I know, I know. You don’t have to tell me Hawaiian Ham Sliders have been shared by every single food blogger in the universe. They are tried-and-true and here is my version.
It almost seems as if Pinterest got its start with Hawaiian Ham Sliders, but maybe it was the other way around and these melt-in-your-mouth crowd-pleasers became famous due to Pinterest.
Whatever is the true story, it truly doesn’t matter. I love them, I made them tonight and I wanted Hawaiian Ham Sliders to have its fair share of fame on my blog.
One thing I love about Hawaiian Ham Sliders is you can treat them almost any way you want and they will still love you and make you happy. Make them your own by adding hot-pepper jelly, a little mayo, other cheeses, olives, green pepper, other meats, peppers (sweet or hot), bourbon sauce, caramelized onions – the list is limited only by your imagination.
Oh yes! Be sure to add a toasty pineapple chunk for that perfect, finishing touch.
Enjoy!
Hawaiian Ham Sliders
Ingredients
- 12 whole Hawaiian Rolls halved horizontally
- 12 slices Cheese Swiss or Provolone
- 12 slices Ham thin-sliced
- 8 tablespoons Butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon minced dried onion or onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Poppy Seeds
- For Garnish or as a side: Fresh Pineapple strips seared or grilled then cut into chunks - optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Spray the foil with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl combine butter, sugar, mustard and Worcestershire Sauce. Microwave on HIGH 30-60 seconds until butter is melted. Add poppy seeds and mix well. Set aside.
- Place the bottom half of the buns on the lined baking sheet. The buns should be touching.
- Place one slice of ham and one slice of cheese on each bun.
- Pour butter mixture over the sandwiches.
- Cover with foil and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Bake at 350F for 10 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 5-10 more minutes or until the cheese has melted, butter/sugar mixture has begun to caramelize and tops are slightly browned & crisp.
- Garnish with a seared pineapple chunk - optional
- Serve warm.
- Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
These sandwiches can be cooked, cooled, wrapped and refrigerated to eat later the same day. Cover loosely with foil and reheat in the oven when ready to serve
Erica (@Erica's Recipes)
These look soooo juicy and tasty! Covering them in the butter-mustard sauce to bake is genius!Susie Gall
Thank you for your sweet comments Erica and thank for stopping by Simply Sated.Dan from Platter Talk
Another genius idea from you; beautifully done once again! These are going on our New Years celebration menu.Susie Gall
Thanks so much Dan - so, so sweet of you!!peter @feedyoursoultoo
These look great. What a great idea for the New Year's menu.Susie Gall
Thank you, Peter, and thanks for taking the time to come by.Michaela ~ An Affair from the Heart
What fabulous looking sliders!! I cannot wait to try this delicious recipe!Susie Gall
Thanks so much, Michaela!Linda
YUM YUM these look fantastic...what a great idea for New Years!!!!Susie Gall
Thanks so much Beautiful Sister of mine!! I only wish we were together to bring in 2015. Love ya!!Michelle @ The Complete Savorist
I LOVE THESE!!!! These make me so happy.Lady Lilith
Yummy. Looks so amazing. Happy new year.