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Ham and Cheese Sliders

★★★★★ 4.9 /5 Updated: 2/2/23
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These Ham and Cheese Sliders are a family staple. They are super easy to make, budget-friendly, great for a group of people, and even freezer friendly. I’ve been making these for YEARS and constantly have people ask for the recipe.

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About This Recipe
Video: How to Make Ham and Cheese Sliders
Slider Pro Tips
What Kind of Roll Should I Use for Ham & Cheese Sliders?
What’s In the Glaze?
Can I Make Them Ahead of Time?
Can I Freeze Ham & Cheese Sliders?
Make 6 Dump-and-Go Freezer Meals in 1 Hour
What Side Dishes Go Well With This Recipe?
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
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About This Recipe

Like I mentioned, I’ve made this recipe for an eon. Let’s see, I’ve fed my husband, my kids, my extended family, many college students, our small group from church, my neighbors, new parents (dropped it off as a freezer meal)…you get the idea. It’s a well-worn fave!

Other than how kid-friendly, freezer-friendly, and easy this recipe is, I love that Ham and Cheese Sliders can serve a lot of people for either lunch or dinner. Like many of the recipes in 20 Meals That Feed a Large Group, this one is ideal for feeding lots of mouths. Keep this in your back pocket for your next gathering!

Ham & Cheese Sliders prepped for the freezer to make a freezer meal

Video: How to Make Ham and Cheese Sliders

Before you head to the pro tips, FAQs, and recipe below, it’s helpful to watch this short overview of how to make these sliders first.

Slider Pro Tips

Since I make these so often, I have a few tricks to make them even tastier!

  1. I prefer to use an unsweetened ham from the deli. Since the glaze brings the sweetness factor, no need for the honey ham.
  2. I’ve found that I can leave the poppy seeds out and they taste just as delicious.
  3. I also sometimes omit the mustard if these are bring made for kids. I think the mustard brings a depth of flavor but it can for sure be left out if needed.
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What Kind of Roll Should I Use for Ham & Cheese Sliders?

You have options! Many like to use a classic Hawaiian Roll. I do love the soft, sweet bread that Hawaiian Rolls offer but I have also been known to make them with wheat rolls. This provides a bit of a healthier option.

You can also just use any down the pipe dinner roll that you find at the store. Tip: It saves a little time if they are pre-sliced!

What’s In the Glaze?

Let’s talk about the glaze for a moment. I mean, it’s hard to go wrong with butter and brown sugar mixed together, right?

The Worcestershire brings a delightful tang to the mix. Now, be warned: Do not overcook the sauce! It thickens the longer you cook it.

I made the mistake of leaving it boiling for too long (like 4-5 minutes) and it got way too thick and sticky. 1-2 minutes of boiling should do the trick. I like to have enough glaze to coat each slider but not soak each slider. It’s a bit subjective but that’s where I land on how much glaze to add.

Glaze pouring over ham & cheese sliders

Can I Make Them Ahead of Time?

Yes! This is one of the many reasons I love this recipe. If I have a group of people coming over or just want to get dinner done ahead of time, I prep the sliders all the way up until baking. I stick them in my fridge (for up to 2 days) and then just pull them out and bake them when I’m ready!

Can I Freeze Ham & Cheese Sliders?

YES! Like many of our freezer meals, Ham & Cheese Sliders work wonderfully to prep ahead and freeze.

I almost always do this when I’m making them. I mean, if I’m already getting the dishes out and doing the work for one batch, why not just double them! After making the sandwiches and covering them in the glaze, do not bake. Then, wrap the casserole dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil or place them in an airtight container before freezing. (Here are a few freezer dishes we use and recommend.)

You can freeze these sandwiches for 3-6 months (or longer if you properly package them for freezing!) When you want to eat them, let them thaw in the fridge overnight and then just bake them as directed.

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What Side Dishes Go Well With This Recipe?

Here are some recipe and meal ideas that would be tasty to serve with Ham & Cheese Sliders

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We are big fans of sliders because they are perfect for families (since kids can be smaller eaters) and can stretch a food budget pretty far.

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★★★★★ 4.9 from 34 reviews

Ham and Cheese Sliders

These Mini Ham and Cheese Sliders are the perfect meal for a crowd or hungry kiddos! Always a hit.

Yield: 15–20 mini sandwiches 1x
Prep: 15 minutesCook: 20 minutesTotal: 35 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 15–20 mini wheat rolls
  • about 1 pound deli ham
  • 7 ounces Swiss cheese slices
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
  • 1 tablespoon poppyseeds (find in spice aisle)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar

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  1. Preheat oven 350 degrees F.
  2. Assemble the sandwiches, using 1-2 slices of folded ham and a 1/2 slice of cheese on the rolls. Place in 9×13 baking dish (or whatever size you have). Squeeze sandwiches in side by side.
  3. Mix butter, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds and brown sugar into medium sauce pan.
  4. On medium-high heat, bring sauce to a boil and then reduce heat.
  5. Lightly drizzle each sandwich with the prepared sauce. (Freezing instructions begin here.)
  6. Cover with foil and bake for about 20 minutes.

Freeze For Later: Prepare sandwiches with sauce on top in casserole dish, but do not bake. Seal tightly with a lid or wrap with plastic wrap and/or foil very well. Freeze.

Prepare From Frozen: Let sandwiches thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Bake according to directions in step 6.

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9×12 Glass Baking Dish with Lid (Freezer Container)

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Cuisine: American Method: Baking

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  1. AvatarKayla says

    Posted on 6/25/22 at 3:02 am

    Taste beautiful and very filling, kids love the sweet bread taste from the drizzling sauce

    ★★★★★

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    • Rachel TiemeyerRachel Tiemeyer says

      Posted on 6/25/22 at 12:32 pm

      Glad to hear it, Kayla. Thanks!

      Reply
  2. AvatarMarie Taylor says

    Posted on 6/23/22 at 1:13 pm

    I made these for Christmas Eve. I had a bunch of people over and there was tons of food and these were eaten so fast. They were a big hit.

    ★★★★★

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    • Rachel TiemeyerRachel Tiemeyer says

      Posted on 6/24/22 at 11:13 am

      Yes, this is a good recipe for hosting or holiday meals. Thanks for sharing that feedback and for the review!

      Reply
  3. AvatarFlara Richards says

    Posted on 6/22/22 at 12:02 pm

    I’d give it a 10 star if I could. Delicious!! I made them last night, following the recipe exactly for our card group. A BIG hit! Will definitely be making again.

    ★★★★★

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    • Rachel TiemeyerRachel Tiemeyer says

      Posted on 6/24/22 at 11:07 am

      Wonderful! Thanks so much, Flara!

      Reply
  4. AvatarFlara Richards says

    Posted on 6/20/22 at 12:24 pm

    I’m going to make these tomorrow night, Tuesday, June 21st, for our card group. One person hates mustard. Is it very noticeable, or can I leave the mustard out without it changing the overall taste ?

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    • Rachel TiemeyerRachel Tiemeyer says

      Posted on 6/20/22 at 12:36 pm

      First off, these really have no mustardy flavor. But, if you want to, I think that will be fine to leave it out, since it’s not that much mustard. Or you could cut the amount back to just 1 teaspoon to still add that little bit of flavor in the background.

      Reply
  5. Avatarmelissa skellie says

    Posted on 6/3/22 at 1:40 pm

    I made these and they were easy and so good! Would definitely make again.

    ★★★★★

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    • Rachel TiemeyerRachel Tiemeyer says

      Posted on 6/3/22 at 8:22 pm

      Thanks for taking the time to share feedback, Melissa. Means so much to us!

      Reply
  6. AvatarCris says

    Posted on 5/29/22 at 8:37 pm

    Highly suggest adding the glaze boiling time in the recipe!! It’s an important note from the blog!

    ★★★★

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    • Rachel TiemeyerRachel Tiemeyer says

      Posted on 6/1/22 at 7:44 am

      Thanks for the tip, Cris. Good reminder.

      Reply
  7. AvatarJocelyne says

    Posted on 4/20/22 at 11:41 pm

    Due to a pork allergy, I make these with turkey. They are fantastic! The freeze and reheat well. It is great to double or triple batch them to have plenty for later.

    ★★★★★

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    • Rachel TiemeyerRachel Tiemeyer says

      Posted on 4/21/22 at 10:42 am

      It’s great to know these work with turkey, too. We get that question sometimes. Thanks for the tip and the review, Jocelyne!

      Reply
  8. AvatarKaren says

    Posted on 4/20/22 at 8:50 am

    Delicious and easy to make! I have made this recipe a few times now and even my 4 year old ate it!

    ★★★★★

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    • Rachel TiemeyerRachel Tiemeyer says

      Posted on 4/20/22 at 2:15 pm

      Love hearing that, Karen. Thanks for sharing and leaving a review!

      Reply
  9. AvatarDeborah says

    Posted on 4/16/22 at 12:33 am

    Does anyone have any idea how it would work if you made a large portion for a large group in a Nesco roaster? If you’ve done this, any advise?

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  10. AvatarJulie says

    Posted on 1/6/22 at 4:52 pm

    They taste good when hot, but I don’t know how to get them really hot. I have made them several times but they are never hot enough even if I do 30+ minutes. I have started taking them out of the oven and microwaving them individually for 15 seconds. What am a doing wrong? Do you think they will get dried out if I leave them in there much longer?

    ★★★★

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    • Rachel TiemeyerRachel Tiemeyer says

      Posted on 1/9/22 at 5:38 pm

      Interesting feedback. What if you covered them with foil the first half and then removed the foil? That would help trap the heat more.

      Reply
    • AvatarRonda says

      Posted on 6/15/22 at 10:24 pm

      A similar recipe I have calls for pouring sauce over sandwiches and waiting 10 minutes before baking. Then cover sandwiches with foil and bake 20 minutes; remove foil and continue baking 10 more minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving. Sandwiches are warm, cheese is melted, buns are toasted.

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      • Rachel TiemeyerRachel Tiemeyer says

        Posted on 6/16/22 at 8:08 am

        Thanks for sharing that tip, Ronda.

        Reply
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