Ham & Swiss Melt Sliders
These warm ham and Swiss sliders are packed with deli-style flavour. Soft buns layered with savoury ham, melted Swiss cheese, crisp sour dill pickles, and a buttery grainy mustard sauce. They’re easy to make, easy to share, and always disappear quickly.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Small mixing bowl
- Pastry Brush (optional)
Ingredients
- 12 slider buns
- 1 lb sliced ham deli-style
- 12 –16 slices Swiss cheese
- ½ cup sour dill pickle slices (optional)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp grainy mustard
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Thinly sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the slider buns in half horizontally, keeping the tops and bottoms connected. Place the bottom half in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the ham evenly over the buns, followed by the Swiss cheese and sour dill pickles. Place the top half of the buns back on.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, grainy mustard, melted butter, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Spread the mustard sauce evenly over the tops of the buns.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes, until the buns are golden and the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with sliced green onions if desired. Cut into individual sliders and serve warm.
For extra deli-style flavour: Serve with extra sour dill pickles and mustard on the side.
Notes
- Choose crisp, garlicky sour dill pickles for the best flavour.
- These can be assembled ahead of time, covered, and refrigerated until ready to bake.
- The mustard sauce can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Swap Swiss cheese for cheddar, provolone, or Gruyère.
- Add caramelized onions for a sweeter, richer version.
- Use spicy pickles or add sliced jalapeños for a little heat.
- Swap the ham for turkey, roast beef, or pastrami.
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze baked sliders wrapped tightly for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Reheating: Warm in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10–15 minutes until heated through.
- Avoid microwaving if you want the buns to keep their texture.
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