Baked Ham Cheese Sliders (Printable)

Soft rolls layered with ham, Swiss cheese and topped with a buttery glaze for gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sliders

01 - 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
02 - 12 slices deli ham (9 oz)
03 - 12 slices Swiss cheese (6 oz)

→ Glaze

04 - 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
06 - 1 tbsp poppy seeds
07 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
08 - 1 tbsp finely minced onion
09 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
10 - 1/2 tsp salt
11 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Set the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
02 - Slice each slider bun horizontally, keeping the top and bottom halves attached. Place the bottom halves in the prepared dish.
03 - Layer one slice of ham and one slice of Swiss cheese on each bottom bun half. Place the top halves over the cheese.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, Worcestershire sauce, minced onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
05 - Pour the glaze evenly over the assembled sliders, using a spatula or brush to coat all the tops. Allow to rest for 5 minutes to absorb.
06 - Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes until cheese melts and tops turn golden.
07 - Cool sliders for 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare and perfect for groups
  • Delicious combination of savory ham and melted cheese in each bite
02 -
  • You can swap Swiss cheese for cheddar or provolone for a different flavor
  • To make ahead, assemble and refrigerate, then bake just before serving
03 -
  • Use parchment paper for easy cleanup
  • Let sliders rest after baking so the cheese sets slightly for easier serving
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