Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders are a fun, easy, and crazy delicious freezer-friendly dish that is a hit at get-togethers with adults and kids alike! Use your favorite cheese and type of ham in between soft, sweet Hawaiian rolls then slather on plenty of that amazing garlic butter sauce that is full of great flavor. No one can resist!
Looking for more food to feed a crowd? Check out this Bang Bang Chicken, Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese, or a One Hour Deep Dish Pizza that goes perfectly with these ham and cheese sliders!
These hot and melty ham and cheese sliders are literally perfect for any occasion. I'm not joking, I can't think of any time that these sweet, tangy, savory sliders can't come to the table.
Easter party? Slice up that ham and make these sliders for the kids.
Christmas or Thanksgiving? A fantastic appetizer!
Game Day tailgating? It will be gone before the first quarter is over.
Play-dates, family lunch, a picnic, school and work lunches, these little ham and cheese sliders are golden. Did I mention that this can be made ahead and it's freezer-friendly? Oh, and it is ready for those hungry bellies in under 20 minutes...
Are you in love yet, moms?
I promise everyone -everyone- loves a buttery, cheesy slider. And they're so easy to make your own, so no matter what you like, you can use this recipe as a guideline to some good food.
How to make the best Garlic Butter Ham and Cheese Sliders Ever
Slice the rolls in half horizontally, keeping the rolls together.
Layer on a good, good amount of that ham and cheese then top with the top half of the rolls.
What's in that Garlic Butter Sauce
The buttery sauce that you slather all over? It's so good: minced onion, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, a little dijon, sesame seeds, poppy seeds with some salt and pepper.
This is the stuff: the garlic butter mixture is so flavorful and brings great crispy texture to the little sandwich tops. It also runs down the sides of the rolls and gives the bottoms this amazing crispiness. So. Good.
Don't like the sweetness of Hawaiian rolls? Use soft potato rolls or homemade dinner rolls instead.
Don't like ham? Use thinly sliced turkey, chicken, roast beef, whatever you want.
Use your favorite cheese, too! I love provolone, mild cheddar, Havarti, elemental, muenster, even gruyere when I have it in my fridge. Baby Swiss, too. Oh, how I love a good baby swiss cheese. You'll want a really melty cheese and a lot of it!
How to keep your baked ham and cheese sliders warm at a party
Here's a great trick to keep your sliders nice and warm during a party using a slow cooker or instant pot:
Pour a small amount of water into the slow cooker or instant pot, it should be maybe ½ inch tall. Turn it onto it's lowest heating setting, or "warm". Place a steamer basket or rack into the appliance so your sliders won't touch the water.
Wrap the sliders with aluminum foil, then put them onto the steamer basket and close the lid.
Now your ham and cheese are nice and warm until ready to eat!
Can ham and cheese sliders be frozen for later?
Freeze up a couple of pans of these ham and cheese sliders. Just make the sandwiches without the butter sauce and don't bake them. Wrap them up in plastic wrap and foil, then keep in the freezer for up to 3 months! Thaw in the fridge and then proceed with the rest of the steps.
You can also make them a day ahead, pouring on the sauce and baking them the day of.
Before your next party or play date with a gaggle of hungry kindergartners, make sure to serve some ham and cheese sliders. Everyone will love them!
Looking for more sandwiches? Check out:
Crispy Chicken Sandwiches (Popeyes' Copycat)
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📖 Recipe
Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders with Garlic Butter Sauce
Ham and Cheese Sliders are a fun, easy, and crazy delicious freezer-friendly dish that is a hit at get togethers with adults and kids alike!
Ingredients
- 1 package (12 rolls) sweet Hawaiian rolls
- 1 lb cooked deli ham, thinly sliced (leftover holiday ham works well!)
- 16 slices havarti cheese, sliced
Butter Sauce
- 8 tablespoon (1 stick, 120g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon (5 mL) Worcesteshire sauce
- ½ tablespoon (8g) dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (9g) poppyseeds
- 1 tablespoon (9g) white sesame seeds
- ½ tablespoon (5g) garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon dried minced onion
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Using a sharp serrated bread knife, carefully slice the rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom half of the rolls into a 9x13 baking dish.
- Layer cheese over the bottom of the rolls, then layer ham fully over the cheese. Repeat cheese and ham, ending with a last layer of cheese. Cover with the top half of the rolls. Optionally, you can cut the individual rolls now to separate the sliders and have the butter sauce penetrate between each sandwich better.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Whisk in the Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, garlic powder, poppyseeds, sesame seeds, minced onion, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add in parsley, if using.
- Slowly pour the butter sauce over the rolls, using a pastry brush or spoon to evenly spread the mixture over the tops. Let the sauce drip down the sides to the bottom, this is needed for crispiness,
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake covered for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes or until tops are slightly crispy and toasty.
- Serve the hot sliders immediately.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 272Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 859mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 16g
Eden Westbrook is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind Sweet Tea and Thyme. A classically trained chef, Eden has inspired home cooks into the kitchen with cultural comfort foods, easy family-friendly eats and sweets, and glorious spreads for date night and entertaining since 2015.
Michele says
Whatttt?! Sign me up! These look SO delish. Love that you added garlic butter sauce to this recipe. I cannot think of anything better right now.
Leanne says
These would be such a hit for our next family get together! I think I would do a mix of ham and cheese, and maybe turkey and cheese. We can't get those Hawaiian rolls around here so I would go with some dinner rolls. Nonetheless, I'm sure they would be devoured!
Jess says
Okay, so these look amazing and they sound amazing too! I've never thought to put the garlic sauce! Genius!
Aline says
I love Hawaiian rolls especially when they're full of cheese and covered in butter and magic - we love this recipe!! Thank you!
Marisa F. Stewart says
This recipe is perfect for this coming weekend. We're going to a tailgate party and I was wanting to make something delicious and ahead of time. The ham and cheese sliders I know will be a huge hit with both the guys and gals.
Sharon says
These ham and cheese sliders are the perfect quick dinner for busy nights meals. I love that it's freezer friendly too.
Kelly Anthony says
I absolutely love these ham and cheese sliders and they are always a hit at every party I have ever been to.
Analida Braeger says
This is a great game day recipe to enjoy with friends! Anything I can make ahead is a plus! Thanks!
It really is a fantastic tailgating or game day dish! Thanks for stopping by, Analida!
Paula Montenegro says
I've been wanting to make similar sandwiches for the longest time, so now I have no excuse! And they can be frozen too. I clearly see ham and cheese sliders in my near future!
anna says
Oh these little sliders look just perfect for any family or friends gathering! So easy, yet so delicious!
Ben says
MmmMMM. That is cheese-tastic. They're like little grilled cheese sandwiches with less work. I have to make up a pan of these. They're perfect for breakfast.
Jen says
I tried this for a book club the other night and it was a hit - everyone loved those everything bagel seasonings!!
Raia Todd says
Ooooh... these are going to be a hit! Thanks for the inspiration. 🙂
Ashley @ Sweetpea Lifestyle says
I love any kind of slider!! These look so good - can't wait to try during Tailgating season!
Emily says
You can't go wrong with these for dinner or a get together- everyone loves them! Love the garlic butter addition!
Patty at Spoonabilities says
I am keeping this recipe handy! Not only do these sliders sound absolutely amazing, but I love the fact that they can be prepared and frozen for fast and easy use!
kim says
Delicious! This recipe is so easy and flavorful!
Adrianne says
Yes, I love recipes that are quick and easy and that you can freeze! This one looks fabulous. I am keen to give it a go as it sounds like it would taste delicious!! Cheers for sharing.
Julia says
I love the fact that these can be prepped ahead and frozen! Great recipe!
Ellen says
My teenage boys and their hungry friends are going to love these! Perfect for game day too.
rebecca says
I would never have thought of freezing them, but it totally makes sense when you bake them! oof now I need to get the ingredients for these!
Helen of Fuss Free Flavours says
These sliders look so tasty. Perfect for an easy to make Easter brunch for family and friends. I imagine they would be popular with everyone.
Alexandra says
SUCH a clever and delicious idea - something that I know my family and friends will love. Perfect for game day!
Marie says
This is perfect game-day food! Love that these sliders are freezer-friendly. The butter sauce for the rolls sounds so delicious!
Heidy L. McCallum says
What a fabulous item for my work Potluck! I can make a bunch of these and I bet they will fly off the table. Saving the recipe to make this coming week. Thanks for another great idea. I am so excited for everyone to try them at work.
ali randall says
I love this idea to make a bunch of sandwiches for a crowd. These look delicious and I love a warm ham and cheese slider. Perfect for tailgating too!
Luci's Morsels says
These look delicious. I never thought of slicing the whole roll package in half - genius! Nor did I think about slathering the top of the rolls with so much deliciousness!! Thanks for such great, easy ideas!!
Kathi says
I would love to serve these at my next party, the sound delicious! Maybe a double batch in hopes of leftovers :).