These ham and cheese sliders are an easy party recipe that are perfect for the big game!
Will DickeyYields: 4 - 6 serving(s)Prep Time: 10 minsTotal Time: 35 minsSavePrintCheesy pull-apart sliders are popular for a reason—they're the perfect way to feed a crowd! We love this ham and cheese sliders version: soft dinner rolls get layered with ham, Swiss cheese, and a tangy mayo-mustard spread, then baked in the oven until glossy on the outside and melty on the inside. Some pickled jalapeño and honey in the spread give this nostalgic recipe some modern kick, but don't worry, these sliders still honor tradition with a brushing of butter and sprinkle of poppy seeds on top. Add these to your favorites list for Super Bowl snacks, quick lunches, and any time you get a hankering for cheesy, melty goodness!
Pop the split rolls under the broiler for a few minutes to toast them before building the sliders. This helps keep the bread sturdy so the sandwiches don't fall apart and get soggy.
Look for soft, square mini rolls that come attached, like sweet Hawaiian or potato rolls. Skip individual rolls or rolls with any kind of hard crust—these will get too crispy in the oven.
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Preheat the broiler on high. Remove the rolls from the packaging in 1 piece. Using a serrated knife, cut crosswise through the center of the rolls at once to divide the top half from the bottom half (keeping the sides of the rolls intact). Place both halves, cut-side up, on a baking sheet and broil until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside.
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Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, jalapeños, and honey.
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On the same sheet tray, spread the cut sides of the rolls with the mayonnaise mixture. On the bottom sides of the rolls, lay the Swiss cheese slices in a single layer, slightly overlapping if needed. Then, lay the ham slices in an even layer over top, followed by the cheddar cheese slices. Cover with the top half of the rolls.
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Brush the tops of the rolls all over with olive oil and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Cover the sheet tray and bake for 10 minutes. Uncover the tray and bake until the cheese is melted and the tops of the rolls are golden and toasted, 10 to 15 minutes more. Sprinkle all over with the chives. Cut along the lines of the rolls into individual sliders and serve immediately.
