These Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders are the ultimate crowd-pleasing dish, combining soft, slightly sweet rolls with layers of savory ham and melty Swiss cheese.
The buttery, flavorful glaze infused with onions, mustard, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce takes these sliders to the next level, creating a warm and irresistible bite every time.
Perfect for potlucks, game days, or easy family dinners, these sliders come together quickly and bake into a golden, pull-apart tray of goodness.
Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just want something simple yet satisfying, this recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 sliders
Ingredients
- Cooking spray (such as Crisco®)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 onion, minced
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, or more to taste
- 1 (12-count) package Hawaiian sweet rolls, split
- 1 pound sliced deli ham
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add minced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring to combine flavors.
- Arrange the bottom halves of the rolls in the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon about two-thirds of the butter-onion mixture evenly over the roll bottoms.
- Layer sliced ham evenly over the rolls, followed by Swiss cheese.
- Place the top halves of the rolls over the cheese layer.
- Brush the remaining butter mixture evenly over the tops of the rolls.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned.
- Allow sliders to rest for a few minutes before serving to help them hold together.
Chefs Notes
- Add a pinch of garlic powder to the butter mixture for extra depth of flavor.
- For a crispier top, bake uncovered for a few extra minutes.
- Swap Swiss cheese with provolone or mozzarella for a different flavor profile.
- These sliders can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.