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Irresistible Hawaiian Roll Sliders

Soft Hawaiian rolls are stuffed with layers of ham, Swiss cheese, honey mustard, and caramelized onions, then topped with a buttery poppy seed glaze. Perfect for game day or casual parties, these sliders are a guaranteed hit.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Sliders

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Large skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion halved and thinly sliced
  • Kosher salt
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 12 mini Hawaiian rolls
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup honey mustard
  • 1 1/2 pounds deli-sliced ham
  • 1 pound sliced Swiss cheese

Instructions

  • Caramelize Onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and season with a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and caramelized, about 25 minutes. Let cool.
    2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 large onion, Kosher salt
  • Prepare Poppy Butter: In a medium bowl, mix melted butter, poppy seeds, minced garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Set aside.
    4 tablespoons melted butter, 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Assemble Sliders: Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping the top and bottom halves intact. Place the bottom halves on a baking sheet. Spread mayonnaise evenly over the bottom layer of rolls. Layer half the ham, all the Swiss cheese, and the remaining ham. Spread honey mustard over the ham and add the cooled caramelized onions. Place the top halves of the rolls back on.
    12 mini Hawaiian rolls, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup honey mustard, 1 1/2 pounds deli-sliced ham, 1 pound sliced Swiss cheese
  • Add Poppy Butter Topping: Brush the tops of the rolls generously with the poppy butter mixture, making sure all rolls are evenly coated.
  • Bake Sliders: Cover the sliders with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.