Description
These Ham & Cheese Sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make party appetizer featuring soft slider buns filled with savory deli ham and Swiss cheese, topped with a tangy honey-mustard poppy seed dressing and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Honey-Mustard Dressing
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
Poppy Seed Butter Topping
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey-mustard mixture (from above)
Sliders
- 12 slider buns
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 12 slices deli ham
- 12 slices Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the sliders from sticking and to make cleanup easier.
- Prepare the honey-mustard mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the yellow mustard and honey until smooth and well combined. This will add a sweet and tangy flavor to your sliders.
- Make the poppy seed butter topping: In a medium bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter with the poppy seeds and 1 tablespoon of the honey-mustard mixture you just prepared, mixing until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Assemble the sliders: Carefully split each slider bun horizontally. Place the bottom halves on the prepared baking sheet. Spread mayonnaise evenly over the bottom buns for added creaminess. Lay one slice of deli ham and one slice of Swiss cheese on each bun, making sure they’re evenly distributed.
- Prepare the tops: Spread the remaining honey-mustard mixture on the top halves of the buns. Then place the top buns on top of the cheese layer to complete the sandwiches.
- Apply the butter topping: Using a pastry brush, generously brush the poppy seed butter mixture over the tops of all the slider buns so they get a beautiful golden color and a flavorful crust during baking.
- Bake the sliders: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven, and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the buns are golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Serve: Remove the sliders from the oven, let them cool slightly, then slice and serve warm. They make a perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack.
Notes
- These easy ham & cheese sliders make for a perfect party appetizer, ideal for gatherings and potlucks.
- The homemade poppy seed dressing adds a special tangy sweetness that elevates the sliders.
- You can substitute Swiss cheese with other cheeses like cheddar or provolone based on your preference.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a thin slice of pickle or a dab of Dijon mustard inside the sliders.
- Make sure not to overbake to keep the buns soft and the cheese perfectly melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 358
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 583 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 54 mg
