Brown Sugar Ham and Cheese Sliders
These are perfect for using up leftover holiday ham or when you need an easy appetizer that feeds a crowd. The brown sugar glaze keeps them from being too sweet while adding just enough flavor to make them addictive.
Ingredients
Ingredients (~18 sliders)
- 1 1/2 packages Hawaiian rolls 18 rolls
- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 lbs freshly-shaved black forest ham or leftover ham
- 3/4 lb freshly-sliced havarti Swiss, or white cheddar cheese
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar packed
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 Tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 1/2 Tbsp freshly-minced chives for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9x13 pan.
- Slice 18 Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping tops and bottoms intact as one piece each.
- Place bottom half in pan and spread 3 Tbsp mayonnaise evenly across surface.
- Layer half of 1 1/2 lbs ham over rolls, then half of 3/4 lb cheese.
- Add remaining ham and cheese as a second layer.
- Place top rolls over ham and cheese.
- Whisk together 6 Tbsp melted butter, 1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar, 1 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 3/4 tsp garlic powder, 3/4 tsp onion powder, and 1 1/2 Tbsp poppy seeds.
- Brush mixture over tops of rolls and pour any remaining sauce over top.
- Cover pan tightly with foil and bake 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 8-10 minutes until tops are golden-brown.
- Garnish with 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh chives and slice between rolls.
Notes
Double layering ensures ham and cheese in every bite. Best served warm.
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