Whether you are feeding the family or a large party crowd, these Poppy Seed Ham and Cheese Sliders are the perfect recipe – everyone loves them!
Who loves quick & easy recipes? I would be lost without them! We like to make these Poppy Seed Ham and Cheese Sliders as a versatile on-the-go breakfast recipe or sometimes as a game-day snack that our whole family loves.
When it comes to party-type foods, sliders almost always make an appearance in our house. You just can’t go wrong with them – especially when they are as good as these.
This post is brought to you in collaboration with Eckrich Deli Meat. All opinions are my own.
I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for ways I can put a delicious homemade meal on the table quickly.
Less time in the kitchen & more time with my family is always my priority.
To make sure I have everything I need, I like to stop at Walmart to pick up all my ingredients, including Eckrich Deli Meats, which are now available at the Walmart deli counter!
Ham and Cheese Sliders Recipe
These sliders are so simple to make. When preparing them for the kids to have for breakfast, I like to make a full batch & then individually wrap them after they have cooled.
This makes it easy for the kids to grab them on the go as they need them.
This recipe makes 12 sliders, so that gives me almost a whole week of breakfasts for them!
Here are some commonly asked questions…
Why choose Eckrich deli meat?
Any way you slice it, Eckrich deli meat is my top choice at the deli counter.
Not only is it convenient because I can grab it while I’m at Walmart during my weekly shopping trip, but Eckrich is always gluten-free, full of flavor & made with unmatched quality.
The Eckrich Ham Off the Bone gets its premium flavor from its own natural juices, getting all the delicious flavor of bone-in meat.
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Can ham and cheese sliders be made ahead of time?
Absolutely. As I mentioned, we like to bake them all at once & then portion them out. You can enjoy them cold the next day or just give them a few seconds in the microwave to reheat them if you are short on time.
So simple & still just as delicious the next day.
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How to store leftover sliders
If you happen to have any of these sliders left over after serving – you can either cover the baking dish with foil or plastic wrap OR transfer the remaining sliders to an airtight container.
Keep them refrigerated until ready to serve again. To reheat – microwave for about 30-60 seconds or until hot again. Don’t overheat them though- the bread will get hard and undesirable.
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What to serve with these sliders
Gameday snacks are what we do best – so the list is long for the recipes that we like to serve alongside these little gems. But here is a shortlist of the recipes that ALWAYS make an appearance with these sliders.
- Garlic Parmesan Pasta Chips
- Veggie Dip
- Instant Pot BBQ Smokies
- Baked Parmesan Ravioli
- Homemade Potato Chips
- Sausage Cheese Dip
- 20-Minute Pepper Jelly Meatballs
Can these be made without the poppy seeds?
Yes – of course. If you’d like to omit the poppy seeds just leave them out of the buttery mix. No problem with that – but they do add great texture so I highly recommend making them with them at least the first time.
Can these be made with another type of roll?
We like to use Hawaiian rolls because of their texture, density, and flavor. The sweetness really compliments the ham.
While you can use another type of dinner roll, you will need something that won’t fall apart when you add the butter over the top and will still be sturdy enough to pull apart after baking too.
Would you be able to transport these in a crock pot to keep warm?
I don’t advise using a slow cooker to transport because it will slowly continue to cook the bread, resulting in the bottoms of the sliders being tough to chew.
I highly recommend using something like this Wonderbag that can keep the food hot for up to 12 hours.
HOW DO YOU MAKE HAM AND CHEESE SLIDERS?
- Lightly coat a 9×13 inch dish with cooking spray.
- Cut the slider buns in half like a sandwich.
- Place the bottom layer into the prepared dish.
- Add half of the cheese.
- Follow with a layer of ham, then the remaining cheese.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter.
- Whisk in brown sugar, dijon, poppy seeds, onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire, salt & pepper.
- Brush this mixture over the tops of the rolls.
- Pour any remaining mixture to coat thoroughly.
- Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil & continue baking for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove & serve immediately.
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Ingredients for Ham and Cheese Sliders
- Eckrich Ham Off the Bone deli meat
- sweet slider buns
- swiss, provolone or pepper jack cheese
- butter
- brown sugar
- Dijon mustard
- poppy seeds
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- Worcestershire sauce
- salt & pepper
Can you prepare these and wait to bake? Or does the bread get too soggy?
I would prepare the sliders up to the point of pouring on the sauce. Just mix it & then keep it refrigerated until you are ready to make them. Then pour it on right before you bake.
These are the most delicious sliders you’ll ever make! They certainly save us so much time & are so convenient.
Other Must-Make Slider Recipes
Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sliders
Instant Pot Italian Beef Sliders
Brown Sugar Balsamic Pulled Pork Sliders
Raspberry Chipotle Chicken Sliders
Sausage Egg Bacon Cheese Breakfast Sliders
Cheeseburger Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls
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Poppy Seed Ham and Cheese Sliders
Ingredients
- ¾ pound Eckrich Ham Off the Bone deli meat sliced
- 12 sweet slider buns
- 24 slices swiss, provolone or pepper jack cheese your choice
For the glaze
- ½ cup butter
- 2 tbsp. light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp. dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp. poppy seeds
- 2 tsp. worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Lightly coat a 9×13 inch dish with cooking spray.
- Cut the slider buns in half like a sandwich (all together, do not break into individual sliders yet).
- Place the bottom layer into the prepared dish.
- Add half of the cheese on top.
- Follow with a layer of ham, then the remaining cheese.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter.
- Whisk in brown sugar, dijon, poppy seeds, onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire, salt & pepper.
- Brush this mixture over the tops of the rolls.
- Pour any remaining mixture to coat thoroughly.
- Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil & continue baking for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove & serve immediately.
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Taste of the Frontier cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Eckrich Deli Meat. For more information about Eckrich deli meats, as well as quick and easy recipes please visit www.eckrich.com.
Sara says
Any suggestions how to make these in bulk and keep warm? For example, an outdoor graduation party.
Thank you!
Gina Kleinworth says
You might have to keep them in the oven on warm until ready to serve. Also might try a slow cooker – you’d have to separate them – place parchment between the layers, and keep on warm. I don’t know how the bread will perform doing this as I have never tried it. But please let me know how it goes. I’d love to know.
Kristi says
I have made these in bulk and been able to keep them warm a couple of ways. 1. Bake right before you’re either about to leave or going to be serving. 2. Make sure you bake them in a pan that has an accompanying lid. 3. Put foil back on immediately after removing from the oven, then put container lid on top of that. 4. Put in to an insulated casserole warming carrier and don’t open it until you are ready to serve. Mine is a double carrier and it actually helps keep them even warmer because the two trays create more heat in the insulated carrier. I served them from inside the carrier as well. Once one tray was gone I opened up the second one.
Renee Zadra says
Any other ideas to keep warm without bread going hard or soggy? Want to make ahead for graduation party.
Gina Kleinworth says
You could remove them from the baking dish and place them in a slow cooker lined with paper towels. Make sure to keep it on warm so it doesn’t get too hot. Also, cover the tops of them with a paper towel – this will help absorb moisture that could develop. But overall- they will be best when enjoyed as close to when they are finished baking so I encourage you to not wait too long.
Sheila says
I’ve made these before and they are awesome. I can’t recall if I use salted or unsalted butter. Does it matter? Thanks
Gina Kleinworth says
It’s a personal preference. We like things more salted here – so we almost always use salted. But you can use what you prefer. Keep in mind the seasonings being added and the fact that ham and certain cheeses are naturally salty too.
Lois says
So good. My oven I’d out so I put in my smokless grill and it was great.
K says
I was looking to make poppyseed sliders I had had at a baby shower. I knew basically what I needed except the sauce ingredients to brush on my own homemade slider buns. This recipe was perfect! So yummy. I got rave reviews on these. Thank you!!