Ham and Cheese Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls Recipe

Ham and Cheese Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls is a crowd pleasing recipe that’s so easy to make. These sliders are perfect for game day, a party appetizer, or a fun dinner! 

Ham and Cheese Sliders are a true recipe perfected! They delicious mini sandwiches filled with meat and cheese, and topped with a tasty butter sauce. You don’t want to miss this recipe! 

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You’ll Love Ham and Cheese Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls!

Ham and Cheese Sliders are a great way to make delicious mini sandwiches for a crowd. This easy recipe comes together fast and can be customized using your favorite toppings! 

If you’ve never had King’s Sweet Hawaiian Rolls, now’s the time. They are sweet, soft, and so delicious. Moreover, it’s the perfect bread for making little slider sandwiches. 

And, you can make ahead! Prepare the sandwiches a day in advance, cover with foil, and then bake before serving. Also, be sure to cut them apart prior to putting them on a tray.

Sweet Hawaiian rolls are the perfect base for this ham and cheese sliders recipe. What makes these ham sliders so special is the flavorful butter mixture that’s spread over the top of the rolls before baking. 

Use whatever meat and cheese combination you’d like. This recipe calls for ham, turkey, provolone, and cheddar, but you could use roast beef, Swiss, whatever!

Easy and fun, you are going to love these little Ham and Cheese Sliders for your next get together or an easy weeknight dinner! 

Ingredients and Variations

Hawaiian Rolls: Hawaiian sweet rolls are really the star of this recipe. You can find soft Hawaiian rolls in the bread aisle of your grocery store. Substitute slider buns or dinner rolls if needed. If you can’t find the 16 count rolls, the 12 count works fine. 

Ham: sliced deli ham works great. You can also use thin slices of leftover ham, honey ham, Hawaiian ham, black forest ham, or hot ham for this recipe. 

Turkey: sliced deli turkey adds a great contrast to the ham in this recipe. You can omit the turkey and use all ham if you’d like. 

Cheese: I like to use a combination of cheeses for these sliders. Shredded cheddar cheese and sliced provolone will make the sliders extra cheesy. Feel free to use whatever cheese you have on hand. 

Pickles: dill pickles add a crunchy tart bite to the sliders. 

Mayo: use your favorite mayo to spread over the bottom half of the rolls. 

Mustard: I like to use dijon mustard but regular yellow mustard works. 

Butter: use either salted butter or unsalted butter for the topping. 

Seasonings: I use a combination of garlic powder, mustard powder, and poppy seeds to brush on the top buns. Onion powder, bagel seasoning, or even a dash of worcestershire sauce would all be delicious. 

How to Make Ham and Cheese Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls 

Ham and Cheese Sliders on Hawaiian rolls are a great way to make individual sliders for a crowd! Start by preheating your oven and lining either a baking dish or baking sheet with aluminum foil. 

Step 1: slice the bread

Use a serrated knife to carefully cut the Hawaiian roll sliders in half lengthwise. Place the bottom half of the rolls on the prepared baking dish. 

In a small bowl, combine the mayo and mustard. Use a butter knife to spread on the bottom half of the buns. 

Step 2: add the first layer of meat and cheese and pickles

Add a layer of ham, then provolone cheese, and then top each individual roll with a sliced pickle. 

Step 3 add on the second layer of meat and cheese. 

Lastly, add the turkey deli meat and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese in a single layer. Add on the tops of the rolls. 

Step 4: brush on the butter topping and bake

In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the butter until melted and whisk in the garlic powder, mustard powder, and poppy seeds. Use a pastry brush to spread the melted butter topping on the top half of the rolls.

Cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes until cheese is melted through and tops are golden brown. Cut into 16 sandwiches and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• Be careful when slicing the rolls that you slice directly down the center of the buns. A serrated knife is necessary for this. 
• You can use your favorite meat and cheese combination for this recipe. 
• To make ahead, prep the ham and cheese sliders. Then cover and refrigerate until ready to bake. 
• Turn these into ham and Swiss sliders by using sliced ham and Swiss cheese. 

Can you Freeze Ham and Cheese Sliders?

Ham and cheese sliders can be frozen after they have been baked. To do so, tightly wrap the sliders individually in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn. 

After wrapping, place them in an airtight container to further protect their freshness. They can be stored in the freezer for up to three months without compromising their taste and quality.

Thaw the sliders in the refrigerator. Then you can warm them in the microwave or rebake before eating. 

What to Serve with Ham and Cheese Sliders

Ham and Cheese Sliders are the perfect party food and go great as a main dish or appetizer. You can even make ahead and bake them the next day! 

Serve the hot sliders with pasta salad, a simple side salad, fresh fruit, potato salad, or chips. My favorite sides is this Red Potato Salad or this Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad. 

You can add a dipping sauce to serve with the sliders like ranch or honey mustard sauce. 

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