These delicious ham and cheese sliders can be an easy appetizer or family-friendly meal. Our friend and FarmHER Deanne Frieders (from This Farm Girl Cooks) likes to call them “funeral sandwiches” since they are notorious for being served at church gatherings in the Midwest and the South!
One thing’s for sure: Deanne’s Easy Ham & Cheese Sliders sandwiches are nothing to be sad about! (Unless they all get devoured before you can grab seconds!)
What do you need to make Deanne’s Easy Ham & Cheese Sliders?
- Hawaiian rolls—For this recipe, you’ll need a pack of 12. Note that the size of the rolls varies depending on the brand. Slider buns can also be used. They won’t be as sweet, though!
- Deli sliced ham — This recipe is also a perfect way to use leftover ham from big gatherings like Easter and Christmas!
- Swiss cheese
- Dijon mustard
- Melted Butter
- Seasonings – onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds
Can Deanne’s Easy Ham and Cheese Sliders be made ahead?
Yes! Prepare the sandwiches as instructed, cover them with plastic wrap and foil, and refrigerate or freeze them until you’re ready to bake and serve.
For additional tips & tricks and even MORE slider recipes…check out Deanne’s blog post at This Farm Girl Cooks!
Deanne’s Ham and Cheese Sliders
(“Funeral Sandwiches”)
PREP TIME: 13 minutes
COOK TIME: 12 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes
SERVINGS: 12 sandwiches
Full of warm and salty ham, nutty Swiss cheese, and topped with a tangy Dijon butter sauce — Deanne’s Ham & Cheese Sliders are nothing to be sad about! (Despite her family’s nickname for them, “Funeral Sliders.”)
INGREDIENTS
- 12 sweet dinner rolls (such as Kings Sweet Hawaiian Rolls)
- ¼ cup butter (1 stick), melted
- 1 lb. deli ham, sliced
- 8 oz. Swiss cheese, sliced (approx. 6-8 slices)
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Optional:
- 1-2 tsp poppy seeds
RECIPE BY: Deanne Frieders, This Farm Girl Cooks
Love this recipe? You can find more of Deanne’s family favorites on her website, This Farm Girl Cooks.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- At the same time, melt the butter in a small saucepan on medium-low heat. (About 3 minutes) Remove from the heat to cool slightly.
- Without separating the package of dinner rolls, slice them in half horizontally with a bread knife. Place the bottom half in a 9×9 ovenproof baking dish.
- Layer ham and Swiss cheese over the bottom half of the dinner rolls. Replace the top of the rolls.
- Whisk together the melted butter, dijon mustard, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour the mixture over the rolls, just covering the tops. Sprinkle each roll with a pinch of poppy seeds, if desired.
- Cover the rolls with foil and let the butter mixture sink in for about 10 minutes before baking.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Remove the foil and cook the sliders for 2 minutes more until the tops are slightly browned and crisp.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
