Budget Friendly Ham Cheese Sliders (Printable Version)

Soft slider buns layered with ham and melted cheese, baked to golden perfection.

# What You’ll 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Slice the slider buns horizontally, keeping tops and bottoms intact. Arrange the bottom halves in the baking dish.
03 - Spread mayonnaise and mustard on the bun bottoms if using. Layer half of the cheese, then all of the ham, followed by the remaining cheese.
04 - Place the slider bun tops over the layered fillings.
05 - In a small bowl, combine melted butter, honey or brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
06 - Brush the butter mixture evenly over the slider tops.
07 - Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
08 - Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until tops are golden and cheese is melted.
09 - Cut into individual sliders and serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy to make and budget-friendly
  • Perfect for gatherings and snacks
02 -
  • Use any mild cheese like mozzarella or gouda for variation
  • Turkey or chicken deli slices work well for a pork-free version
03 -
  • For best results use fresh buns and quality ham
  • Adjust toppings to suit your taste preference
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