Ham Cheese Sliders (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Buttery Spread
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Half a stick of unsalted butter (4 tablespoons)
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1 tablespoon tangy Dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce for depth
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
→ Main Slider Components
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1 package (12 oz) of Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls like King's brand
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12 slices of creamy Swiss cheese, about 7 ounces total
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12 thin slices of quality deli ham, roughly 10 ounces
→ Finishing Touch
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1 teaspoon poppy seeds for sprinkling
# Instructions:
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Position your oven rack right in the center and preheat to a nice 350°F so everything bakes evenly.
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Pop that butter in a microwave-safe bowl and melt it for about 20-30 seconds until it's liquid gold. If you prefer, you can melt it gently in a small pan on the stove instead. Whisk in the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and salt until you have a smooth, flavorful mixture.
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Keep those rolls connected and carefully slice the entire package in half horizontally using a sharp serrated knife. Nestle the bottom half snugly into your 9x13-inch baking dish (or 7x11 if that's what you have).
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Start by laying 6 slices of Swiss cheese over the bottom rolls, overlapping them so every bit is covered. Next, fold and arrange your ham slices over the cheese - one slice per future slider works perfectly. Crown it all with the remaining 6 cheese slices, then gently place the top half of the rolls over everything like a cozy blanket.
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Brush that delicious butter mixture all over the top of the rolls, making sure to get every corner. Sprinkle the poppy seeds evenly across the top for that bakery-style finish, then cover the whole dish tightly with foil.
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Slide into your preheated oven for about 20 minutes until everything is heated through and the cheese is beautifully melted. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 7-8 minutes until the tops are golden brown. Let them rest on a cutting board for a minute, then slice into individual sliders with your serrated knife and serve while they're still warm and gooey.
# Notes:
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These sliders are perfect for feeding a crowd and can be assembled ahead of time - just cover and refrigerate until ready to bake.
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The key to great sliders is keeping the rolls connected during assembly, which makes the whole process much easier and prevents them from falling apart.