Ham, cheese, and pineapple are layered on a sweet Hawaiian rolls and baked ’til warm and melty. These easy and cheesy Hawaiian Sliders are always a crowd pleaser!
Hawaiian Roll Sliders
Whether or not you’re a die-hard football fan, a game day party is a fun excuse to get together with family and friends, and share yummy food and drink!
When planning a game day party, or any party for that matter, supplies can quickly add up. That’s why we put together this tip sheet for a thrifty game day party. Snacks, drinks, and decor — all for under $30 from Save-A-Lot!
This is our favorite Hawaiian Sliders recipe. Sliders are the perfect party food, and they’re super simple to make! These are one of the most popular recipes ever on our blog – try them and you’ll see why!
First, we started with sweet Hawaiian rolls — they’re fluffy and flavorful and the perfect canvas for our sandwich dish! And yes, this is a dish full of mini sandwiches! It makes a great party appetizer because it’s easy to make all at once and feeds a crowd!
We placed the bottom half of the rolls in a baking dish and then layered on all the fixin’s — savory ham, creamy cheese, juicy pineapple — and then put the top of the buns on and covered it all in a tangy sauce.
The sauce melts into the bread, the cheese melts into the ham, and it all melts in your mouth! Seriously…this is one amazing sandwich that will have you licking your fingers to get every last morsel!
Related: Try our Hawaiian Macaroni Salad recipe too!
Ingredients
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- Deli Ham
- Sliced Cheese
- Hawaiian buns
- Butter
- Minced garlic
- Worcestershire sauce
- Canned pineapple rings
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Slice the Hawaiian buns in half as a sheet.
- In a baking dish, layer the bottom halves of the Hawaiian sweet rolls, sliced ham, cheese, and pineapple, then cover with the top half of the buns.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter with the garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until combined.
- Pour the melted butter mixture on top of the rolls and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes. The story butter will soak into the rolls and impart them with so much flavor!
- Cover the sliders with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melty. Uncover and cook for 3-5 minutes to just crisp up the tops.
Remove from oven and allow to cool just enough to handle (they are definitely best enjoyed warm and melty!) Use a serrated knife or spatula to cut apart into individual sliders.
Keep reading for more game day party tips and recipes, like fun football brownies!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Best Cheese to Use?
You can pretty much use any type of cheese for this recipe and it will taste amazing! A cheese that melts well is preferable: Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, provolone, are all great options!
What I love about this recipe is that it is easy to modify so it’s just the way you like it! You can use more meat or less, more cheese or less cheese. You could even use a different meat — chicken would taste delicious too!
How Do You Store Leftover Sliders?
These sliders can last for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. Simply cover the pan of leftovers until you’re ready to reheat. You can also transfer to an airtight container.
To reheat, place sliders in baking pan in the oven while it preheats to 350°F. Remove from the oven when the sliders are warmed throughout.
Can You Use Less Butter?
The original recipe calls for 1/2 cup melted butter for the sauce that we pour on top of the sliders. This soaks into the bread and adds a ton of flavor! It might seem like a lot, but it is just the right amount for all of the bread.
However, since I originally published this recipe, I have had readers email me and let me know that they cut the amount of butter in half and used 1/4 cup instead.
Can You Make This Recipe Ahead of Time?
Yes, you can definitely prep this recipe so you can prepare it faster at party time. You can layer the bread, meat, and cheese in the pan and keep refrigerated. I would wait to add the pineapples and butter sauce until you’re ready to bake, so the bread doesn’t get soggy.
More of Our Favorite Slider Recipes
- Copycat Big Mac Sliders
- Cuban Sliders
- Baked Ham, Apple, & Cheddar Sliders
- Ham, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sliders
Related: See 100 of our favorite game day recipes here!
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Hawaiian Sliders with Ham, Cheese and Pineapple
Equipment
- Baking pan
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 16 oz deli ham sliced
- 4-8 oz cheese sliced
- 1 package Hawaiian buns
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 can pineapple slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Slice the Hawaiian buns in half as a sheet.
- In a baking dish, layer the bottom "sheet" of Hawaiian bread, ham, cheese, and pineapple, then cover with the top half of the buns.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter with the garlic and Worcestershire sauce.
- Pour the butter mixture over the buns and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Cover the sliders with foil and bake for 20 minutes, until cheese is melted. Uncover and bake for 3-5 more minutes, until the tops just start to crisp.
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More Ideas for Game Day
These are some other game day party ideas we made using our Save-A-Lot Haul!
How to Make Easy Football Mason Jars
Use a white washable “window writer” marker to draw football laces on a clear mason jar. When you pour a drink into the jar, it really looks like a football!
PARTY TIP #2 – Use your marker to label jars with names so it will be easy to keep track of which cup belongs to which guest.
How to Make Football Brownies
Get the full scoop on how to make our super cute (and super easy) football brownies here!
Party Tip #3 – When serving large crowds, use time-saving tricks whenever possible. Box brownie mix is quick, easy, and your guests won’t know the difference!
Note: This recipe was originally created as a part of a sponsored campaign for Save-A-Lot Food Stores.
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Shelly Peterson says
I want to try the Pizzeria Dip recipe.
Audrey Stewart says
I loved it all, but those brownies shaped like footballs, is the cutest thing.
Fiona N says
I would love to try the hamburger tater tot casserole. It looks so delicious 😉
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Nancy says
My favorite game day entertaining tip is to prepare as much food as possible ahead of time, and use slow cookers to keep items warm so you can enjoy the game and the gathering too!
Kelly D says
I would like to try the meatball-sub-cups.
Tiffany Schantzenbach says
I would want to make the meatball sub cups.
Nancy Loring says
The meatball marinara sliders would go over so well at my superbowl party. I would also like to try and make my own salsa this year. We will be cheering for the PATRIOTS and I belive that it will be very loud in my house.
jeremy mclaughlin says
Would like to make the buffalo chicken dip.
Mary Cloud says
I’d try the Game Day Sweet and Sour Meatballs
bethelderton says
Yum! The GAME DAY SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS are making me hungry right now.
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Carol says
Would like to make the buffalo chicken dip
Cindy Peterson says
Hot artichoke dip has always been one of my go to tailgating recipes. I do want to try these Hawaiian sliders.
Julie Bickham says
I would make the BACON WRAPPED JALAPENO POPPERS! Sounds so yummy!
Steve Weber says
I’d try the Game Day Sweet and Sour Meatballs
JenniferB says
I would like to make and try the hot wing flatbread
shirley says
I would like to try the SLOW COOKER PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES.
shirley says
I would like to try the I would like to try the SLOW COOKER PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES.
Donna L says
The Game Day Sausage Rolls looks delicious and so easy to make. I would like to make it.
Katie Bellamy says
I’d like to try the Italian Pasta Salad!
Cori L says
I would like to try the meatball sub cups
Christine H says
My game day hosting tip is to have plenty of munchies sitting around so people can more easily focus on the game that want to. 🙂
Kimberly Matlack says
I would love to try the Game Day Sausage Rolls. Sounds yummy.
Christine Labelle says
We are pretty easy going people when it comes to game day snacks. Some simple nachos and a veggie platter because it’s usually just us and the kids.
Kristie says
I would most like to try the Pizzeria Dip!! It looks delicious!!! kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
latoya says
The bbq cocktail sausages look good…nice and easy to make too.
Ally says
I think the chicken cheese balls sound really good
betsy says
the tator tot casserole looks amazing!
Jaci says
The meatball sub cups!
Elizabeth Brooks says
I’m going to have to try the brownies. Yum Yum
jennifer horn says
I’d love to try the buffalo chicken dip. It sounds like it would be a hit.
Danielle Porter says
The football brownies are adorable and super easy!
Jill Rivera says
I make buffalo chicken dip for the Superbowl.
Candace Miller says
The meatball sub cup sounds tasty.
Tiffany Dayton says
Little smokies in crock pot with small jar of grape jelly and bottle of BBQ sauce. We like Sweet Baby Rays.Let cook til it looks like ingredients are mixed up good. Put on toothpicks . Good with potatoe salad.
Tiffany Dayton says
The meatball recipe.
Crystal Gregg says
GAME DAY SLOW COOKER BROWNIES (I’d substitute ingredients to make them vegan)
Connie Tillman says
I had no idea their website had recipes on it! I would love to make the GAME DAY SAUSAGE ROLLS. They look so yummy
Rachel says
I think that the potato skins look really good.
willgriesmer says
My favorite tip is having everyone bring a dish.
Chrissy says
I would love to try the game day sweet and sour meatballs – they sound delicious and easy!
Liberty says
An interesting recipe on their site is the Crock pot fondue or roasted sweet corn on the cob!
slehan says
I want to try the HOT CHEESY SHRIMP DIP.
Thanks for the contest.
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Teresa A Thompson says
I want to try the football brownies.
KC says
I need to try the Potato Skins! They look so delicious!
Ashley S says
I would love to try the game day Sweet and Sour meatballs. I like making game day favorites such as loaded nachos, sloppy joes and wings.
Elle says
I would try the sweet and sour meatball recipe.
sarah tennyson says
I am going t try the meatball sub cups
Yvonne Delgado says
the black bean corn salsa looks like a fun way to make salsa fun and fresh
jnbwrs says
My favorite game day ntertaining tip is to keep it simple. Use the crockpot and have finger foods.
jnbwrs says
My comment isn’t showing so I’m not sure…I said my favorite tip is to keep it simple and use the crockpot and have finger foods.
sherry fowler says
I always make lots of sausage balls and pigs in a blanket with ranch dressing for our superbowl partays!
June Lisle says
When I entertain for game day, I like to have a variety of foods ready in easy to reach places so my guests can relax and have fun.
Ashley M says
My game day tip is to BE PREPARED! The very first time I ever hosted a game day party I ended up being in the kitchen throughout half of the game.. that was not fun! Make sure you prepare everything beforehand! I learned my lesson lol
Aaron says
I would most like to try the GAME DAY SAUSAGE ROLLS!
Bridgett Wilbur says
I would love e football brownies. They sound so good.
Amy Honious says
I think I might like to try the Broccoli Salad recipe! Game day recipes are usually quite heavy, so I think it would be a nice change to have something a bit lighter. Thanks for the great giveaway 🙂
Gabrielly says
I want to try the Pizzeria Dip recipe.
robin s. says
I would love to try the Buffalo Chicken dip recipe.
Amy H. says
I like the NACHOS WITH QUESO MEAT SAUCE recipe.
Regina says
I would like to try the sweet and sour meatballs
amweeks says
I’d love to make their Game Day Sweet and Sour Meatballs and the BBQ cocktail sausages!
kelley roach says
My favorite game day entertaining tip is to prepare as much food as possible ahead of time,
Helen says
I know my little girl would say the football brownies, but the Hawaiian sliders look delicious.
Kayla Klontz says
I want to try making the football brownies.
Shawn A says
I really want to try the Black Bean and Corn Salsa. It looks so good!
tat2gurlzrock says
I think the GAME DAY SAUSAGE ROLLS would be a big hit here!
Kathy Cavanagh Dalton says
i want to try the buffalo chicken dip asap
Margaret Maggie Porter says
I want to make this! http://save-a-lot.com/recipes/appetizers/pizzeria-dip
Wehaf says
I’d like to try the zucchini pizza bites, which seem like a great low-carb option.
christina moore says
I like the Hawaiian Sliders
Leah Shumack says
I want to try the Pizzeria Dip recipe!
Jennifer H. says
I would like to try out the PIZZERIA DIP.
Jessica Padilla says
I would like to try the Grilled Buffalo Wings.
Maggie Currier says
I love the brownie football recipe!
Barbara K says
I would like to try the Hambuger Tater Tot Cassirole.
Elizabeth H. says
I want to try the Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole!!
Gayle J says
I want to try the Game Day sausage rolls and the Strawberry cheesecake pinwheels.
elizabeth miller says
I am in love with the black bean and corn salsa. The problem with this would be keeping my 11 year old out as she is head over heels for anything with black beans.
Jennifer wilson says
I’d like to try the chicken cheese balls.
Julie says
The meatball sub cups sound pretty good…
Tracie Cooper says
I would love to try the hamburger tater tot cassserole!
Liz Lew says
The bbq cocktail sausages look yummy
Jo Ricker says
I want to try the meatball cups. My kids would love the pizzeria dip. And I have a friend that used to make something similar to the hamburger tater tot casserole.
Rajee Pandi says
Love to try meatball sub cups.
Mandy B says
Blackbean and corn salsa!!! mmmmmmmmmm
Admin says
Chicken wings are the best on Super Bowl Day (or any day really). We like them HOT, but we do some milder ones for the guests!
Dawn Monroe says
I think the slow cooker pizza dip would be a hit with my family.
Jessica says
I would like to try the meatball sub cups recipe.
John Joseph says
the bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers will be huge hit ! That is a great recipe
Jayedee Dewitt says
My best game day tip is prep as much as you can , in advance and never ever turn down any offers of help!
Patricia D says
Shopping at Save-a-Lot saves my family so much money! Our team is in the super bowl, so we are very excited for the game! Would love to try the Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe. YUM!
Patricia D says
Would love to try the Buffalo Chicken Dip! Maybe I’ll make it as we root on our team tomorrow. YUM!
Charlene Canfield says
I like the way they have their recipes laid out. I really like that they have $5.00 recipes. I like the Mummy hot dogs.
Janice Cooper says
I would like to try the slow cooker hot wings recipe.
Dena says
I am not having a party but I’d like the potato skins and the buffalo chicken pinwheels.
linda m says
what kind of cheese and ham
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
You can use any type that you like!