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    Bites with Bri » Appetizer & Snack » King’s Hawaiian Ham & Cheese Sliders

    King’s Hawaiian Ham & Cheese Sliders

    Published: Jun 30, 2022 · Modified: Oct 11, 2022 by Brianna May · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This King’s Hawaiian Ham & Cheese Sliders recipe is quick, easy, and can be served as an appetizer for parties or a kid friendly lunch. What is not to love about hot ham and melty cheese sandwiched between soft rolls and topped with butter?

    King's Hawaiian ham and cheese slide on parchment paper.

    These ham and cheese sliders on King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls are my go to for holiday or Super Bowl parties or winter lunches. In the summertime, I love to make my BLT Sliders.

    Another great easy appetizer to serve with these are my Air Fryer Frozen Egg Rolls or Easy Bisquick Sausage Balls.

    To make these a meal, I love to pair them with Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes or this simple Kale Crunch Salad.

    If you love these, you need to try my Homemade Air Fryer Bagel Bites.

    Jump to:
    • Why You’ll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients & Substitutions
    • How to Make Hawaiian Roll Sliders
    • Expert Tips & Variations
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Appetizer Recipes
    • Easy Hawaiian Roll Sliders

    Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    • You can make these ham and cheese sliders with brown sugar or honey. The sweetness pairs well with the ham and sweet Hawaiian rolls. 
    • This recipe is super easy to throw together for a crowd because you do not have to assemble individual sandwiches. 
    • These ham and cheese sliders without poppy seeds have the most flavorful honey dijon parmesan butter topping. It is full of garlic powder and herbs. I promise you won’t miss the seeds.
    • These are not soggy. The outside is toasted and the inside is soft. 
    • Hot ham cheese sliders are both adult and kid friendly. Truly a delicious crowd pleaser that your whole family will love.
    • Serve these as an appetizer or lunch for holiday gathering or game-day.

    Ingredients & Substitutions

    Ingredients needed for kings ham and cheese sliders in glass bowls.
    • Hawaiian Rolls: Substitute any sweet brioche dinner rolls. 
    • Cheddar Cheese: Substitute for sliced swiss, provolone, or American cheese.
    • Honey: Substitute for brown sugar.

    Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.

    How to Make Hawaiian Roll Sliders

    Quick Overview

    • Assemble the ham sliders.
    • Make the butter mixture and spread it on top.
    • Bake & serve warm!

    Step by Step Instructions

    A 4 photo collage showing cutting the rolls and adding the ham.

    Line the baking dish so the sliders do not stick.

    Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Without pulling the rolls apart, slice the whole tray of rolls in half.

    Step 2: Line a baking dish with parchment paper.

    Step 3: Place the bottom half of the rolls in the prepared baking dish.

    Step 4: Layer the ham evenly across the bread.

    A 3 photo collage showing the cheese added and butter mixed.

    Make sure the butter mixture is well combined.

    Step 5: Layer the cheese evenly across the ham.

    Step 6: Top with the other half of the bread.

    Step 7: Stir together the melted butter, dijon, honey, worcestershire, parmesan, parsley, garlic, and onion until well combined.

    A 4 photo collage showing baking the ham sliders.

    Step 8: Spoon the butter on top of the rolls and spread.

    Step 9: Cover with foil and bake covered for 30 minutes.

    Step 10: Remove the foil.

    Step 11: Bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the rolls begin to brown.

    Expert Tips & Variations

    • Carefully cut the Hawaiian rolls. You do not want the rolls to separate when you cut them. I recommend using a sharp serrated knife when cutting bread. 
    • Evenly place the fillings and toppings. You want to ensure every slider has a little bit of everything. 
    • Do not skip the butter. This is the best part of baked ham sliders. It adds so much flavor and makes these the best.
    • Keep them warm. If you are serving these at a party, cover them with foil so they stay warm. 
    • Reheat in the oven. This prevents the leftover sliders from becoming soggy. 
    • If you don’t like ham, try turkey. I prefer ham for this recipe, but turkey works perfectly as well.
    Ham and cheese sliders pulled apart.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can sliders be prepared ahead of time?

    Yes. Prepare the sliders through Step 5. Cover with foil. Prepare and brush on the butter mixture right before baking. Add 5-10 minutes to covered baking time because the dish is cold.

    What cheese goes with ham?

    I prefer cheddar or swiss cheese with ham, but colby jack, american, or provolone all pair well too. Ham and swiss sliders are very common.

    How do you keep sliders from getting soggy?

    Avoid adding anything to them with excess moisture. If your ham is wet, pat it dry before assembling. 

    Do ham and cheese sliders freeze well?

    I do not recommend freezing leftovers. The bread and fillings will not hold up very well. You can always halve the recipe if there are too many. 

    More Appetizer Recipes

    • Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Dip
    • Air Fryer Spinach Dip
    • Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps
    • Bisquick Sausage Balls

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    5 from 79 votes

    Easy Hawaiian Roll Sliders

    This King’s Hawaiian Ham & Cheese Sliders recipe is quick, easy, and can be served as an appetizer for parties or a kid friendly lunch. What is not to love about hot ham and melty cheese sandwiched between soft rolls and topped with butter?
    Servings12 people
    Prep5 minutes
    Cook40 minutes
    Total45 minutes
    Course: Appetizer/Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Brianna May

    Equipment:

    • Basting Brush
    • Mixing Bowls

    Ingredients:

    • 1 package King’s Hawaiian original sweet rolls, 12 rolls*
    • 12 ounces black forest ham
    • 8 ounces cheddar cheese*
    • 5 Tablespoons melted salted butter
    • 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
    • 1 Tablespoon honey*
    • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
    • 2 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
    • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
    • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder or dried minced onion
    • fresh cracked black pepper

    Instructions:

    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Without pulling the rolls apart, slice the whole tray of rolls in half.
    • Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
    • Place the bottom half of the rolls in the prepared baking dish.
    • Layer the ham evenly across the bread.
    • Layer the cheese evenly across the ham.
    • Top with the other half of the bread.
    • Stir together the melted butter, dijon, honey, worcestershire, parmesan, parsley, garlic, and onion until well combined.
    • Spoon the butter on top of the rolls and spread.
    • Cover with foil and bake covered for 30 minutes.
    • Remove the foil.
    • Bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the rolls begin to brown.

    Notes:

    • Hawaiian Rolls: Substitute any sweet brioche dinner rolls. 
    • Cheddar Cheese: Substitute for sliced swiss, provolone, or American cheese.
    • Honey: Substitute for brown sugar.
    • Carefully cut the Hawaiian rolls. You do not want the rolls to separate when you cut them. I recommend using a sharp serrated knife when cutting bread. 
    • Evenly place the fillings and toppings. You want to ensure every slider has a little bit of everything. 
    • Do not skip the butter. This is the best part of baked ham sliders. It adds so much flavor and makes these the best.
    • Keep them warm. If you are serving these at a party, cover them with foil so they stay warm. 
    • Reheat in the oven. This prevents the leftover sliders from becoming soggy. 

    NUTRITION:

    Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 637mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g
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    1. tiannaskitchen

      November 04, 2022 at 1:41 pm

      5 stars
      these look delicious, cannot wait to try them

      Reply
    2. Giangi Townsend

      November 04, 2022 at 7:58 am

      5 stars
      I just bought King Hawaiian rolls for breakfast, but I will do your recipe instead. Looks and sounds super delicious.
      Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    3. Jere Cassidy

      November 04, 2022 at 6:55 am

      5 stars
      This is the first time making sliders with the Hawaiian rolls and the family loved them. Making again!!!!

      Reply

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