Name: Ham and Havarti Cheese Sliders Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package Savory Butter Hawaiian Rolls (12 count); 12 slices Black Forest ham; 6 slices Havarti cheese; 4 tbsp salted butter; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional); 1/4 tsp onion powder (optional); 1 tbsp poppy seeds

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Introduction

These Ham and Havarti Cheese Sliders are perfect for gatherings or a quick snack. Soft Hawaiian rolls layered with savory black forest ham and creamy Havarti cheese, baked to golden perfection with a flavorful buttery topping.

This image shows a glass baking dish filled with twelve soft, golden-brown sandwich sliders arranged in three rows of four. Each slider has a shiny top sprinkled with black poppy seeds, featuring a smooth, slightly cracked texture. The sliders are filled with a visible layer of melted white cheese and a pink layer of ham beneath the bread. The dish sits on a white marbled surface, and the soft buns are closely packed, showing the melted cheese oozing slightly between the layers. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 package Savory Butter Hawaiian Rolls (12 count)
12 slices black forest ham
6 slices Havarti cheese
4 tbsp salted butter
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
1/4 tsp onion powder (optional)
1 tbsp poppy seeds

Instructions

Step 1: Slice the entire block of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally without separating the individual rolls. Remove the top half and set it aside. Place the bottom half in a lightly buttered 9×12-inch baking pan.
Step 2: Layer each roll with one slice of black forest ham and half a slice of Havarti cheese.
Step 3: In a microwavable bowl, melt the butter by heating it for about 30 seconds. Stir in the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and poppy seeds until well combined. Place the top half of the rolls back over the layered bottom half, then brush the butter mixture evenly over the tops.
Step 4: Loosely cover the baking pan with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tops of the rolls are golden brown.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add a thin layer of honey mustard inside the rolls before assembling.
Substitute Havarti with Swiss or Monterey Jack cheese for a different taste.
Try adding caramelized onions or pickles for a tangy twist.
Use a toothpick to hold sliders together if you plan to serve them as finger food.

Storage

Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, cover with foil and warm in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes or microwave individual sliders until heated through.

How to Serve

A close-up of a sandwich slider with three layers: a soft, golden-brown bun sprinkled with small black seeds on top, a middle layer of thinly sliced pale pink ham, and a bottom layer of creamy white melted cheese just seeping out. The sandwich is in the center of a group of similar sliders arranged together in a white tray. A woman's hand is holding a black spatula under the central sandwich to lift it slightly. The background and surface are a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these sliders ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the sliders and refrigerate them unbaked for up to 24 hours. Bake just before serving for best results.

Can I freeze the sliders?

These sliders can be frozen before baking. Wrap the assembled pan tightly in foil and freeze for up to 1 month. Bake frozen sliders at 350°F for about 25-30 minutes, removing foil halfway through to brown the tops.