Hawaiian Sliders

These easy Hawaiian Sliders put a fun spin on traditional sliders! Buttery soft rolls are filled with savory ham, sweet pineapple and gooey melted Swiss cheese. Topped with a tangy BBQ sauce, these little sandwiches give you an irresistible flavor combination of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors.

Hawaiian Slider Recipe

I love a good party food and these Hawaiian sliders check all the boxes! They combine layers of savory ham, gooey, melted cheese, and tangy Dijon BBQ sauce with pillowy soft Hawaiian rolls. Sweet little tidbits of pineapple balance out the savory flavors, for a delicious, tropical-style twist!

While these ham and cheese sliders are always a party favorite, they’re filling enough for an easy weeknight dinner too. My family can’t get enough and the best part is that they’re such a breeze to make. With just a few simple ingredients and 25 minutes in the oven, you’ll have a batch of warm, cheesy, and perfectly saucy sliders ready to serve.

If you love sliders as much as we do, you’ll also want to add these Pulled Pork Sliders or these Meatball Sliders to your must-try list. Want sliders for breakfast? These Hawaiian Roll Breakfast Sliders are totally worth waking up for!

Ingredients

• King’s Hawaiian rolls
• Deli honey ham
• Swiss cheese slices
• Pineapple tidbits, drained
• BBQ sauce
• Unsalted butter, melted
• Dijon mustard
• Dried minced onion
• Salt and black pepper

Step 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9×13 baking dish by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2. Using a serrated knife, slice the Hawaiian sweet rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom half of the rolls in the prepared baking dish.

Step 3. Layer the ham evenly over the bottom of the rolls.

Step 4. Place the cheese over the layer of ham, then add the pineapple.

Step 5. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, BBQ sauce, Dijon mustard, dried minced onion, salt, and pepper.

Step 6. Pour half of the sauce evenly over the pineapple layer.

Step 7. Add the top half of the rolls.

Step 8. Using a silicone brush, evenly coat the tops of the rolls with the remaining sauce mixture.

Step 9. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake the Hawaiian sliders for 15-20 minutes, or until the sliders are heated through and the cheese has melted.

Step 10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the tops begin to brown.

Step 11. Allow them to cool for a few minutes before cutting into individual sliders.

Storage Instructions

Place the sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a day or two. You can reheat them in a warm oven or in the microwave.

Additions and Variations

• Worcestershire sauce: Add a splash in the BBQ sauce mixture to add depth of flavor.
• Ham: Feel free to swap the deli ham for leftover ham. Our Glazed Ham tastes great in these sliders.
• Poppy seeds or sesame seeds: Sprinkle on top of the sliders for added crunch.
• Pineapple: You can use tidbits, crushed and drained, or pineapple rings.   
• Meat: Instead of ham, try these with sliced chicken or sliced turkey.
• Cheese: Swap the Swiss for provolone or cheddar cheese.
• Bacon: Add extra smoky flavor with a few slices of crispy bacon. 
• Honey mustard: Instead of Dijon, you can use honey mustard for extra sweetness.
• Rolls: This recipe tastes best with sweet Hawaiian rolls but if you don’t have them, you can substitute regular dinner rolls instead.

Recipe FAQs

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This ham and cheese sliders recipe is perfect for parties but you’re looking for more easy recipes, you’ll want to check these out too…

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