Description
Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders with sweet Hawaiian rolls, savory ham, gooey cheese, baked to perfection. Quick, comforting, crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (12 count) Hawaiian sweet rolls
- ¾ pound thinly sliced deli ham
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Preparation Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. This ensures your sliders won’t stick and makes cleanup much easier. Take the entire package of Hawaiian rolls and, without separating the individual rolls, use a serrated knife to slice horizontally through the middle, creating one large top and bottom piece.
- Step 2: Assembly Place the bottom half of the rolls in your prepared baking dish. Layer half of the Swiss cheese evenly across the bread, followed by all of the ham. Feel free to fold or scrunch the ham slightly to create texture and air pockets that will hold more of that delicious butter sauce later. Top the ham with the remaining Swiss cheese before placing the top half of the rolls back on.
- Step 3: Create the Glaze In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, dried minced onion, and garlic powder until well combined. This glaze is what transforms these simple ham and cheese Hawaiian roll sliders into something truly special. The combination of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet elements creates a complex flavor profile that will have everyone asking for your recipe.
- Step 4: Add the Glaze Pour the butter mixture evenly over the tops of the rolls, using a pastry brush to ensure even coverage if needed. Don’t rush this step—take your time to make sure the glaze gets into all the nooks and crannies. Allow the sliders to sit for 5-10 minutes so the glaze can begin to penetrate the bread.
- Step 5: Bake to Perfection Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Then remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5-7 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is completely melted. Watch carefully during this final uncovered baking period to ensure the tops don’t burn—you’re looking for that perfect caramelization.
- Step 6: Serve Once baked, allow the Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders to cool for about 5 minutes before serving. This brief rest allows the cheese to set slightly and makes the sliders easier to cut and serve. Use a sharp knife to cut along the seams of the rolls to separate them into individual sliders, and watch as they disappear within minutes!
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 55mg