These irresistible Hawaiian Roll Sandwiches, also known as mini ham and cheese sliders, are a party favorite. They’re easy to make and they fly off the platter at every get-together!
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“These sliders are FANTASTIC! My husband asks for them at least once a week. The flavors go together so well, and they are easy to make.” -Jill
I love making these Hawaiian Roll Sandwiches for parties. Kids and adults alike adore them, and they’re always the first thing to disappear.
The concept is simple: make mini ham and cheese sandwiches on Hawaiian buns, then top them with a generous amount of seasoned butter that soaks into the sandwiches as they bake.
The end result is a gooey, buttery, pillowy-soft ham sandwich with a crispy bottom. You will definitely want to eat more than one!
I also make these sandwiches using crackers (Ritz Crackers Party Sandwiches) as a fun twist on this recipe. But this right here is the original—the party favorite!
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What you’ll need
- You’ll need Hawaiian rolls—I buy the “party pack” of 24 which is cheaper than two 12-packs. If you have a smaller group, you can easily halve the recipe.
- Sliced deli ham and sliced Swiss cheese go in the sandwiches. Use your favorite variety/brand.
- We’ll flavor the butter with Dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, and onion powder.
- Poppy seeds on top add some crunch and a pop of color.
How to make Hawaiian Roll Sandwiches with ham and cheese
Start by slicing the Hawaiian rolls in half before separating them—place the whole “loaf” on a cutting board and use a large serrated knife to slice horizontally.
Then, you can separate the rolls and place the bottom half of the rolls in TWO 13×9-inch baking dishes. I like to separate the rolls now, since it is easier to separate rolls that aren’t piping hot.
Cut the Swiss cheese slices into quarters.
Top the bottom half of the rolls with a slice of ham and two pieces (quarters) of swiss cheese.
Place the top half of the Hawaiian rolls on top. Mix together the butter, Dijon, worcestershire sauce, and onion powder. Pour the mixture over the sandwiches, and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
Cover and bake for 20 minutes at 350°F in the center of the oven. Remove the foil and bake for 5 minutes more. The Hawaiian Roll Sliders should be lightly browned on top. Serve while warm!
What to serve with Hawaiian roll sliders
To make these mini sandwiches into a meal, add a leafy green salad and/or a bowl of soup or chili. Old Fashioned Potato Soup would be nice on the side!
To serve the sliders as part of an appetizer buffet, here are a few other apps that everyone will love:
- Dill Dip with Sour Cream + fresh veggies
- Crockpot BBQ Meatballs
- An old fashioned Cheese Log (people love this!)
- A fruit platter + this Easy Fruit Dip
- Velveeta Chili Cheese Dip
📖 Recipe
Easy Hawaiian Roll Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 24 Hawaiian rolls
- 24 slices deli ham (about 1 lb)
- 12 slices Swiss cheese (about ¾ lb)
- ¾ cup (1½ sticks) butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (or onion flakes)
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Use a serrated knife to cut the rolls in half. You can make this extra easy by not separating the rolls—just slice the entire sheet of rolls in half horizontally.
- Cut the cheese slices into quarters.
- Place the bottom of the rolls into TWO 13×9 inch pans. Top each roll with a slice of ham (folded to fit). Then top that with two pieces of the sliced cheese. Place the tops of the rolls on top of the sandwiches.
- Stir together the melted butter, mustard, worcestershire sauce, and onion powder. Pour the mixture evenly over the sandwiches (some butter will pool at the bottom and that is ok!). Sprinkle evenly with the poppy seeds.
- Cover the pans with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until lightly golden brown on top.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
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- Add two slices of ham and more cheese to make an extra hearty sandwich.
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- Swap turkey or roast beef for the ham. I’ve even made these with leftover prime rib!
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- Swap your favorite variety of sliced cheese (Colby Jack, cheddar, American, provolone, pepper jack, Muenster, etc.) in place of the Swiss cheese.
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- Use onion flakes in place of the onion powder.
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- Sub soy sauce + a pinch of sugar for the worcestershire sauce.
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- Use leftover ham from the holidays in place of deli ham.
These sliders are FANTASTIC! My husband asks for them at least once a week. The flavors go together so well, and they are easy to make. Thanks for the great recipe!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them!! <3
Love these Sandwiches! So yummy, and so easy to make. Great for some game day bites, or fun lunch for kids or even to bring to a potluck! And they’re great leftover too. Mmmmmm.
Oo yes, love these for a potluck!