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.
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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 rolls in half horizontally, keeping tops and bottoms intact as one piece.
- Place bottom halves in pan and spread mayonnaise evenly across.
- Layer half the ham, then half the cheese over the mayonnaise.
- Add remaining ham and cheese for a second layer.
- Place top roll halves over the filling.
- Whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and poppy seeds.
- Brush glaze over tops of rolls, working into nooks and crannies, then pour any remaining sauce over top.
- Cover pan tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 8-10 minutes more until cheese is melted and tops are golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh chives, slice between rolls, and serve immediately.
Notes
These sliders can be held in a low oven for about 30 minutes if needed.
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