Hawaiian Roll Ham Sliders

Square overhead shot of a dish of baked ham and cheese sliders.

5 from 5 votes

These hot ham and cheese sliders on Hawaiian rolls are a quick, freezer-friendly, make ahead meal that's perfect for busy weeknight dinners, tailgates, get-togethers with friends, and church potlucks!

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword baked ham and cheese party sandwiches, ham and cheese sliders, ham and cheese sliders on hawaiian rolls, hawaiian ham and cheese sliders, hawaiian ham and swiss sliders, hawaiian roll ham sliders, make ahead ham and cheese sliders

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings sliders

Calories 191kcal

Author Blair Lonergan

Equipment

11 x 7 baking dish

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) pkg. King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls, halved horizontally
8 ounces thinly sliced country ham or deli ham of choice
3 slices Swiss cheese, Provolone cheese, American cheese, or sharp cheddar cheese, cut into fourths
4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
¾ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
Optional garnish: poppy seeds and sesame seeds

Instructions

Lightly grease an 11 x 7-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Top the bottom of each roll with a slice of ham (folded as necessary to fit on the slider bun) and a square of cheese.
Add the tops of the rolls to close the sandwiches. Arrange them in the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is completely combined.
Drizzle the sauce over the rolls, using a pastry brush to make sure that the top of each roll is nicely coated with the butter mixture. Sprinkle with poppy seeds or sesame seeds if desired. Cover with foil.
Bake the sliders right away, or cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
When ready to bake, allow the sliders to sit on the counter and come to room temperature for about an hour (if they’ve been chilled in the fridge). Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Bake the sliders covered for 25 minutes. Remove the foil cover and continue baking until the tops of the rolls are lightly browned, about 5-10 more minutes.

Notes

Make ahead: Assemble, cover tightly, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
Freeze for later: Wrap assembled (unbaked) sliders tightly and freeze up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding 5-10 minutes to baking time.
Reheat leftovers: Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 5-10 minutes, or microwave 30-60 seconds.
Swap the cheese: Swiss, cheddar, American, or provolone all work well.
Swap the meat: sliced turkey, roast beef, or rotisserie chicken are great here too.
Try mustard: Add yellow mustard or Dijon to the sandwiches for a zestier flavor.
Poppy seeds or sesame seeds are optional: The sliders taste great without them.

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