King’s Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders are warm, buttery mini sandwiches made with soft sweet rolls, savory ham, melted cheese, and a flavorful glaze. They’re baked together as a tray, making them perfect for parties, snacks, or quick dinners.
🥪🍖 King’s Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 pack sweet Hawaiian rolls (like King’s Hawaiian rolls)
- 1–1.5 cups sliced ham (deli or leftover baked ham)
- 6–8 slices Swiss cheese (or cheddar/provolone)
- ¼ cup butter (melted)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (or yellow mustard)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds (optional)
- 1 tsp honey (optional for extra sweetness)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the sliders
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Slice the entire pack of rolls in half horizontally (keep them connected).
- Place bottom half in a baking dish.
2. Add filling
- Layer ham evenly over the rolls.
- Add cheese slices on top.
- Place the top half of rolls back on.
3. Make buttery glaze
- Mix melted butter, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, honey, and poppy seeds.
4. Brush & bake
- Pour or brush glaze evenly over the top of rolls.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 5–10 minutes until tops are golden and cheese is melted.
5. Serve
- Cut into individual sliders and serve warm.
🍽️ Serving ideas
- 🥗 With coleslaw or salad
- 🍟 With fries or chips
- 🥣 With soup for a full meal
- 🌶️ Add spicy mayo or mustard for dipping
🔥 Tips for best sliders
- Don’t separate rolls before baking—it keeps them soft and connected.
- Let butter soak into the tops for maximum flavor.
- Use thick-cut ham for a heartier bite.
- Serve immediately for the best melted cheese texture.
🔄 Variations
- 🧀 Turkey and Swiss sliders
- 🌶️ Spicy jalapeño ham sliders
- 🍯 Honey mustard chicken sliders
- 🥓 Ham, bacon, and cheese deluxe sliders
If you want, I can also make a buffet-style party tray version, a breakfast slider (egg + cheese), or a make-ahead freezer version for easy meal prep.
