Description
This Easy Leftover Ham and Cheese Sliders recipe is a delicious and simple way to transform your leftover ham into a crowd-pleasing meal or appetizer. Featuring soft Hawaiian rolls layered with savory ham, melty Swiss cheese, and a flavorful mayo-Dijon spread, these sliders are baked to golden perfection with a buttery, garlicky topping, making them irresistible and perfect for parties, gatherings, or easy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Sliders
- 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
- 1 1/2 cups leftover cooked ham, thinly sliced or chopped
- 12 slices Swiss cheese (or cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite cheese)
Spread
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Topping
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the sliders evenly.
- Prepare Buns: Slice the slider buns in half horizontally but do not separate the individual rolls, keeping the bottom halves together. Place them in a greased or parchment-lined 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make Spread and Assemble: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Spread this mixture evenly over the bottom halves of the buns to add tangy flavor and moisture.
- Add Ham and Cheese: Layer the sliced ham evenly over the buns, then cover with the Swiss cheese slices. Place the top halves of the buns over the cheese layers.
- Prepare Butter Topping: In another bowl, mix the melted butter with Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds (if using), garlic powder, and onion powder. This mixture creates a savory topping that will brown beautifully.
- Apply Topping: Brush the butter mixture generously over the top of the slider buns to ensure the tops brown and gain flavor while baking.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes. This step melts the cheese and warms the ham thoroughly.
- Finish Baking: Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until the tops turn golden and slightly crispy.
- Serve: Let the sliders cool slightly before slicing and serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired for a fresh, herbaceous touch.
Notes
- These sliders can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving for convenience.
- Feel free to swap Swiss cheese for provolone, gouda, or your preferred cheese to customize flavor.
- Add thin pickle slices or caramelized onions between the ham and cheese for extra flavor and texture.
- Use leftover ham or deli ham as per availability.
