Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders

Posted by Keira J · April 05, 2021

Chances are you may have some leftover ham from Easter. If so, I have the perfect solution for you! These bake into a juicy ham and cheese sandwich with a very slight crispiness from the butter mixture that covers the rolls. Delicious!

As an aside, I used to make these with the sugar-loaded Hawaiian rolls from the store, and so the first time I attempted them with my homemade slider-rolls (using Simple Sandwich Dough) I was a tad nervous. When my family approved I was very happy! My husband said they are actually better now and they are now one of my son's favorite meals! Such an easy 35 minute weeknight meal to keep on the rotation. You can either use up any leftover spiral cut ham or you can use slices of ham from the deli counter. Let us know in the comments if you give this a try, we highly encourage it!

**Recipe updated 10/10 with more favorite additions**

Happy Unsifted Baking!
- Keira

Why We Love It:

Delicious + easy to make!

**Note: Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, which means we may commission if you make a purchase- at no extra cost to you. We only share items that we love. Thank you for supporting our small business in this way too!

PREP: 15 minutes
TOTAL: 45 minutes
YIELD: 12 sliders

*Does not account for Hawaiian Rolls recipe timing

INGREDIENTS:

12 sliders Unsifted® Hawaiian Rolls (sub: other sliders)

⅓ cup mayonnaise

¾ lb. cooked ham (about 24 slices)

8 slices Swiss cheese

½ cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)

1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 Tbsp onion powder

1 pinch salt, or to taste

¼ tsp black pepper

½ Tbsp poppy seeds

1 tsp dried minced garlic

1 tsp sesame seeds

**Note: Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, which means we may commission if you make a purchase—at no extra cost to you. We only share items that we love. Thank you for supporting our small business in this way too!

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Prepare the Unsifted® Hawaiian Rolls

Follow the Unsifted® Hawaiian Rolls recipe card to make 12 sliders, about 65g each (sub: Japanese Milk Bread or Simple Sandwich Bread recipes)
Preheat oven to 375F
Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch pan
Using a serrated knife, slice 12x Hawaiian Rolls in half
Place bottom halves of Hawaiian rolls in greased pan touching each other (this will form a large bread layer)

2. Assemble the sandwich layers

Spread ⅓ cup mayonnaise onto bottom halves of rolls
Add about half the ham evenly on top of the mayo
Layer 8 slices Swiss cheese on top (or more if desired)
Layer remaining ham on top
Add the tops of the rolls to each

3. Mix + Pour butter mixture over rolls

To a small bowl, add ½ cup melted butter
Add 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
Add 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Add 1 Tbsp onion powder
Add 1 pinch salt
Add ¼ tsp black pepper
Using a spoon, stir well
Pour mixture evenly over the top of the rolls (it’s okay for some of the mixture to pool at the base of the rolls)

4. Mix + Sprinkle topping + Rest

To another small bowl, add ½ Tbsp poppy seeds
Add 1 tsp minced garlic
Add 1 tsp sesame seeds
Using a spoon, stir together well
Sprinkle topping evenly over tops of rolls
Cover pan with aluminum foil
Let rolls to rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes

5. Bake

Without removing the aluminum foil, bake covered rolls at 375F for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese has melted
Remove foil and bake uncovered for 3-5 minutes
Remove from oven once tops are as crispy as desired (watch closely so they do not burn)
Use a knife to separate into individual sliders (be careful not to scrape the pan)
Serve immediately

STORAGE TIPS

These ham and cheese sliders are best served fresh and warm, right out of the oven. However, cooled sliders may be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a toaster oven or oven to warm through and re-crisp tops. We recommend reheating covered with aluminum foil at about 350F.

------------------------------

MAKE AHEAD TIP

Bake the Hawaiian Rolls ahead of time and once cooled, place in freezer bag until day-of or night before. Thaw rolls at least 2 hours in advance, so they are room temperature for assembly.

------------------------------

THE UNSIFTED DIFFERENCE

We used our Unsifted® Basic Blend and Kamut® here- our high-quality, custom grain blend crafted for exceptional flavor, nutrient diversity, and premium baking performance. It’s also pre-treated for pantry safety, making it the easiest way to keep convenient, nourishing flour at the ready.

Want this recipe on a beautiful, recipe-stand–friendly card? Snag the professionally printed, cardstock hardcopy and make flour-dusted memories in the kitchen with your kids. It’s the perfect tool for helping little bakers learn- easy to follow, durable enough for year of use, and packed with all the pro tips right in your kitchen.

Each recipe card also includes bonus variations of the recipe, so you’ll have even more ways to bake it your way.

NUTRITION FACTS

We’re launching a brand-new, fresh platform that puts every Unsifted recipe, variation, and all the micronutrients at your fingertips. It’s smart, nourishing, and built for your real life—messy schedules, picky eaters, snack attacks, and all.

✨ Be the first to know.
Sign up for our email list to be the first to know and snag the best deals, because fresh flour baking deserves clarity, creativity, and confidence on demand to meet your busy schedule and answer every question.

SHARE THE LOVE

Leave a comment below or tag @unsifted.kc on Instagram- we love seeing your fresh flour creations in the wild. Especially the ones that nourish your people and save your sanity.

1 comment