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Caramelized Ham & Swiss Sliders

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May 22, 2015 by Jodi + 12 Comments

 Layers of ham and Swiss cheese nestled in soft, sweet Hawaiian rolls with a sweet & savory buttery topping. These Caramelized Ham & Swiss Sliders are out of this world. You’ll make them time and time again.

These Caramelized Ham & Swiss Sliders seem to have been a regular in our dinner rotation the last few month.  We can’t seem to get enough of them. They are seriously the bomb!  They are one of those things you could eat yourself sick with because they are so good it’s hard to stop at just one. You’ll be licking your fingers and find yourself going back for a second and then a third.  They are dangerous I tell you!

So quick and simple to make, and absolutely delicious.  I made a ton of these for my son’s 16th birthday party awhile back and everyone went crazy over them.

The sweet Hawaiian rolls are piled with ham and cheese and then you pour a sweet & savory butter sauce over the top.  Cover them with foil and bake.  The sauce caramelizes and the cheese melts and these turn into some pretty fantastic (and addictive) sandwiches.

Just look at them.  Don’t you wish you could reach through your computer and grab one right now?  I do! Maybe we’ll be having these for dinner again this holiday weekend. I’m pretty sure there won’t be any complaints from my boys.

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Caramelized Ham & Swiss Sliders


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  • Author: 5boysbaker.com
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 sliders 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 12 Hawaiian dinner rolls, split
  • 1/4 cup horseradish sauce (optional)
  • 12 slices deli ham (or 24 if it’s thinly sliced)
  • 6 slices Swiss cheese, cut in fourths (so you will have 24 squares of cheese)

Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
  • 1–1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Spray a 9 x 9 or 9×13 glass dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Spread roll bottoms with horseradish sauce (If using).
  3. Fold up pieces of ham to fit the rolls and place them on the bottom halves of the roll, next place 2 squares of cheese; replace tops and place in a single layer in the prepared pan.

Sauce:

  1. In a small skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour over rolls. Cover with foil and bake covered, 20 minutes, remove foil and bake 5 more minutes. *These can also be made ahead of time. Just cover with foil and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Bake as instructed.

Notes

  • I have used the King’s Hawaiian brand and the Sara Lee brand of rolls. I like the Sara Lee brand slightly better because of the size.
  • If you are using the horseradish, just spread a small amount. I love the flavor it gives these sandwiches, but too much gives them a bit of a kick. I make some with and some without because my boys don’t like horseradish (surprise, surprise).
  • We love these with provolone cheese and havarti cheese too!
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Sandwiches/Burgers/Wraps

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 Recipe Source:  Adapted from an old issue of Taste of Home

Filed Under: Sandwiches/Burgers/Wraps Tagged With: caramelized, ham, sandwiches, sliders, swiss cheese

Comments

  1. Thao @ In Good Flavor says

    May 27, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    I want to reach through the computer to grab ALL of them. These sliders look delicious!! Pinning.

    Reply
    • Jodi says

      May 28, 2015 at 11:45 am

      Thanks Thao! They are so delicious. I could honestly eat them everyday!

      Reply
  2. Ashley Nesi says

    May 28, 2015 at 6:53 am

    These are just what I was looking for to serve my family as part of our father’s day lunch. Great recipe, thank you!

    Reply
    • Jodi says

      May 28, 2015 at 11:46 am

      Thanks for looking Ashley. I hope you have a chance to make them. They are amazing!

      Reply
  3. Karly says

    June 2, 2015 at 7:04 pm

    These little sandwiches are the best! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!

    Reply
  4. TonyB says

    January 3, 2016 at 9:48 am

    Added an omelette in the middle and just had them for breakfast!! Yum! Yum!

    Reply
    • Jodi says

      January 3, 2016 at 10:34 am

      That sounds delicious! What a great idea, I think I’m going to have to try that. Thanks for looking!

      Reply
  5. Anthony Breschini says

    April 8, 2016 at 11:09 am

    makes me want to lick my computer screen!

    Reply
  6. Bryanna says

    February 23, 2017 at 9:34 am

    Hi there! Was the only change you made to the original recipe is using onion powder instead of onions?

    Reply
    • Jodi says

      February 23, 2017 at 1:27 pm

      I think so Bryanna, but I can’t remember for sure.

      Reply
  7. Mary says

    September 30, 2023 at 12:03 pm

    I made these last night, and they were delicious! So easy to make, too. Will definitely make again for a party. Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Jodi says

      October 2, 2023 at 9:24 am

      Thanks Mary! I’m so glad you gave these a try. These are a family favorite around here!

      Reply

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