Ham & Swiss Cheese Sliders
If you’re looking for an easy meal that always seems to disappear quickly, these Ham & Swiss Cheese Sliders are hard to beat. They’re warm, cheesy, buttery, and packed with flavour, making them perfect for busy weeknights, casual entertaining, game days, or feeding a hungry crowd.
One of the things I love most about this recipe is how simple it is to put together. Using a slab of soft bread rolls means there’s very little prep involved, and everything bakes together in one dish until golden and delicious.
The combination of ham, Swiss cheese, mustard, and the buttery poppy seed topping create a slider that’s comforting, satisfying, and full of flavour. As the sliders bake, the cheese becomes perfectly melted while the buttery topping soaks into the rolls, making every bite irresistible.
These sliders are best served warm from the oven while the cheese is still gooey, and the tops are lightly golden. They’re the sort of recipe that’s just as welcome on a family dinner table as it is on a platter for sharing with friends.
Watch the Video
I originally shared this recipe over on my YouTube channel, where I walk through the simple assembly process and share a few tips for getting the sliders perfectly golden and cheesy.
If you’re feeding a crowd or need a quick meal idea, this is one of those recipes that’s always worth keeping up your sleeve.
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Recipe Card
Serves: 6–8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
For the Sliders
- 12 soft bread rolls
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp mustard (your preferred variety)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Sliced ham
- 10 slices Swiss cheese
Butter Topping
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1½ Tbsp poppy seeds (optional)
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C bake. Line a baking dish or roasting tray with baking paper.
- Slice the bread rolls horizontally without separating the individual rolls, creating one connected top layer and one connected bottom layer.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Spread half of the mayonnaise mixture over the bottom layer of buns and the remaining half over the cut side of the top layer.
- Layer the ham evenly over the bottom buns.
- Place the Swiss cheese slices over the ham, ensuring the filling is well covered.
- Bake the bottom half of the buns with the filling for 5–8 minutes, or until the cheese begins to soften and melt.
- Meanwhile, combine the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, chives, salt, pepper, and optional poppy seeds.
- Remove the tray from the oven and place the top layer of buns over the filling.
- Spoon or brush the butter mixture evenly over the tops of the buns.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the sliders are heated through and the tops are lightly golden.
- If desired, remove the foil during the last few minutes of baking for extra colour.
- Slice into individual sliders and serve warm.
What to Serve with This Recipe
- Garden salad
- Coleslaw
- Potato wedges
- Crisps or chips
- Tomato soup
- Fresh fruit
Stacey’s Kitchen Tips
- Baking the ham and cheese before adding the top buns helps the cheese melt evenly.
- Covering the sliders with foil prevents the tops from browning too quickly.
- Swiss cheese can be replaced with your favourite melting cheese.
- These are best served warm while the cheese is still soft and gooey.
Variations & Substitutions
- Use ham off the bone instead of sliced ham.
- Replace Swiss cheese with cheddar, mozzarella, or Colby.
- Add sliced pickles for extra flavour.
- Use Dijon mustard for a stronger mustard flavour.
Storage, Freezer & Make-Ahead Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best results.
- Assemble ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Not ideal for freezing once assembled.
Final Thoughts
These Ham & Swiss Cheese Sliders are one of those recipes that prove simple food can still be incredibly satisfying. They come together quickly, use easy-to-find ingredients, and always seem to be a hit whether they’re served for lunch, dinner, or entertaining.
I particularly love recipes like this when life is busy because they don’t require much effort but still feel homemade and comforting. The combination of melted cheese, savoury ham, and buttery rolls is hard to resist.
If you’re after a recipe that’s easy to prepare and guaranteed to be popular, these sliders are definitely worth adding to your collection.
Stacey
Ham & Swiss Cheese Sliders
Ingredients
For the Sliders
- 12 soft bread rolls
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp mustard your preferred variety
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- sliced ham
- 10 slices Swiss cheese
Butter Topping
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tbsp fresh chives finely chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1½ Tbsp poppy seeds optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C bake. Line a baking dish or roasting tray with baking paper.
- Slice the bread rolls horizontally without separating the individual rolls, creating one connected top layer and one connected bottom layer.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Spread half of the mayonnaise mixture over the bottom layer of buns and the remaining half over the cut side of the top layer.
- Layer the ham evenly over the bottom buns.
- Place the Swiss cheese slices over the ham, ensuring the filling is well covered.
- Bake the bottom half of the buns with the filling for 5–8 minutes, or until the cheese begins to soften and melt.
- Meanwhile, combine the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, chives, salt, pepper, and optional poppy seeds.
- Remove the tray from the oven and place the top layer of buns over the filling.
- Spoon or brush the butter mixture evenly over the tops of the buns.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the sliders are heated through and the tops are lightly golden.
- If desired, remove the foil during the last few minutes of baking for extra colour.
- Slice into individual sliders and serve warm.
Notes
Notes
- Poppy seeds are optional and can be omitted.
- Fresh or dried chives work well.
- Baking the filling first helps create beautifully melted cheese.
Variations
- Swap Swiss cheese for another melting cheese.
- Add pickles, or extra mustard.
- Use turkey or chicken instead of ham.
Storage
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
- Reheat before serving.
- Best enjoyed fresh.
