Description
Savory ham and cheese sliders offer a delightful way to repurpose leftover ingredients into a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Melted cheese, tender ham, and buttery rolls combine for a quick, irresistible bite that brings comfort and satisfaction to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Hawaiian rolls
- 2 cups (480 ml) leftover ham, sliced
- 8 slices Swiss or cheddar cheese
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) butter, melted
- poppy seeds for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a baking dish by lightly coating with nonstick spray, ensuring even coverage.
- Carefully slice Hawaiian rolls horizontally, creating a top and bottom layer for the sliders.
- Distribute ham slices evenly across the bottom roll layer, creating a consistent meat coverage.
- Layer cheese on top of the ham, allowing slight overlap to ensure each slider gets adequate filling.
- Gently replace the top half of the rolls, aligning them precisely with the bottom layer.
- Melt butter and generously brush across the entire surface of the rolls, ensuring complete coverage.
- Optionally sprinkle poppy seeds over the buttered rolls for added texture and visual appeal.
- Place the prepared sliders in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Monitor until the rolls turn golden brown and the cheese begins to melt slightly.
- Remove from oven and allow sliders to rest for 2-3 minutes to cool and set.
- Slice into individual sliders and serve warm, perfect for quick gatherings or casual meals.
Notes
- Check ham thickness for even coverage across slider rolls, ensuring every bite has delicious protein.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Swiss, provolone, or pepper jack to customize flavor profiles.
- Swap Hawaiian rolls for gluten-free alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising taste.
- Allow butter to cool slightly before brushing to prevent burning and achieve perfect golden-brown exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg