Ham and Cheese Sliders
This ham and cheese sliders recipe is the perfect way to use up holiday leftovers! Quick and easy to make with minimal prep, tasty ham sliders are perfect for lunch, simple dinners, and an ideal game-day appetizer.
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If you’re like me, once the big holiday meal is over, you’re often faced with the question: What should I do with all these leftovers? Well friends, worry not—this ham and cheese sliders recipe is the answer!
Like my tasty ham pot pie, this ham and cheese slider recipe is such a great way to use up leftovers. It’s quick and easy to make too, which is exactly what we all want after all the prep and cooking that meals like Thanksgiving, Christmas dinner, and Easter brunch require.
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Ham Sliders
Sliders are one of those family-approved dishes that everyone loves. And they’re so versatile; they’re great for quick lunches, easy dinners, and for bringing to potlucks.
They’re also the perfect game day appetizer, which makes them super handy as a Thanksgiving leftover solution when there are games to watch aaallll weekend long.
Yeap, thanks to these totally delicious ham sliders, leftover ham will never go to waste!
Want even more ideas for using leftovers? Then be sure to check out this collection of Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes.
Why Make This Recipe
- Easy to make – just a few minutes to assemble, then pop them in the oven to bake.
- Affordable – make this recipe using leftover ham, cheese, and dinner rolls from your big holiday meal.
- Family Friendly – kids and adults alike love these adorable mini ham sandwiches.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Hawaiian Dinner Rolls – pillowy soft and slightly sweet, they are the perfect slider size.
- Ham – use leftovers or pick up some sliced deli ham.
- Cheese – I used provolone slices, but Gouda or Havarti would be great too.
- Butter – for melting and brushing on top of the slider buns.
- Dijon Mustard and Italian Seasoning – add tons of flavor.
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How To Make It
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C / gas 4. Place the bottom half of the slider buns in a greased/lined casserole dish.
Step 2. Layer the rolls with half of the cheese, then the ham, and then the other half of the cheese.
Step 3. Place the top half of the Hawaiian rolls on top, then combine melted butter, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning and brush the mixture over the top of the rolls.
Step 4. Cover the baking dish with foil (make sure it doesn’t touch the rolls and wipe the butter off) and bake for 10 minutes. Then, remove foil and bake for an additional 7-10 minutes until nicely browned.
Bintu’s Tips and Notes
- If your package of dinner rolls contains more than 12, you may need to use a couple of extra slices of cheese.
- You may need to add a tablespoon or two of melted butter to ensure there is enough to cover all of the sliders.
- Like to spice things up? Add a dash of hot sauce, ground cayenne, or red pepper flakes to the melted butter.
- If you don’t have a large enough casserole dish, use a baking tray instead.
- You can easily swap the ham for leftover turkey or chicken.
- Try making this with cheddar cheese, swiss, or a combination of different cheeses.
Prep and Storage
- Prep Ahead: to make in advance, you can assemble the sliders in the baking dish, but do not brush them with the melted butter. Cover with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate. Mix the melted butter and brush onto the sliders just before baking.
- Storage: keep tightly wrapped or in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 3 days.
FAQs
I have a couple of handy tips that help keep sliders from getting soggy. Only brushing the top of the buns with melted butter, as mentioned in the recipe instructions, helps the sliders keep their shape during baking.
And, pre-toasting the sliced slider buns for a couple of minutes before you build the sliders can help keep the bread from absorbing too much moisture.
Yes! In this recipe for ham and cheese sliders, I use Italian seasoning instead of poppy seeds or Everything Bagel seasoning. You can also sub in your favorite seasoning blend.
Serve With
- This Hawaiian pasta salad is perfect for serving with these ham sliders.
- Whip up a batch of these crispy air fryer potato chips!
- Pair with this Thanksgiving fruit salad for a light and refreshing side dish.
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Recommended Tools
- A sharp knife to easily slice the buns.
- A large baking dish to cook the sliders.
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Ingredients
- 10 ounces (283g) leftover ham or ham deli meat
- 12 slices cheese such as provolone, Gouda or Havarti
- 12 Hawaiian dinner rolls
- 4 tablespoons melted butter or more, as needed
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning or poppy seeds or Everything Bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C / gas 4.
- Remove rolls from packaging, and without separating the individual rolls, slice the entire tray in half horizontally.
- Place the bottom half of the rolls in a greased/lined casserole dish.
- Layer with half the cheese slices, the ham, and then the remaining cheese. Cover with the top bun.
- Combine melted butter, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning in a bowl and then brush over the top of the rolls.
- Cover the baking dish with foil (making sure it doesn't touch the rolls and wipe off the butter) and bake for 10 minutes.
- Then remove the foil and cook for an additional 7-10 minutes until the rolls are nicely browned.
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Notes
- If your package of dinner rolls contains more than 12, you may need to use a couple of extra slices of cheese.
- You may need to add a tablespoon or two of melted butter to ensure there is enough to cover all of the sliders.
- Like to spice things up? Add a dash of hot sauce, ground cayenne, or red pepper flakes to the melted butter.
- If you don’t have a large enough casserole dish, use a baking tray instead.
- You can easily swap the ham for leftover turkey or chicken.
- Try making this with cheddar cheese, swiss, or a combination of different cheeses.
- Storage – keep in an airtight container inside the fridge for 3 days.
