Ohhh yes—Hawaiian ham and cheese sliders are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Sweet, savory, buttery, and ridiculously easy. Here’s the classic oven-baked version everyone loves.
Hawaiian Ham & Cheese Sliders
Serves: 6–8
Prep time: 10 minutes
Bake time: 15–20 minutes
Ingredients
- 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls (do not separate)
- ¾ lb sliced ham (honey ham works great)
- 6–8 slices Swiss cheese (or provolone)
- ¼ cup butter, melted
Buttery Topping
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds (optional)
Instructions
1. Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Assemble Sliders
- Slice the entire slab of rolls horizontally (keep tops and bottoms intact).
- Place bottom half in the baking dish.
- Layer ham evenly.
- Add cheese slices.
- Place roll tops back on.
3. Make the Butter Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together:
- Melted butter
- Dijon mustard
- Worcestershire sauce
- Brown sugar
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Poppy seeds (if using)
4. Bake
- Pour butter mixture evenly over the sliders.
- Cover loosely with foil.
- Bake 15 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 5 more minutes, until tops are golden and cheese is melty.
Serve
- Let rest 5 minutes, then slice and serve warm.
Tips & Variations
- Extra cheesy: Add an extra layer of cheese.
- Crispy bottoms: Toast the bottom rolls lightly before assembling.
- Spicy kick: Add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the butter.
- Make ahead: Assemble, cover, refrigerate up to 24 hours—bake when ready.
These disappear FAST at parties 😄
If you want, I can share a Hawaiian slider flavor trio (ham & cheese, turkey & cheddar, roast beef & provolone) all baked in one pan for a crowd.
