Description

These Delicious Honey-Ham and Swiss Christmas Party Sliders are a perfect festive appetizer featuring soft slider rolls layered with savory deli ham and creamy Swiss cheese, topped with a buttery honey-mustard glaze sprinkled with poppy seeds and dried onion. Baked to golden perfection, they deliver a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors that will impress your holiday guests.

Ingredients

Scale

Sliders

12 pieces soft slider rolls (Keep them connected for easy slicing and serving)
8 ounces thinly sliced deli ham (Choose a high-quality ham for maximum flavor)
6 slices Swiss cheese (The creamy texture melts beautifully in the oven)

Topping & Glaze

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
2 teaspoons honey
Pinch black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Prepare Rolls: Slice the slider rolls horizontally, keeping them connected to create a cohesive sandwich base and top.
Assemble Bottom Layer: Place the bottom half of the sliced rolls in the prepared pan. Layer half of the deli ham evenly across the rolls.
Add Cheese and Ham: Arrange all six slices of Swiss cheese over the ham, then add the remaining deli ham on top of the cheese layer.
Top with Roll Slab: Carefully place the top half of the slider rolls back onto the sandwich stack to close it.
Make Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together melted unsalted butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, dried minced onion, honey, and a pinch of black pepper until well combined.
Brush Glaze: Generously brush the butter and honey glaze evenly over the top of the slider rolls, ensuring good coverage for flavor and browning.
Bake Covered: Loosely cover the sliders with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes to meld flavors and warm through.
Brown Tops: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until the tops are glossy and golden brown.
Rest and Serve: Let the sliders rest for 5 minutes outside the oven before slicing into 12 individual pieces for serving.

Notes

Keeping the slider rolls connected while slicing makes assembly and serving much easier.
Using high-quality deli ham enhances the overall flavor of the sliders.
Feel free to substitute Swiss cheese with Gruyere or mozzarella for a different taste profile.
You can prepare the glaze ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to use.
These sliders are best enjoyed warm but can also be reheated gently before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American