Hawaiian Ham Sliders

Ham, cheese, and pineapple layered on sweet Hawaiian rolls and baked ’til warm and melty – Hawaiian Sliders are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser! 

stack of Hawaiian sliders on plate

Hawaiian Sliders

Sliders are the perfect party food, and they’re super simple to make! These Hawaiian ham sliders are one of the most popular recipes ever on our blog – try them and you’ll see why!

If you love Hawaiian pizza then you will love this recipe! Sweet Hawaiian rolls are layered with melty ham, tangy cheese, and juicy pineapple, bathed in a tangy butter sauce and baked to gooey perfection.

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!

Hawaiian sliders a great party appetizer because all you do is layer and bake and one batch feeds a crowd! It’s also perfect for an easy weeknight dinner because it’s ready in 30 minutes.

baking dish with homemade Hawaiian sliders.

Ingredients

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  • Deli Ham
  • Sliced Cheese
  • Hawaiian buns
  • Butter
  • Minced garlic
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Canned pineapple rings

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Instructions

To Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F and mist a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

  1. Slice the Hawaiian buns in half as a sheet.
  2. In the prepared 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.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter with the garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk until combined. Pour the melted butter mixture on top of the rolls and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes. The flavored butter will soak into the rolls and impart them with so much flavor!
  4. 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.

4 step photo collage showing how to make Hawaiian sliders

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!

Prep Tips

  • Cheese – 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!
  • Pineapple – We used canned pineapple because it is a big time saver. However, if you want to slice a fresh pineapple, that will taste absolutely fantastic!
  • Meat – This dish is a great way to use leftover holiday ham! This recipe can also be adapted to use different types of sliced deli meat, such as turkey or roast beef. I would probably omit the pineapple in that case.
  • Storage – 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.
  • Reheating Directions – 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.

spatula serving a ham and cheese slider

Frequently Asked Questions

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. If using a smaller amount, you can brush the butter on top.

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.

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Hawaiian Ham Sliders

Ham, cheese, and pineapple layered on sweet Hawaiian rolls and baked 'til warm and melty - Hawaiian Sliders are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizers, cheese, ham, sandwich, sliders
Servings: 12 sliders
Calories: 216kcal
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Baking pan
  • Saucepan

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Slice the Hawaiian buns in half as a sheet.
  • In the 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.

Video

Notes

Note: Nutrition information is an estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 590mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 344IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg

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Note: This recipe was originally created as a part of a sponsored campaign for Save-A-Lot Food Stores.

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101 Comments

  1. 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!

  2. 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.

  3. Hot artichoke dip has always been one of my go to tailgating recipes. I do want to try these Hawaiian sliders.

  4. 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. 🙂

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. I had no idea their website had recipes on it! I would love to make the GAME DAY SAUSAGE ROLLS. They look so yummy

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. I always make lots of sausage balls and pigs in a blanket with ranch dressing for our superbowl partays!

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 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 🙂

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. My best game day tip is prep as much as you can , in advance and never ever turn down any offers of help!

  17. 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!

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