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    Home » Recipe Index » Sandwiches

    Ham and Swiss Sliders

    February 21, 2020 Updated February 9, 2021 By Rebecca 30 Minute Meals, Easy Recipes, Entrees, Recipe Index, Sandwiches

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    These ham and swiss sliders on sweet Hawaiian rolls have a dijon mustard and chia seed sauce slathered on top to make them crispy on top and add a delicious tangy/spicy flavor to these ham and cheese sandwiches.

    Hawaiian roll sliders on a table with mustard sauce next to them

    [This recipe was originally posted in March 2019. It has been updated with new cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]

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    How will these ham and swiss sliders make your life easier?

    These Hawaiian roll sliders are one of the few recipes that are great for 2-3+ meals. They're packed with sweet & salty flavor, are easy, and sooo good. Make them for a crowd or for easy lunches for the week. They're great with ham lunchmeat, but they're divine when they're made with leftover ham. So keep this recipe in the back of your head for after Christmas or Easter, if you celebrate, when you've got ham around.

    Here are a few other favorite dishes that are great on repeat: Chicken Bacon Sheet Pan Dinner, Korean Beef Bulgogi, Melanie's 30 Minute Turkey Pumpkin Chili, Pear Arugula & Prosciutto Pizza, and my Easy Beef & Broccoli.

    What makes these sliders so good?

    • Kings Hawaiian rolls
    • Ham
    • Swiss cheese
    • Mayonnaise
    • Dijon mustard
    • Butter
    • Garlic salt
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • Chia seeds

    How do I make these sliders?

    ingredients for Hawaiian roll sliders on a table

    Start by preheating oven to 350 degrees. Slice 9 Hawaiian rolls in half, so there is a top and bottom sheet of rolls. Place bottom half sheet of rolls in an 8x8 baking dish. 

    ham and swiss cheese on rolls in a square baking dish

    Spread ¼ c mayonnaise on the rolls in the pan. Place 4-6 thick slices of ham and 4 slices of swiss cheese on top of the mayonnaise.

    Place top half of rolls on top of ham and swiss cheese. Set aside.

    Mix together butter mixture to brush on rolls. Add 1 T butter, 1 T dijon mustard, ¼ teaspoon garlic salt, ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon poppy seeds to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave until butter is mostly melted, about 15 seconds. 

    Hawaiian roll sliders with mustard butter on top in a baking dish

    Pour butter mixture over rolls, spread evenly with the back of a spoon or pastry brush. Cover with oven safe silicon lid or tin foil. Bake for 12 minutes, then uncover and bake for 3 more, or until tops are crispy and browned. 

    Remove sandwiches from the oven when browned, and transfer to a cutting board with a spatula or just flip the sliders over onto the cutting board. Slice around rolls and separate into 9 sliders with a serrated knife, serve immediately or refrigerate for leftovers.

    Expert Tips

    • Use an 8x8 baking dish to cook 9 rolls, a 9x13 dish will fit 12 rolls.
    • Use more ham if you have thin slices, or really like ham. Same with the cheese. Place top sheet of rolls on top of ham and swiss cheese. Set aside.
    • They're great cold, heated in the microwave, or broiled to get crunchy on top again.

    FAQ

    What cheese goes best with ham?

    Swiss cheese goes great with ham. It melts well, is a bit tangy, and is delicious with ham. It's part of what makes these Hawaiian roll sliders recipe so good!

    What goes good with sliders?

    These Hawaiian roll sliders are really good with salty foods, that's why they're so good: the salty ham and glaze go well with sweet rolls. You can also make french toast with them, any sandwich, or eat just as a roll with butter on top.

    How long do Hawaiian rolls last?

    Like most foods, they'll last for about a week. Refrigerate them to last longer.

    Hawaiian roll sliders on a table with sauce on side

    What can I make with leftover ingredients?

    • Ham: Sub prosciutto for ham in any of these pizzas: Pear Arugula & Prosciutto Pizza, Peach & Prosciutto Pizza Caprese, and Fig & Prosciutto Pizza, or in this Lemon Carbonara.
    • Swiss cheese: Swap for brie in this Turkey & Brie Sandwich with Blueberry Mustard.
    • Hawaiian rolls: Swap the bread in this Turkey & Brie Sandwich with Blueberry Mustard, or use for these freezer Egg Sandwiches or Chicken Salad.

    Did you make these ham and swiss sliders? Leave me a comment & rating to share how they turned out!

    ham and swiss sliders on a table with ingredients surrounding them
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    5 from 5 votes

    Ham and Swiss Sliders

    These ham and swiss sliders on sweet Hawaiian rolls have a dijon mustard and chia seed sauce slathered on top to make them crispy on top and add a delicious tangy/spicy flavor to these ham and cheese sandwiches.
    Course dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 3 people
    Author Rebecca

    Equipment

    • knife
    • cutting board
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Measuring Cups
    • 8x8 Baking Dish
    • small mixing bowl
    • Pastry Brush

    Ingredients

    • 9 Kings Hawaiian rolls leave as a sheet of rolls
    • 4-6 slices spiral cut ham
    • 4 slices swiss cheese
    • ¼ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds or chia seeds

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice 9 Hawaiian rolls in half, so there is a top and bottom sheet of rolls. Place bottom half sheet of rolls in 8x8 baking dish. 
    • Spread ¼ c mayonnaise on bottom ½ of rolls. Place 4-6 thick slices of ham and 4 slices of swiss cheese between top and bottom of the rolls.
    • Mix together butter mixture. Add 1 T butter, 1 T dijon mustard, ¼ teaspoon garlic salt, ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon poppy seeds to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave until butter is mostly melted, about 15 seconds. 
    • Pour butter mixture over rolls, spread evenly with the back of a spoon or pastry brush. Cover with oven safe silicon lid or tin foil. Bake for 12 minutes, then uncover and bake for 3 more, or until crispy and browned. 
    • Remove from oven when browned, and transfer to a cutting board with a spatula or just flip the sliders over onto the cutting board. Slice into 9 sliders with a serrated knife, serve immediately or refrigerate for leftovers.

    Video

    Ham and Swiss Sliders

    Notes

    • Remove from oven when browned, and transfer to a cutting board with a spatula or just flip the sliders over onto the cutting board. Slice into 9 sliders with a serrated knife, serve immediately or refrigerate for leftovers.
    • Use an 8x8 baking dish to cook 9 rolls, a 9x13 dish will fit 12 rolls.
    • Use more ham if you have thin slices, or really like ham. Same with the cheese. Place top sheet of rolls on top of ham and swiss cheese. Set aside.
    • They're great cold, heated in the microwave, or broiled to get crunchy on top again.

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    About Rebecca

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    Comments

    1. Rosa says

      March 27, 2019 at 6:28 pm

      5 stars
      Can't go wrong with a classic like ham & cheese! I love the addition of the poppy seeds to give it some nice texture.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        March 29, 2019 at 4:47 pm

        thanks!

        Reply
    2. Bhawana says

      March 27, 2019 at 6:52 pm

      5 stars
      I love sliders buns recipes, this surely makes a weekend dinner or brunch recipe.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        March 29, 2019 at 4:46 pm

        me too! they'd be great for brunch!

        Reply
    3. Shashi at SavorySpin says

      March 27, 2019 at 7:18 pm

      5 stars
      With game day right around the corner, these would make for some easy and tasty menu items!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        March 29, 2019 at 4:45 pm

        exactly! they'll definitely be a crowd favorite

        Reply
    4. Kristina says

      March 27, 2019 at 8:19 pm

      5 stars
      The perfect sliders for any day and super quick to put together on a busy weeknight! Love those buttery, sweet rolls too! So many great ideas here, better get busy making a ham!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        March 29, 2019 at 4:45 pm

        so true! thanks Kristina

        Reply
    5. Anita says

      March 27, 2019 at 10:08 pm

      5 stars
      I love Hawaiian rolls AND a good easy sandwich recipe like this. I may not always have spiral ham at hand, but I'm sure I will be making them with whatever cold cuts and cheeses I happen to have in my fridge. 🙂

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        March 29, 2019 at 4:44 pm

        yes, they're just as good with cold cuts!

        Reply

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