Budget-Friendly Ham Cheese Sliders (Printable Version)

Soft, savory sliders layered with ham and melted cheese, baked to golden perfection for easy gatherings.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Slider Assembly

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

→ Topping

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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9 by 13-inch baking dish.
02 - Slice the slider buns horizontally, keeping the tops and bottoms intact. Arrange the bottom halves in the baking dish.
03 - Optionally spread mayonnaise and mustard on the buns. Layer half the cheese, then all the ham, then the remaining cheese over the buns.
04 - Place the bun tops over the assembled layers evenly.
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 tops of the sliders.
07 - Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
08 - Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the tops turn golden and the cheese is melted.
09 - Cut into individual sliders and serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy and affordable crowd-pleaser
  • Perfect for parties snacks or family dinners
02 -
  • You can substitute mild cheeses like mozzarella or gouda for variation
  • Turkey or chicken deli slices work well for a pork-free version
03 -
  • Use a pastry brush to evenly distribute the topping mixture
  • Layer cheese both below and above the ham for maximum meltiness
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