⏱ Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Bake: 15–18 minutes
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Total: 25 minutes
🍽 Servings
12 sliders
🛒 Ingredients
Sliders
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12 Hawaiian rolls (or dinner rolls)
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¾ lb deli ham, thinly sliced
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6 slices Swiss or cheddar cheese (halved)
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2 tbsp mayonnaise or Dijon mustard (optional)
Glaze
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4 tbsp butter, melted
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tbsp Dijon mustard
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½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp poppy seeds (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prep
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking dish with foil or spray lightly.
Step 2: Assemble
Slice rolls horizontally (keep tops connected). Place bottoms in dish. Layer ham and cheese evenly. Spread mayo or mustard if using. Add tops.
Step 3: Make Glaze
Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, Dijon, Worcestershire, onion powder, garlic powder, and poppy seeds.
Step 4: Glaze
Brush generously over tops and sides.
Step 5: Bake
Cover loosely with foil and bake 10 minutes. Uncover and bake 5–8 minutes until golden and cheese melts.
Step 6: Serve
Slice and serve warm.
🌟 Flavor & Texture Notes
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Sweet-savory buttery glaze
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Soft rolls with melty cheese
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Crispy tops, tender centers
💡 Tips
✔ Use Swiss for classic flavor, cheddar for sharper bite
✔ Add pickles or honey mustard for tang
✔ Cover first to prevent over-browning
✔ Double glaze for extra flavor
🧊 Storage & Reheating
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Fridge: 3 days airtight
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Reheat: Oven 300°F (150°C), 8–10 minutes
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Freezer: Wrap individually up to 2 months
❓Q & A
Q1: Can I make these ahead?
Yes — assemble, cover, refrigerate up to 24 hours, glaze and bake before serving.
Q2: Can I use turkey instead of ham?
Yes — turkey & Swiss works great.
Q3: Can I make them spicy?
Add jalapeños or hot sauce to glaze.
Q4: Why are my sliders soggy?
Too much glaze on bottoms or sitting too long before baking — brush mainly on tops.
Q5: Can I use other cheeses?
Yes — provolone, mozzarella, gouda, or pepper jack.
Q6: Can I air fry?
Yes — 350°F (175°C), 5–7 minutes (cover loosely first).
✅ Advantages
✔ Crowd-pleasing
✔ 25-minute recipe
✔ Perfect for parties
✔ Kid-friendly
✔ Freezer-friendly
⭐ Weight Watchers (WW) Points (Approx)
Per slider:
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Using regular rolls, ham, Swiss → 4 points
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Using light rolls + reduced-fat cheese → 3 points