This Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders are warm, melty, and loaded with sweet-and-savory flavor in every bite. Soft rolls are stuffed with ham and gooey cheese, then brushed with a buttery glaze and baked until perfectly golden — the ultimate easy party snack or weeknight dinner everyone loves.
Servings:Â 6
Ingredients
- 12 soft slider rolls Hawaiian-style or dinner rolls
- 12 slices deli ham about 10–12 oz / 280–340 g
- 8 slices mild melting cheese Swiss, provolone, or mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise optional, for spreading
- Butter glaze
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon Dijon or yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon poppy seeds optional
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
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Lightly grease or line a small baking dish.
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Slice the rolls in half horizontally (keep them connected).
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Place the bottom layer in the baking dish.
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Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the rolls if using.
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Layer the ham evenly over the bottom rolls.
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Add the cheese slices on top of the ham.
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Place the top halves of the rolls back on.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, mustard, honey, onion powder, garlic powder, and poppy seeds.
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Brush the butter glaze generously over the tops of the sliders.
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Cover loosely with foil and bake for 12 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake another 5–8 minutes, until the tops are lightly golden and the cheese is fully melted.
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Let rest for 2 minutes, then slice and serve.