These easy Ham and Cheese Sliders are the ultimate crowd pleaser! They have ham and cheese on Hawaiian rolls and drizzled with a buttery Dijon mustard sauce, then baked until golden and cheesy. Make them for a quick dinner or fun appetizer.

A pan of a Ham and Cheese Sliders recipe with one being lifted to show the melted cheese.

Sometimes the simplest foods, like Ham and Cheese Sliders, are everyone’s favorite.

I’m fine with that because they’re just about the easiest dinner. We serve them with fresh fruit and another side like coleslaw, mac and cheese, baked beans, or a green salad.

Ham and Swiss sliders are also one of the most crowd-pleasing appetizers at our house, and a must for game-day parties. Side note, many recipes for these call for poppyseeds, but I’m not a fan in this case. I don’t think they add enough flavor difference to make-up for the annoyance of getting them stuck in your teeth. 🙂

The best part is you can prep them in advance, even adding the sauce on top, and refrigerate them until you’re ready to bake and serve. They’re also an inexpensive way to feed a crowd. Feel free to double the batch and eat the leftovers another night.

How to make Ham and Cheese Sliders:

Assemble: Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally and place the bottom halves in a greased baking dish. Lay 1-2 slices of ham then cheese on each roll and place the top of the rolls on top.

Two images showing how to make ham and cheese sliders by layering ham and Swiss cheese on the bottom of Hawaiian rolls.

Sauce: Whisk melted butter, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and grated onion in a small bowl then carefully spoon on top of the sandwiches. Let rolls sit for 10-15 minutes before baking, or you can cover and place in the fridge for up to 1-2 days before baking (depending on freshness of your ingredients).

Bake ham and swiss sliders at 350°F for 15 minutes, or until warm and cheese is melted.

Two images showing a simple sauce being poured on ham sliders then after they are baked and one turned on the side to show the ham and melted cheese inside.

Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:

To Make Ahead: Assemble and spoon sauce on top, then cover well refrigerate for up to 2 days, depending on how fresh your ingredients are. Remove from fridge at least 15 minutes before baking, then bake as directed.

To Freeze: Assemble sandwiches and spoon sauce on top. Cover with two layers of aluminum foil sprayed with cooking spray and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen for 18-25 minutes, until the top of the rolls are golden and cheese is melted.

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A pan of a Ham and Cheese Sliders recipe with one being lifted to show the melted cheese.
Prep 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 1 hour 25 minutes
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Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Grease a 9×13’’ dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Assemble sandwiches: Slice the rolls in half horizontally and place the bottom halves in the baking dish. Layer 1-2 slices of ham and cheese on each roll and cover with roll tops.
  • Make sauce: In a small bowl mix together the melted butter, mustard, grated onion, and Worcestershire sauce. Spoon the sauce over the tops of the sandwiches. Allow rolls to rest for 10-15 minutes before baking, or refrigerate for up to 1-2 days (depending on how fresh your ingredients are).
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for about 15 minutes, or until warmed through and the cheese is melted.

Notes

Yield: 12 sliders. Serving Size: 1 sandwich slider.
Make Ahead Instructions: Assemble and spoon sauce on top, then cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days, depending on how fresh your ingredients are. Remove from fridge at least 15 minutes before baking, then bake as directed.
Freezing Instructions: Assemble sandwiches and spoon sauce on top. Cover with two layers of aluminum foil sprayed with cooking spray and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen for 18-25 minutes, until the top of the rolls are golden and cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 715mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 318IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 0.4mg

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I originally shared this recipe June 2013. Updated January 2020 and January 2025.

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bevlgec@icloud.com
1 year ago

5 stars
so easy, so tasty, a real favorite in our house. We have used Turkey, Ham, Swiss cheese, and Cheddar in different combos with yummy results!

marysnest15@gmail.com
2 years ago

5 stars
Absolutely one of our favorite go to meals

Lea H.
2 years ago

5 stars
I make these in my air fryer. I do everything the same way,
except instead of a baking tray in the, oven, I put them in my air fryer basket. Bake at 350°F until the cheese is melted and the tops are a nice golden brown. I have a small air fryer, so I make them 4 at a time.

LMerleB
3 years ago

5 stars
A party hit! We loaded delinham & turkey plus Swiss and provolones cheeses. Easy, portable and tasty!

Courtney
3 years ago

5 stars
These were soooo delicious! I made the ham ones for my husband and vegetarian ones for myself. Soo delicious!

Lisa
4 years ago

5 stars
Delicious! I’ve made these with ham, turkey, swiss, and sharp cheddar in 4 different combinations. I also added minced garlic to the melted butter.

Lance
5 years ago

5 stars
Very Simple, very easy, and very easy.

Brenda
6 years ago

5 stars
Easy and totally delicious!

DrOO
6 years ago

The total carbohydrates count is incorrect in the ‘Nutrition Facts’ table. Perhaps the Hawaiian roll (16 carbohydrate grams each) information was inadvertently omitted. ???

Great recipe though!

Emily Thompson
11 years ago

yum! Those look amazing. I love swiss cheese :o) Emily @ Nap-Time Creations