With ham, melty cheddar and a honey mustard spread, these ham and cheese sliders are a fun party appetizer or easy dinner. They’re baked in the oven and ready in 25 minutes!

Ham and cheese sliders stacked on a plate.

My family has been loving sliders lately for dinner. They’re perfect for extra busy nights in between shuttling kids to sports practices and other extra curriculars. I recently shared our easy BBQ Chicken Sliders recipe, and today I’m excited to share another favorite sliders recipe: these deliciously simple ham and cheese sliders!

I first made these sliders for my son’s 2nd birthday, and these sandwiches were such the hit of the party that I had to share the recipe on the blog. That son is now 12(!) so it’s about time I updated the recipe with new photos and some improved tips. Time flies!

This ham and cheese sliders recipe features the classic flavor combination of ham, cheddar and honey mustard and it works so well here. My family loves these on Hawaiian rolls, or you could use my Honey Yeast Rolls recipe if you prefer to go the homemade route. Before baking, I brush the tops of the sliders with melted butter for extra flavor and to help the rolls get nice and golden in the oven.

Why We Love these Ham and Cheese Sliders

  • So Quick and Easy! These sliders come together super quick, then you pop them in the oven to warm through. All in all, you can have these on your table in about 25 minutes.
  • Versatile. I love this recipe because it works for so many occasions: a really easy dinner, after school snacks, school lunchboxes, or a party appetizer.
  • Kid-Friendly. These sliders are fun to eat and perfect for little hands. The flavors are especially kid-friendly, and it’s easy to switch up the ingredients depending on your family’s preferences. See the recipe variations section below for ideas!
Ingredients for ham and cheese sliders recipe with labels.

How to Make Ham and Cheese Sliders

Slice rolls in half, keeping the rolls attached together. Make honey mustard by whisking together the Dijon mustard, Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise) and honey.

Honey mustard ingredients in a small bowl and Hawaiian rolls cut in half.
Honey mustard spread over bottom of slider rolls.

Assemble sandwiches: Spread the honey mustard over the bottom halves of the rolls. Add the sliced ham in an even layer, followed by the shredded cheddar. Place roll tops on sandwiches and brush with melted butter.

Ham and cheese added to bottom slider buns.
Brushing melted butter on top of sliders.

Bake at 350° F for 8-12 minutes, until cheese is melted and sliders are warmed through. Cut sliders apart before serving, using either a sharp knife or kitchen scissors.

Baked sliders on baking sheet.

Recipe Variations

  • Topping: I opted for a simple melted butter topping, but a garlic herb topping would be so delicious here. To make it, mix together 4 tablespoons melted butter, 3 cloves minced garlic and 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley; brush over tops of rolls before baking.
  • Meat: Swap the ham for turkey and/or bacon.
  • Cheese: Try white cheddar, provolone or Swiss.
  • Other Additions: Add pickles, roasted red peppers, thinly sliced tomato or red onion.

What to Serve with Sliders

How to Make Ahead, Store and Reheat

To make ahead, prep sliders up to 24 hours in advance, store in the refrigerator. Then brush with melted butter and bake.

Store leftover sliders in an airtight container for up to 2 days. To reheat, cover with foil and reheat in a 350° F oven for 5-10 minutes, until heated through.

Ham and cheese sliders stacked on a plate.
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Easy Ham and Cheese Sliders

Servings: 12 sliders
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ham and cheese sliders with honey mustard sauce are easy to make and so delicious! Serve them as a party appetizer, easy dinner, lunchbox idea or after school snack.
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Ingredients

  • 12 slider rolls, such as Hawaiian sweet rolls
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 ½ tablespoons plain Greek yogurt, or mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ tablespoons honey
  • 6 slices deli ham
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Keeping the rolls attached together, carefully slice the rolls in half and place the bottom halves on the prepared baking sheet; set the top halves aside.
  • Make the honey mustard sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, Greek yogurt (or mayo) and honey.
  • Spread the honey mustard sauce over the bottom halves of the rolls (depending on how much sauce you like, you may not use it all). Add the sliced ham in an even layer, followed by the shredded cheddar. Place roll tops on sandwiches.
  • Brush the tops of the rolls with the melted butter.
  • Bake for 8-12 minutes, until cheese is melted and sliders are warmed through. Cut sliders apart before serving, using either a sharp knife or kitchen scissors.

Notes

  • To make ahead, prep sliders up to 24 hours in advance, store in the refrigerator. Then brush with melted butter and bake.
  • Store leftover sliders in an airtight container for up to 2 days. To reheat, cover with foil and reheat in a 350° F oven for 5-10 minutes, until heated through.
Serving: 1slider, Calories: 180kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 30mg, Sodium: 348mg, Potassium: 55mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 125IU, Vitamin C: 0.02mg, Calcium: 72mg, Iron: 0.2mg
Nutrition information is an estimate.
Cuisine: American
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
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Recipe originally published May 2014. Updated August 2024.

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