Hawaiian Roll Sliders
on Jul 24, 2024
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Gooey cheese, savory ham, and sweet rolls make these Hawaiian Roll Sliders a great snack or quick and easy dinner! These sliders are inexpensive to make and can be ready to enjoy in under an hour.
If you are looking for the perfect potluck, gameday, or weeknight dish then look no further! These Hawaiian roll sliders make a great entree or appetizer and could not be easier to make.
You can throw together these sliders using just four simple ingredients and can customize them with a variety of ingredients. Being able to customize these sliders makes them a big hit among picky eaters.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only uses 4 ingredients.
- Can be assembled and on the table in less than an hour.
- Is easy to customize your sliders with a variety of meats and cheeses.
Recipe Ingredients
- Sweet Hawaiian Rolls—Most grocery stores sell two sizes of sheets. We like to buy the larger one and trim it down to fit our baking dish.
- American Cheese—Can be substituted with your favorite kind of cheese for a new flavor.
- Black Forest Ham—Or your favorite kind of sliced deli meat.
- Salted Butter—To help give the sandwiches a savory, golden brown exterior.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Hawaiian Roll Sliders
Step #1. Trim the sheet of Hawaiian rolls to fit in a 9×13 inch baking pan. Slice the entire sheet lengthwise to separate the tops and bottoms.
Step #2. Place the bottom sheet of rolls in a baking dish and top with half of the cheese slices, then all of the ham slices, add one more layer of cheese with the remaining slices, then finally top with the top sheet of the rolls.
Step #3. Brush the top of the sliders with melted butter, using a pastry brush.
Step #4. Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes (or until cheese is melted).Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
Whether or not you cover your sliders while they cook is completely up to you! Since these sliders do not cook for very long, you don’t need to worry about the tops burning if you don’t cover the dish. Leaving your sliders uncovered will give the tops of the rolls a crunchier texture. Likewise, covering the baking dish will give you a softer roll. It is important to note that the overall flavor of the sliders will be the same whether or not you cover them.
If you are in a pinch or can’t find Hawaiian rolls at your grocery store then feel free to use your favorite dinner rolls. While your sliders will not have that subtle note of sweetness, they will still taste amazing. Many major grocery stores sell sheets of dinner rolls in the bakery section.
Popular Substitutions and Variations
One of my favorite things about these Hawaiian sliders is how easy and fun they are to customize! Some of our favorite ways to switch up the flavor of these sliders include:
- Top the sliders with sauces like mustard, mayonnaise, white bbq sauce, or ranch dressing. Simply spread a little bit of sauce over the bottom sheet of rolls before adding cheese and ham.
- Load some veggies onto your sliders. Some of our favorites include lettuce, avocado, and onions.
- Change up the ham and try thinly-sliced deli meats like turkey, seasoned chicken, or roast beef.
- Customize the flavor of your sliders by replacing the American cheese with provolone, muenster, swiss, havarti, gouda, or sharp cheddar.
How to Store Your Leftovers
You can store your leftover Hawaiian sliders in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can either cover the baking sheet tightly with plastic wrap or transfer your slides to an airtight container to keep them fresh as long as possible. These slides can be reheated in the microwave for about 30 seconds, or until they are warm and gooey in the middle.
Expert Tips
- It can be tricky to find a package of Hawaiian rolls that fit a 9×13 baking dish, so we like to buy the biggest sheet available and then cut it down to size.
- Using two slices of cheese on either side of the ham helps to hold the sandwich together once the cheese is melted.
- You can pre-make these sliders to shorten time on the day you are serving. Just follow the steps but stop before brushing the melted butter on the top. Cover and refrigerate. When you are ready to serve, all you have left is brushing the butter on top and baking.
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Hawaiian Roll Sliders
Ingredients
- 1 package sweet Hawaiian rolls, 24 count
- 12 slices Kraft American cheese
- 8 slices Black Forest deli ham
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cut down your sheet of Hawaiian rolls so they fit in a 9×13 inch baking pan and then slice the sheet in half so the tops and bottoms are separated.
- Place the bottom sheet of rolls in the baking sheet and top them with 6 slices of American cheese and 8 slices of deli ham. Top the ham with 6 more slices of cheese and the other half of the rolls.
- Melt your butter in a microwave safe dish for 30 seconds and then use a pastry brush to coat the top of your sliders in the butter.
- Bake your sliders for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is full melted.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- We had trouble finding a package of Hawaiian rolls that fit our pan, so it is easier to buy the biggest sheet and then cut it down to size.
- Other toppings you can add to your sliders include mayo, mustard, and tomato.
We like to use two slices of cheese to help hold the sandwiches together once the cheese is melted. - Coating your sandwiches in some melted butter gives them a nice crunch and a beautiful golden brown color.
- Feel free to use your favorite deli meat if ham isn’t your favorite.
- Other cheeses you can use include sharp cheddar, provolone, and Swiss. Any kind of sliced cheese will work for this recipe.
- Store your leftover sliders in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
- Alternatively, you can cover the baking pan with plastic wrap or tin foil.
- Reheat your sliders in the microwave for about 30 seconds, or until they’re warm in the middle.
