These ham and Swiss sliders are a sweet and savory delight with a buttery, toasty, lightly crisp exterior that melts in your mouth. Mini sandwiches on Hawaiian slider rolls mean they’re simple to make, comforting, and easily feed a crowd.
If you’re looking for a great recipe that is simple to whip up, but is elevated and full of flavor, then this ham and cheese sliders recipe is it!
With just a few ingredients, you can make delicious savory sliders that the whole family will enjoy. Pair deli ham slices with melty Swiss cheese and a savory butter sauce on Hawaiian slider rolls for the most incredible sandwich!
The best part about this ham sandwich recipe is that the process could not be easier. Bake the rolls still joined together (and loaded with slices of Swiss cheese and savory ham), top with a little bit of buttery glaze, then pull apart the individual rolls to have individual sliders.
These Hawaiian roll sliders are a staple for our family when it comes to holiday brunch spreads and back-to-school lunches or weeknight dinners. This easy recipe is also a popular choice for football season, potlucks and picnics, and bringing to new parents or friends who need an easy meal.
This is an easy lunch for us at the farmhouse. Pair with fresh fruit, some homemade sauerkraut, a bowl of loaded potato soup, or a classic tomato soup. If you also need easy lunches, I rounded up more of our favorite easy and healthy lunch ideas!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Quick to assemble – This easy recipe comes together quickly, yet it doesn’t skimp on flavor. The addition of the butter sauce to the top buns adds so much flavor and elevates this simple dish.
Comfort food – Who doesn’t love the combination of salty ham, melty cheese, and buttery rolls? This recipe is on repeat in our house for good reason. It is comfort food at its best and easiest!
Crowd friendly – Whether you need a party appetizer, a game day snack, or a quick meal for busy weeknights, this easy ham sliders recipe fits the bill. Ham and Swiss cheese sliders are always a favorite for a Super Bowl party.
Ingredients
Soft Hawaiian rolls – You can use the store bought soft dinner rolls or make homemade sourdough Hawaiian rolls. You do want Hawaiian rolls for the slider buns because the sweetness of the rolls pairs perfectly with the savory baked ham.
Dijon mustard – Skip the Dijon for younger eaters or sub with honey mustard for a milder flavor. You can also use yellow mustard, if you prefer.
Ham – Use your favorite deli ham – honey ham, black forest ham, or even a spicy hot ham.
Swiss cheese – Obviously you need melted Swiss cheese for a ham and Swiss slider, but you can substitute other cheeses as you like.
A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Tools You May Need
Baking dish – A 10 inch by 8 1/2 inch pan works perfectly.
How to Make Ham and Swiss Sliders
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175°C). Using a serrated knife, slice the sweet Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally to create a top and bottom slab. Place the bottom half in a baking dish. An 10 inch by 8 1/2 inch baking pan fit the rolls perfectly.
Step 2: Spread Dijon mustard over the bottom half of the rolls. Layer with Swiss cheese, ham, and then provolone. Bake for 10 minutes in a preheated oven to start melting the cheese.
Step 3: While that bakes, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the maple syrup, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, everything bagel seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper into the melted butter.
Step 4: Place the top section of the rolls over the warm sandwiches and melted cheese. Spoon the butter mixture evenly over the top of the rolls and brush with a pastry brush.
Step 5: Return to the oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and slightly crisp. Serve with pickles or a tangy coleslaw to cut through the richness.
Tips
- Don’t separate the rolls before slicing, keep the slab intact and slice horizontally to make assembly fast and even.
- Skip the Dijon for younger eaters or sub with honey mustard for a milder flavor.
- Store leftover ham sandwiches in an airtight container or wrapped tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat the next day in a toaster oven or covered in foil in the oven until warmed through. Leftovers reheat well in a toaster oven or air fryer for 5 minutes at 350°F gets them crisp and gooey again.
Recipe FAQs
Hawaiian rolls are best for ham and cheese sliders. You can use store bought rolls or make homemade sourdough Hawaiian rolls. You do want Hawaiian rolls for the slider buns because the sweetness of the rolls pairs perfectly with the savory baked ham; however, you could even use potato rolls.
If you’d like to prepare the night before, follow through step 4, creating all parts of the bottom layer of rolls. Then place the top half of the rolls onto the sandwiches, cover, and refrigerate. When ready to serve, remove from the fridge, make your butter sauce, and brush it on top of the rolls. Bake and serve!
Baking the rolls after applying the butter sauce helps to keep the outside of the rolls crisp. Reheat in a toaster oven or air fryer to make sure the bottom of the rolls don’t get soggy!
More Recipes from the Farmhouse
- Delicious Egg Salad Sandwich
- Sourdough Ham & Cheese Rolls
- Sourdough Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
- Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich
- Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread
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Ham And Swiss Sliders
Ingredients
- 12 King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 340 grams
- 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 8 ounces Swiss Cheese slices, 1/2 pound
- 8 ounces sliced Ham, 1/2 pound
- 5 ounces Provolone Slices, 1/3 pound
Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ tablespoons Everything Bagel Seasoning
- Pinch thyme
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Pepper and a pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Using a serrated knife, slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally to create a top and bottom slab. Place the bottom half in a baking dish. An 10 inch by 8 1/2 inch pan fit the rolls perfectly.
- Spread 1 ½ tablespoons of Dijon mustard over the bottom slab. Layer with Swiss cheese, ham, and then provolone.
- Bake for 10 minutes to start melting the cheese.
- While that bakes, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the maple syrup, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, everything bagel seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the top slab of rolls over the warm sandwiches. Spoon the butter mixture evenly over the top.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes, until the tops are golden and slightly crisp. Serve with pickles or a tangy slaw to cut through the richness.
Notes
- Don’t separate the rolls before slicing — keep the slab intact and slice horizontally to make assembly fast and even.
- Skip the Dijon for younger eaters or sub with honey mustard for a milder flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a toaster oven or covered in foil in the oven until warmed through. Leftovers reheat well in a toaster oven or air fryer—5 minutes at 350°F gets them crisp and gooey again.
- Please double check amounts when using the multiplying feature in the recipe card.
- If you are looking for gram measurements, toggle to the “metric” version in the recipe card.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
