full sheet of Hawaiian rolls split into a top and bottom, then filled and baked — makes them ideal for parties, after-school snacks, or a busy family dinner where everyone wants something comforting and familiar.
The flavor is a simple, winning combo: sweet, pillowy rolls meet salty, folded ham and nutty Swiss that melts into glorious strings. A quick butter‑based glaze bolstered with Dijon, brown sugar, a hit of onion and garlic powder, and a sprinkle of poppy seeds caramelizes on top, giving each pull-apart piece a glossy, slightly crisp finish that kids and grown-ups both reach for first.
Assembly is forgiving — keep each half of the roll intact so you can fit them snugly into a 9x13 pan, layer a slice of ham and Swiss on each square, then brush the buttery glaze over the top before baking at a moderate temperature until bubbly. Folding the ham keeps it from spilling out, and a light tent of foil after baking holds in heat if you need to stall serving for a few minutes.
Make-ahead bonus: assemble the night before and refrigerate, then bake when guests arrive for fresh, hot sliders with minimal fuss. Serve them family-style to tear apart at the table, or cut into individual squares and offer mustard, pickles, or crunchy chips on the side for a fast, kid-approved spread.
Ingredients
How to Make Ham and Cheese Sliders
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment.
- Slice the slider rolls horizontally in half so you have a top and bottom sheet; keep each sheet intact.
- Arrange the bottom sheet of rolls in the prepared dish, fitting them snugly so there are no gaps.
- Layer the ham evenly over the bottom sheet (one slice per slider, folded if needed) and top each with a slice of Swiss cheese.
- Place the top sheet of rolls over the cheese to re-form the sliders.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, poppy seeds, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper and kosher salt until smooth.
- Brush or spoon the butter mixture evenly over the tops of the rolls, using most of the mixture but reserving a tablespoon for serving if desired.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 12–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the sliders are heated through. Remove the foil and bake an additional 3–5 minutes to lightly brown the tops.
- Let the sliders rest 2–3 minutes, then use a sharp knife to cut into 4 equal sections (about 3 sliders per serving). Serve warm.
Recipe Card
Ham and Cheese Sliders
Ham and Cheese Sliders: juicy patties, melty cheese, and classic burger fixings scaled for parties and game day.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment.
- Slice the slider rolls horizontally in half so you have a top and bottom sheet; keep each sheet intact.
- Arrange the bottom sheet of rolls in the prepared dish, fitting them snugly so there are no gaps.
- Layer the ham evenly over the bottom sheet (one slice per slider, folded if needed) and top each with a slice of Swiss cheese.
- Place the top sheet of rolls over the cheese to re-form the sliders.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, poppy seeds, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper and kosher salt until smooth.
- Brush or spoon the butter mixture evenly over the tops of the rolls, using most of the mixture but reserving a tablespoon for serving if desired.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 12–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the sliders are heated through. Remove the foil and bake an additional 3–5 minutes to lightly brown the tops.
- Let the sliders rest 2–3 minutes, then use a sharp knife to cut into 4 equal sections (about 3 sliders per serving). Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Carbohydrates
- 52
- Saturated Fat
- 30
- Sodium
- 1800
- Fiber
- 3
- Unsaturated Fat
- 23
- Protein
- 47
- Fat
- 54
- Cholesterol
- 140
- Trans Fat
- 0.5
- Calories
- 900
- Sugar
- 11