Baked Ham & Cheese Sliders

🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes

🔥 Bake Time: 20 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 12 sliders

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🧰 Equipment

• Baking dish (9×13 inch)
• Knife
• Mixing bowl
• Foil

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🧾 Ingredients

For the Sliders:

• 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls (or dinner rolls)
• 12 slices deli ham
• 12 slices Swiss cheese (or cheddar)

For the Butter Glaze:

• ½ cup butter (melted)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder

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📝 Ingredient Notes

• Hawaiian rolls give a sweet-soft texture (perfect combo with salty ham)
• Swap Swiss with mozzarella or cheddar if preferred
• Dijon adds a slight tang—don’t skip it for best flavor

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the Rolls

• Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F)
• Slice the rolls in half horizontally (keep them connected)
• Place bottom half in baking dish

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2. Layer the Filling

• Add ham evenly
• Place cheese slices on top
• Cover with the top half of rolls

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3. Make the Glaze

• In a bowl, mix:
  • Melted butter
  • Dijon mustard
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Poppy seeds
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder

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4. Assemble

• Pour glaze evenly over the sliders
• Cover with foil and let sit for 5–10 minutes (optional but recommended)

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5. Bake

• Bake covered for 15 minutes
• Remove foil and bake another 5 minutes until tops are golden

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6. Serve

• Slice and serve warm while cheese is melted and gooey 😍

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📊 Nutrition (Approx. per slider)

• Calories: 220–260
• Carbs: 18g
• Fat: 14g
• Protein: 10g

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💡 Tips & Variations

• ✔ Add pickles or jalapeños for extra flavor
• ✔ Use turkey instead of ham for a lighter option
• ✔ Add a layer of honey butter for sweet-savory twist
• ✔ Perfect for parties, game nights, or quick dinners