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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Ham and Havarti Cheese Sliders

    Modified: Apr 17, 2025 · Published: Dec 4, 2016 by Angela G. · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Ham and Havarti Cheese Sliders

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    You'll love these little oven-baked ham and cheese sliders! Made with Havarti cheese and black forest ham on savory butter Hawaiian rolls, then topped with a buttery mustard and poppy seed glaze. Always a crowd-pleasing appetizer!

    Ham and Cheese Hawaiian Roll Sliders
    Ham and Cheese Hawaiian Roll Sliders in Pioneer Woman Baking Pan
    Baked Ham and Havarti Cheese Slider Appetizer
    Layer ham and cheese
    Ham and Cheese Hawaiian Roll Sliders
    Ham and Cheese Hawaiian Roll Sliders in Pioneer Woman Baking Pan
    Baked Ham and Havarti Cheese Slider Appetizer
    Layer ham and cheese

    Serve these ham and Havarti cheese sliders at your next gathering along with other popular appetizers like my Mexican street corn dip, spinach dip pinwheels and hot Maryland crab dip.

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    • ★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★
    • ★ Ingredients You'll Need ★
    • ★ How to Make this Recipe ★
    • ★ Tips ★
    • ★ FAQs ★
    • ★ More Recipes You'll Love ★
    • ★ What People Are Saying ★
    • Ham and Havarti Cheese Sliders

    ★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★

    Savory butter Hawaiian rolls are layered with smoky black forest ham and creamy Havarti cheese then topped with a seasoned butter glaze and baked to a golden brown. YUM.

    Havarti cheese for the win!

    This combination of Havarti cheese and black forest ham is unique and so delicious. Havarti cheese is similar to Swiss but doesn't have that bitter after taste making these melty, mild and well-loved.

    These ham and cheese sliders are always a crowd-pleasing recipe, great football party food, great for family gatherings, potlucks, holidays or just because!

    Buttery Glaze

    The butter topping crisps the tops and adds flavor. Poppy seeds add a subtle crunch and nutty flavor.

    Make-ahead friendly

    You can make these ahead and bake right before you're ready to eat so they are great for taking on vacations, to a friend's houses or for serving houseguests.

    With their buttery Hawaiian buns, onion-poppy seed sauce, melty Havarti cheese and peppery ham, these sliders hit all the right notes. Yet are so simple to prepare. Make ahead up to 3 days in advance, refrigerate, then just bake before serving.

    Feeds a Big Family or Small Group

    This simple and quick recipe is ideal for feeding a family or small crowd as it makes a dozen sliders.

    Good Weekend Food

    These ham and cheese sliders will also absolutely satisfy your weekend munchies. Enjoy these sliders as a hearty breakfast-lunch combination so you can consolidate meals and get more done with your day off, while staying fueled.

    ★ Ingredients You'll Need ★

    You need just 3 main ingredients to make these baked sliders, plus a 5-ingredient homemade seasoned buttery sauce that tops these roll so that they bake to a delicious crisp.

    Ham and Cheese Slider Ingredients

    Here's everything you'll need:

    1. Savory Hawaiian rolls. I prefer these over the sweet rolls because ham is already sweet, you don't really need more sweetness.

    2. Black forest ham. I like the extra flavor that comes along with the dark, smoked edges of Black Forest ham. You will also get more flavor if you choose a premium ham from the deli.

    3. Havarti cheese. This soft white cheese is similar to Swiss but has less of a tart, sour flavor to it which I find more appealing vs. Swiss cheese. If you love Swiss cheese though, you can use that instead.

    THE SAUCE to top the buns is made with: melted salted butter, poppy seeds, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. A tasty combination that adds a lot of flavor, a nice crisp and color to the Hawaiian rolls.

    ★ How to Make this Recipe ★

    Cut, layer, brush and bake your way to a tray of deliciousness that's big enough to share. These easy ham and cheese sliders make a great brunch or appetizer for special occasions too!

    Here's how to make this yummy ham and cheese slider recipe, step by step. It's simple!

    1. Cut the entire block of Hawaiian rolls in half.
    2. Layer ham slices, folded in half, on top of bottom half of rolls.
    3. Add Havarti cheese squares.
    4. Melt butter and add onion powder, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce to form sauce.
    5. Add tops of rolls then brush with butter sauce.
    6. Cover with foil and bake!

    For full recipe instructions, see below!

    Watch the video beneath the recipe (below) to see these steps in action!

    ★ Tips ★

    Storing Leftovers

    You can store these in the fridge for up to 3 days after baking. Cover tightly and reheat for 30 seconds in the microwave or using the toaster oven for crisper buns. Open bun into two halves and toast for 3-5 minutes at 300˚.

    Prep and Cooking Tips

    Don't separate your rolls. Cut them in half as a big block. It's much easier and will save you time!
    Slice Hawaiian Rolls
    Fold ham slices in quarters to add texture to your bite.
    Feel free to also add extra ham if you want a meatier slider. Or extra cheese for that matter.
    Cover with foil. Then carefully uncover for just the last 3-5 minutes to lightly brown and crisp the tops of the rolls. Less time for less crispy and less brown, more time for more crispy and more brown. Shoot for a golden brown color.

    ★ FAQs ★

    Follow these tips to make the BEST ham and cheese sliders of your life. Not even exaggerating. 🙂

    Which Hawaiian rolls are best for sliders?

    When you go to the store you'll notice two flavors of Hawaiian rolls — savory butter and original sweet. I've tried using both to make these ham and cheese sliders. Both are actually good!
    However, I personally like the savory butter flavor a little better. The original sweet rolls along with the sweetness of the ham can be just a little too much sweetness for me.
    It's up to you though. Try them both and see what you like best. I always say, there are no right or wrong choices in cooking when it comes to flavor. It's about what you like. So take time to experiment and see what you and your family like best. And have some fun with taste testing!

    Which cheese goes best with ham?

    A popular pairing with ham is Swiss cheese but I personally love mild Havarti cheese. It's creamy but less bitter than Swiss. It's also more kid-friendly. When making ham and cheese sliders, Havarti is my go-to cheese.

    Can ham and cheese sliders be made the night before?

    Yes. You can prep sliders ahead of time then bake them right before you're ready to eat. Just cover the assembled sliders with foil and keep refrigerated until you're ready to bake them. It's best to make and store the butter topping separately and brush it on right before baking but it is not essential since the butter will crisp the rolls when baked.

    Can ham and cheese sliders be frozen?

    Yes. You can make these ahead and cover with foil but don't bake. Put them in the freezer for up to 4 months. When you're ready to bake, ideally let them thaw and then bake. If baking from frozen, you may need to add 5 or more minutes of bake time.

    How to keep sliders from getting soggy?

    Bake the sliders uncovered at first to let steam escape, then cover with foil halfway through to keep the tops. If you are preparing these ahead of time, it's best to store the butter topping separately and brush it on right before baking.

    ★ More Recipes You'll Love ★

    • Creamy Ham and Potato Soup
      Creamy Ham and Potato Soup
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      Ham and Pineapple Fried Rice
    • Crockpot Ham with Honey-Lemon-Lime Glaz
      Crockpot Ham with Honey Lemon Glaze
    • Ham Bone Split Pea Soup - Stovetop or Crockpot
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    Ham and Cheese Recipes

    Love this combo? I can't blame you. They just go together!

    Here are all my other recipes incorporating ham and cheese:

    • Low-fat Ham and Cheese Quiche
    • Leftover Ham and Potato Soup
    • Cajun Ham and Cheese Biscuits
    • Oven-baked Ham and Cheese Croissant Melts

    ★ What People Are Saying ★

    These sliders are always a hit! Here's what people have said about this recipe:

    “These are my absolute fav!”
    “I could literally eat a dozen”
    “Delicious!”
    “This couldn’t be easier or more delicious!!”
    “Best use of leftover ham!”

    This easy recipe for baked ham and cheese Hawaiian roll sliders were featured on South Your Mouth!

    Ham and Cheese Hawaiian Roll Sliders

    Ham and Havarti Cheese Sliders

    Author: Angela G.
    You'll love these little oven-baked ham and cheese sliders! Made with Havarti cheese and black forest ham on savory butter Hawaiian rolls, then topped with a buttery mustard and poppy seed glaze. Always a crowd-pleasing appetizer!
    4.49 from 35 reviews
    Reviews
    Course: Appetizers, Breakfast, Brunch, Snacks
    Cuisine: American
    Skill Level: Easy
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 Servings
    Yield: 12 sliders

    Equipment

    • 9x12 baking pan
    • foil
    • bread knife
    • silicon brush

    Ingredients 

    • 1 package Savory Butter Hawaiian Rolls 12 count
    • 12 slices black forest ham
    • 6 slices Havarti cheese

    Mustard-Butter Glaze

    • 4 tablespoon salted butter
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce optional
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder optional
    • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

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    Instructions

    • Prepare rolls and baking dish. Slice the entire block of rolls in half without separating the rolls.
      Remove top half of Hawaiian rolls and set aside. Place bottom half of rolls in a 9x12 baking pan, lightly greased with butter.
    • Add ham and cheese. Layer each roll with a slice of ham and a half slice of cheese.
    • Prepare and add buttery topping. In a microwavable bowl, cover and heat butter for about 30 second or until melted. Stir in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder and poppy seeds.
      Add the top layer of rolls and brush with butter-poppy seed mixture.
    • Bake. Loosely cover with foil and bake at 350˚ for about 15 minutes.
      Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and tops of buns are golden brown.

    Video

    Notes

    If tops of buns brown too quickly, before the cheese is all the way melted, re-cover with foil and continue baking.

    Nutrition Facts

    Serving: 1slider | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 516mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 228IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    Comments

    1. Jeanine says

      July 02, 2022 at 8:44 pm

      When I clicked on your Ham and Cheese Pretzel Hawaiian Roll Sliders the recipe for poppyseeds and blackforest ham came up. Is it the same temperature and time in the oven? This is 6 slices of cheese the other recipe cuts off and shows 4 1/2 slices. Can you post the full recipe of the Pretzel Hawaiian Bread?

      Reply
      • Angela G. says

        July 04, 2022 at 10:52 pm

        Hi Jeanine, here’s the link to the pretzel roll recipe: https://www.mightymrs.com/ham-cheese-pretzel-hawaiian-sliders/

        Reply
    2. Faith says

      June 05, 2022 at 11:34 am

      How do you reheat leftovers??

      Reply
      • Angela G. says

        June 05, 2022 at 3:35 pm

        Wrap leftover slider(s) in foil and bake in a toaster oven at 350° for 5-7 minutes or until heated through.

        Reply
    3. Tarah says

      May 05, 2022 at 9:20 pm

      Did you switch up the recipe?…noticed the poppy seeds weren’t on the ingredient list, so I’m paranoid I’m looking at the wrong recipe since I know I used poppy seeds the last time I made this. Sorry I’m pregnant and a need my slider fix😅

      Reply
      • Angela G. says

        May 06, 2022 at 10:15 pm

        Tarah, you are correct! My website glitched and it was pulling in a similar slider recipe I have that uses Hawaiian pretzel rolls (no poppy seeds). So, thank you for saying something. I was able to fix it and restored the original recipe that does indeed include poppy seeds. Enjoy those sliders and feed that growing baby! Congrats! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Tara says

      April 06, 2022 at 3:03 pm

      I made these with Lewis Keto Hawaiian Rolls!

      Reply
      • Angela G. says

        April 06, 2022 at 9:14 pm

        What a great idea for keto. How were they?

        Reply
    5. Colleen says

      January 16, 2022 at 4:58 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for the first time and our family LOVED them! I've already added this recipe to my Favorite Recipes book as it will most definitely be a regular for us.
      I didn't have poppy seeds so substituted Everything bagel seasonings. Still think I'll try it with the poppy seeds to see which way we like better.

      Reply
    6. Rachel says

      January 03, 2022 at 11:31 pm

      Do you use foil, Pam, or nothing for underneath of the sliders?

      Reply
      • Angela G. says

        January 03, 2022 at 11:35 pm

        Hi Rachel, no need to line or grease the pan. Thanks for asking. Enjoy!

        Reply
    7. K says

      December 24, 2021 at 1:46 pm

      If I make them a few hours before then refrigerate them how long in the 350 oven?

      Reply
      • Angela G. says

        December 24, 2021 at 7:21 pm

        If you’re putting them straight into the oven from the fridge you probably just need to add 2-3 minutes to the cook time.

        Reply
    8. Sherry Lynn Buikema says

      December 01, 2021 at 4:54 pm

      What cheese can you use as a substitute never seen or heard of that cheese

      Reply
      • Angela G. says

        December 02, 2021 at 7:37 am

        Hi Sherry, You can find Havarti cheese, already sliced in most grocery stores. It's not a super popular cheese so there's usually just one brand that carries it. If you can't find it though, then you can use Swiss cheese instead. Or white American. Thanks for asking. Enjoy!

        Reply
    9. Candice says

      November 06, 2021 at 5:45 pm

      5 stars
      Third time making these. So easy and the entire family loves them. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Angela G. says

        November 06, 2021 at 11:37 pm

        Hi Candice, so glad you guys are enjoying them!

        Reply
    10. Michaela Saxbury says

      October 06, 2021 at 3:56 pm

      What can you use instead of onion powder?

      Reply
      • Angela G. says

        October 06, 2021 at 5:44 pm

        You could use garlic powder or any other onion you might have if you just don’t have the powder version. For example, you could used dried minced onion or finally diced fresh onion and grind either one down to a paste or fine power of using a mortar and pestle. You can also just leave out the onion all together if you’re not a fan of onion.

        Reply
      • KarenB says

        June 02, 2022 at 11:28 pm

        Is there a sub for Dijon mustard? While I love it, when I made sliders last time, my husband hated them because of the Dijon

        Reply
        • Angela G. says

          June 04, 2022 at 3:59 pm

          You can just leave the Dijon mustard out altogether! Or, if you want a more mild mustard flavor, you could try a few dashes of mustard powder.

    11. Nancy McCurdy says

      September 28, 2021 at 9:37 am

      Can you make ahead and freeeze!

      Reply
      • Angela G. says

        September 28, 2021 at 12:41 pm

        Hi Nancy, yes you can prep these and freeze these sliders. Some tips: don't melt the butter all the way when you make the sauce for the tops of the rolls. It will freeze better if you use room temperature butter. When you're ready to heat and eat these, you can let them thaw then bake as directed. OR bake directly from frozen, just make sure to cover with foil and add approximately 5-10 minutes to the bake time as needed to get the cheese melted and buns golden brown in color.

        Reply
    12. Angelle says

      July 06, 2021 at 6:41 pm

      5 stars
      I followed this recipe exactly (except for the poppy seeds). I also doubled it. Turned out perfect!

      Reply
    13. Ila says

      May 13, 2021 at 11:48 pm

      Is there a substitute for Worcestershire sauce?

      Reply
      • Angela G. says

        May 14, 2021 at 7:03 am

        If you're not a fan of Worcestershire sauce, you can just leave it out or try using soy sauce instead.

        Reply
      • Heather says

        July 04, 2021 at 10:27 am

        @Ila, I use Herbes de Provence vinegar from my local olive oil and Vinegar store. It gives it a great flavor.

        Reply
    14. Ashlee says

      July 18, 2020 at 3:19 pm

      Is it supposed to be 1/2 pound of ham or a whole pound? The 1/1 is confusing me. Makes me think it might be a typo.

      Reply
      • Angela G. says

        July 20, 2020 at 11:48 am

        Ashlee, I can't believe no one's ever noticed that before. Thank you! It should be 1/2 lb. Fixed. Appreciate you pointing that out.

        Reply
    15. Destiny says

      February 06, 2020 at 2:42 am

      5 stars
      It was easy to follow, loved how mine turned out. I didn’t put add a couple ingredients to it but added a couple more of my own! They we’re yummy!!

      Reply
      • Angela G. says

        February 06, 2020 at 2:50 pm

        Yours turned out awesome, Destiny! Great job! Glad you enjoyed this slider recipe and thanks for sharing a pic. 🙂

        Reply
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