Ham and Cheese Sliders are perfect for game day or any day of the week! Savory ham and Swiss cheese are piled onto fluffy Hawaiian rolls for an irresistible handheld snack.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
Slice the rolls horizontally, without separating the rolls. Place the bottom half in the prepared casserole dish. Set the top halves aside for now.
Place 6 slices of cheese in an even layer on top of the bottom layer of buns. Add a layer of ham slices on top of the cheese. Then add the remaining 6 slices of cheese.
Place the top of the buns over the cheese, press down slightly.
In a microwave safe bowl, melt the butter (about 30 seconds). Add the poppy seeds, minced onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well and brush over the tops of the rolls.
Loosely cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melty and the rolls are golden brown.
Remove from oven and slices the rolls into 12 buns.
Notes
We love using our leftover holiday ham in this recipe. But deli ham would work great too! Because the ham for this recipe will be thicker than sliced deli meat, it takes a little longer for the sliders to heat all the way through and melt the cheese.
Leftover sandwiches can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds.
Freezing the baked sliders is a great way to meal prep. Wrap individually in plastic wrap and place in a ziploc freezer bag. Keep in freezer for 3 months. To reheat, place frozen slider in the microwave and heat for 30 seconds until heated through.
Although packaged Swiss cheese slices will work, we found the Swiss cheese from the deli gave us the best results for ooey, gooey, melty cheese. The taste and quality are better.