Ham Sliders

American · Sandwich · 25 min · Serves 12

Soft, buttery slider buns piled high with tender ham, melted cheese, and a touch of sweetness—these little sandwiches disappear fast at any gathering. They're perfect for feeding a crowd without fussing, and kids love them just as much as adults do.

Ingredients

• 12slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
• 1 lbdeli ham, thinly sliced
• 12swiss or cheddar cheese slices
• 4 tbspbutter, softened
• 2 tbspbrown sugar
• 2 tbspdijon mustard
• 2 tbspham glaze or honey
• 1 tsppoppy seeds
• to tastesalt and pepper

Method

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Slice the slider buns horizontally without cutting all the way through, keeping them hinged together.

3. 3

   Mix softened butter with brown sugar, mustard, and honey. Spread this mixture on the inside of both the top and bottom of the buns.

4. 4

   Layer ham and cheese evenly on the bottom halves of the buns, then fold the tops down over the filling.

5. 5

   Brush the top of each slider with any remaining butter mixture and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Wrap the sliders in foil and bake for 15 minutes until the cheese melts and the buns are warmed through.

   15 min

7. 7

   Unwrap and serve warm while the cheese is still melty.