Easy Ham & Swiss Sliders Recipe – Great for Leftover Easter Ham!

Looking for the perfect way to use up that leftover Easter ham? These Ham & Swiss Sliders are an easy, cheesy, and delicious solution!

Whether you’re hosting a get-together, planning game day snacks, or just want a quick family dinner, these toasty ham and cheese sliders are a total crowd-pleaser.

Made with soft dinner rolls, melty Swiss cheese, and layers of savory ham, these little sandwiches are baked with a buttery garlic glaze and finished off with a sprinkle of poppy seeds. They’re also easy to customize with your favorite cheese and condiments!

🧾 Ingredients Needed

• Sliced Ham (leftover ham works perfectly!)
• Swiss Cheese (or your favorite cheese)
• Soft Dinner Rolls (Hawaiian rolls are ideal)
• ¼ Cup Melted Butter
• ½ Tablespoon Minced Garlic
• Mustard (optional, yellow or Dijon)
• Poppy Seeds

🔁 Variations

• Use any cheese you love: provolone, cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack all work great!
• Add a bit of Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce or honey to the butter for an extra flavor punch.
• For even more flavor, opt for Everything Bagel Seasoning in place of the poppy seeds.
• These sliders can be prepped ahead of time and baked when ready to serve.
• Great for parties, potlucks, or a quick dinner!

📌 Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list with quantities and step-by-step instructions!

🥣 How to Make

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Slice the dinner rolls in half horizontally.
3. Layer ham slices on the bottom half making sure to touch edges of the bread.
4. Add Swiss cheese, then another layer of ham and cheese if you'd like them extra hearty.
5. Place the tops of the rolls back on.
6. Mix garlic into the melted butter. Stir in mustard if using.
7. Brush the tops of the rolls with the garlic butter mixture using a pastry brush.
8. Sprinkle poppy seeds over the top.
9. Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and the tops are golden and toasty.

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📖 Recipe

Easy Ham and Swiss Sliders Recipe

Chrysa

These Ham & Swiss Sliders are an easy, cheesy, and delicious solution to using up leftover Easter ham. They're also great any time of year for a party food or weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Entree

Cuisine American

Servings 12 sandwiches

Calories 246 kcal

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Equipment

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  Pastry Brush

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 12 Dinner Rolls or Hawaiian Rolls
• ▢ 8 ounces sliced ham
• ▢ 8 ounces Swiss Cheese
• ▢ 2 teaspoons Poppy Seeds
• ▢ ¼ cup Melted Butter
• ▢ ½ Tablespoon Minced Garlic
• ▢ 4 teasponns Mustard

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Slice the dinner rolls in half horizontally.
• Layer ham slices on the bottom half making sure to touch edges of the bread.
• Add Swiss cheese, then another layer of ham and cheese if you'd like them extra hearty.
• Place the tops of the rolls back on.
• Mix garlic into the melted butter. Stir in mustard if using.
• Brush the tops of the rolls with the garlic butter mixture using a pastry brush.
• Sprinkle poppy seeds over the top.
• Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and the tops are golden and toasty.

Notes

• Use any cheese you love: provolone, cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack all work great!
• Add a bit of Worcestershire sauce or honey to the butter for an extra flavor punch.
• For even more flavor, opt for Everything Bagel Seasoning in place of the poppy seeds.
• These sliders can be prepped ahead of time and baked when ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1SandwichCalories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 378mgPotassium: 74mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 275IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 179mgIron: 0.2mg

I am not a nutritionist. These values were calculated automatically with the Spoonacular Food API.

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