Budget-Friendly Ham Cheese Sliders (Printer-Friendly)

Soft buns with savory ham and melted cheese, baked golden and perfect for easy snacks or family meals.

# What You Need:

→ Slider Assembly

01 - 12 soft slider buns or dinner rolls
02 - 9 ounces sliced cooked ham
03 - 5 ounces sliced Swiss or cheddar cheese
04 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
05 - 2 tablespoons Dijon or yellow mustard (optional)

→ Topping

06 - 3.5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
08 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
09 - 1 teaspoon poppy seeds (optional)
10 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
11 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
12 - Pinch of salt

# Steps:

01 - Set the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Slice slider buns horizontally, keeping tops and bottoms intact, then place the bottom halves in the baking dish.
03 - Optionally spread mayonnaise and mustard on the buns, then layer half the cheese, all the ham, and finish with the remaining cheese.
04 - Cover the layered ingredients with the bun tops.
05 - Combine melted butter, honey or brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a small bowl.
06 - Evenly brush the butter mixture over the slider tops.
07 - Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
08 - Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until tops are golden and cheese is melted.
09 - Cut sliders and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Easy and affordable crowd-pleaser
  • Perfect for parties snacks or family dinners
02 -
  • Use any mild cheese like mozzarella or gouda for variation
  • Turkey or chicken deli slices work well for a pork-free version
03 -
  • Pair with a crisp lager or lemonade for a refreshing complement
  • Use fresh buns for best texture
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