Ham and Cheese Sliders

These family-friendly Ham and Cheese Sliders are the ultimate hearty party snack. Make a tray (or two) for your next gathering and watch them disappear!

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Servings servings

Calories 111kcal

Author Meggan Hill

Ingredients

12 square soft white dinner rolls (see notes)
6 tablespoons yellow mustard
12 thin slices Deli ham
12 thin slices Swiss cheese
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Place the oven rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Slice the bread rolls in half, horizontally. Spread 4 tablespoons of the yellow mustard evenly on the cut sides of the roll tops and bottoms. Place the roll bottoms cut side up in a 13 inch by 9 inch baking dish.
Fold the ham slice into thirds, and then in half. Place one piece of ham on each bottom. Fold the Swiss cheese in the same manner as the ham and place on top of the ham. Season with freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Top with the roll tops.
In a medium bowl, combine butter, onion, and poppy seeds. Place in the microwave and heat until the butter is melted and the onions are softened about one minute. Whisk in the Worcestershire sauce, the garlic powder, and the two remaining tablespoons of mustard.
Brush the sides and the tops of the sandwiches liberally with the poppy seed mixture using a pastry brush, and spoon the remaining solids over the tops. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and allow time for the sandwiches to absorb the sauce, about ten minutes.
Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered until the cheese has melted and the tops are slightly firm, about 7 to 9 minutes. Allow the sandwiches to cool, about 10 minutes. Serve.

Notes

Soft square dinner rolls: Any dinner rolls can be used (I like the Hawaiian Sweet rolls).
Worcestershire sauce: In a pinch, you can substitute soy sauce.
Yield: This cheesy dish makes 12 sliders; enough to feed 6 hungry snackers or 9 to 12 if served as part of a larger appetizer spread such as a tailgate menu.
Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
Make ahead: Feel free to assemble and brush the sandwiches with poppy seed butter (complete through step 5), then cover the pan and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
Mix up your fillings: Ham and Swiss aren't your only options. Try this same slider style with roast beef and cheddar, turkey and gouda, or chicken and Mozzarella.

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