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These easy to make hot Ham & Cheese Sliders (aka Hawaiian Sliders in my house) are perfect for parties. Make a double batch to feed a crowd!
Update: This was originally posted in 2017, and has been updated to improve reader experience. The recipe remains the same.
Get ready, people!!!! I’m about to share my absolute favorite recipe for feeding a crowd. These sliders are ooey and gooey, and last about 3 seconds on a party table. Bring these little beauties out and you’ll be the most popular person there!
I love how low effort these are with a BIG result. They come together fast – assembly, and then cover with foil and bake 15 minutes in the oven – around 20 minutes total.
I regularly make 2-3 pans of these for bigger groups, and never ever have leftovers. Set them on the table and watch people hover over them, hoping for a second one!
Make ahead and bake at a party, or in your own kitchen, you’ll be glad you did! Serve with some condiments (if you MUST) like extra mustard, maybe some pickles – but trust me, you won’t need them!!
Looking for more easy recipes for crowd-pleasing faves? Try my Bacon Sausage Breakfast Sliders, too!
What makes these Hawaiian?
Well, the rolls, for one. I buy Hawaiian rolls to make these with. They’re soft, sweet and the perfect size to make these! The PINEAPPLE we add to the sliders just seals the deal. While I’m fairly certain they don’t claim them as their own in Hawaii, let’s just roll with it, mmkay?
What kind of ham should you use?
Any kind of leftover ham from Christmas or Easter, or you can get shaved deli ham, packaged honey ham and call it good.
Why this recipe works:
- Make-ahead – prepare the buns, meat, and cheese and combine the topping. Pop the rolls in a baking dish covered with foil. Take to a party, or keep for yourself! Heat the buttery topping right before you want to bake them.
- Easy substitutions (see notes)
Kylee’s Notes & FAQs
Tips & Tricks:
- Run a knife through the roll edges to make them easier to pull apart.
- If you are making more than 1 dozen, just grab a big rimmed baking sheet and double up!
- Adding caramelized onions or dried onions into the sliders is a great way to bring more flavor. Do it!!
Substitutions & Additions:
- Dijon mustard is a great substitute for the whole grain mustard, and honey mustard is a downright genius idea.
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce mixed in the topping adds a lovely savory/salty flavor.
- Use garlic powder in place of fresh garlic if that’s what you have!
- A little onion powder in the butter adds a great flavor too.
- A teaspoon of brown sugar in the butter mixture takes these to a whole new sweet level!
- Switch the swiss cheese for provolone – and rename your sliders ham and swiss sliders instead of hawaiian ham sliders!
Storage:
- In the unlikely event you have leftovers, these sliders can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven when you want them!
Ingredients:
- Slider Buns – any slider buns will do, but I LOVE Hawaiian rolls if you can find them. They’re slightly sweet and soft. Squishy. Delicious.
- Swiss Cheese – provolone also works in this. Avoid super strong flavored cheeses. They will overpower the other ingredients. Besides, what better combination is ham & swiss cheese?
- Deli Ham – any kind of ham is fair game. Leftover ham, deli ham, packaged ham. Bring it.
- Pineapple – fresh or canned, it doesn’t matter. Fresh will need to be sliced thinner, since it is harder than canned.
- Butter – I use salted butter.
- Poppy Seeds – totally optional, but they look so pretty and add a subtle crunch. Yum!
- Mustard – I use whole grain, but Dijon is fabulous in this
- Garlic– freshly minced, you could sub garlic powder if you wish!
How to make sliders:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Layer the bottom half of the rolls in the dish.
- Layer the thinly sliced ham, pineapple and cheese over the rolls.
- Top with the top halves of the slider buns.
- In a small bowl, melt the butter, and whisk in the poppy seeds, mustard, garlic, salt & pepper.
- Brush butter mixture over the tops of the rolls. If you have any leftover, pour it evenly over the rolls.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes until cheese is melt-y, and the tops are browned. You may also cover them with foil and bake, if you prefer!
- Devour.
Love Slider Recipes? Try these too!
- Cheeseburger Sliders from Cookies and Cups
- Baked Reuben Sliders from Real Housemoms
- French Onion Beef Sliders from Host the Toast
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Ham & Cheese Sliders (Hawaiian Sliders)
Ingredients
- 12 slider buns
- 8 slices swiss cheese
- 9 oz sliced deli ham
- Fresh OR canned pineapple sliced
TOPPING:
- ½ stick butter
- 1 Tbs poppy seeds
- 1 Tbs whole grain mustard
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Layer the bottom halves of the slider buns in the dish.
- Layer the ham, pineapple and cheese over the buns.
- Top with the top halves of the slider buns.
- Melt the butter, and whisk in the poppy seeds, mustard, garlic, salt & pepper.
- Brush topping over tops of sliders. If you have any leftover, pour it evenly over the buns.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes until cheese is melt-y, and the tops are browned.
- Devour.
Tips & Notes:
- Run a knife through the roll edges to make them easier to pull apart.
- If you are making more than 1 dozen, just grab a big rimmed baking sheet and double up!
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce mixed in the topping adds a lovely savory/salty flavor
- Adding caramelized onions into the sliders is a great way to bring more flavor. Do it!!
- EASY SUBSTITUTIONS
- Dijon mustard is a great substitute for the whole grain mustard
- Use garlic powder in place of fresh garlic if that’s what you have!
- Switch the swiss cheese for provolone.
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anne says
These look tasty. I love ham and pineapple together!
Danielle says
Kylee, I absolutely love these. What an awesome idea. If I make these, I’m pretty sure I’d be able to get the boyfriend to do whatever I want. Hello clean shower. I don’t know who came up with the idea of ham and pineapple, but I love that person.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
This is such a great idea for a slider! Love the sweet and salty taste combo here with the ham and pineapple.
Adriana Lopez Martin says
Such a decadent perfection, easy appetizer for a party too! Now I am craving this I will need to make it this weekend.
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon, so this reminds me of that. What a great way to feed a hungry crowd. Great for “game night” or after a day of playing outdoors in the cold.
April says
Looks amazing! I wonder what it would taste like with a different kind of meat since I don’t eat pork. I’m going to have to try it soon.
Veena Azmanov says
This sounds so tropical. I love the combination of ham and pineapple. Those breads look so soft and melt in the mouth!! Can’t wait to try this.
Pavani says
That’s one absolutely delicious looking sandwich.
Karyl | Karyl's Kulinary Krusade says
I love the combo of ham & pineapple! These sliders would not last long at all in my house. Pinning this to make for my next party!
Uma Srinivas says
this will be perfect for super bowl party or any party. I like the idea of adding pineapple in sliders. Which gives sweet and sour flavor to snack.
Catherine says
These would be hit on Game Day! I love the combination of ham and pineapple..these sliders look out of this world!
Pavani says
That’s an absolutely delicious looking sandwich — sweet and savory all at the same time. Love that click with the cheese stretching out beautifully.
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
That ooey gooey cheese is almost too much for me. That is a total weakness of mine. I’ve yet to find a cheese I don’t love. Yes, even the strong ones – those I cook with. Your slider buns are just the thing for a gathering or a Super Bowl party. Just the perfect size to grab and run.
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
Yum, yes!! This is perfect! I love sliders in all shapes and flavors. This is the perfect blend.
Molly Kumar says
OMG, If I could, I would lick the screen right now!!! These look sooo yummm n that stretchy cheese is just everything!! We love sliders for weekend nosh n would be trying this soon 🙂
swathi says
This is perfect game day recipe, I haven’t tired pineapple in the bread,I think I need to. This is cheesy delight with ham who can resist this. When comes to make sliders I like pepper ridge farm bread.
Luci says
These look soo delicious. They would be perfect with a bowl of soup on a cold day
Calleigh says
I made these sliders for the kid’s party last week and they loved those stretchy cheese and the savory flavor of the bread.
Lauren says
These look unbelievable! I could eat that entire pan by myself! YUM
Soniya says
These sliders are perfect to please your friends or a perfect brunch meal! Looks very delicious and tempting .. Saving it for later ❤️
Sarah says
What a great snack for the Super Bowl! Ooey Gooey delicious and easy!
Sanjay says
Wow. . .This is perfect and looks very delicious. thanks for sharing this recipe
Albina Barbary says
Wow nice post…..
Eileen Kelly says
My family could eat sliders breakfast lunch and dinner. I love your recipe and that you have included a few different options to make a great slider. I think dinner is solved for today.
Laura Tveras says
I hate cooking and fussing with food, BUT everything you make looks so yummy that I have to try it! THIS is a fave and doesn’t require massive fiddling around. Thank you for sharing your brilliant recipes and inspiring me to feed myself! 🙂