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A baking dish of golden Hawaiian Roll Sliders filled with ham and cheese, topped with a glistening, nutty brown butter sauce.

Brown Butter Hawaiian Roll Sliders

Victoria Sandra
These aren't just any ham and cheese sliders! A secret brown butter topping gives these soft, gooey Hawaiian roll sliders a deep, nutty flavor that makes them completely irresistible. Perfect for game day or any party.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Soaking & Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 sliders
Calories 285 kcal

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • Long serrated knife
  • Small, light-colored saucepan
  • Medium bowl
  • whisk
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package KING’S HAWAIIAN Original Hawaiian Sweet Dinner Rolls (12 count)
  • 24 slices of deli honey ham
  • 6 slices of swiss cheese, cut into fourths
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce

Instructions
 

Prep the Pan and Slice the Rolls

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Using a long serrated knife, slice the entire slab of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping the rolls connected. Place the bottom half, cut-side up, into the prepared baking dish.

Build the Ham and Cheese Layers

  • Spread the mayonnaise evenly over the cut surface of the bottom rolls.
  • Layer the deli honey ham over the mayonnaise, folding slices as needed to cover the entire surface.
  • Arrange the quartered Swiss cheese pieces evenly over the ham. Place the top slab of rolls back on top, aligning it with the bottom.

Make the Brown Butter Topping

  • In a small, light-colored saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue cooking, swirling the pan frequently, for 3-5 minutes. The butter will foam, then golden brown specks will form at the bottom and it will smell nutty.
  • Immediately remove the pan from the heat and pour the hot brown butter into a medium bowl.
  • Whisk in the Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
  • Pour or brush the brown butter mixture evenly over the tops of the rolls. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and let the sliders sit for 10 minutes to allow the sauce to soak in.

Bake, Rest, and Serve

  • Bake the foil-covered dish in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the sliders are heated through.
  • Remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 2 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and lightly crisp.
  • Let the sliders rest in the pan for 5 minutes before cutting along the individual roll lines to separate. Serve warm.

Notes

Make-Ahead Tip: To prepare these sliders in advance, assemble them with the ham and cheese in the baking dish, then cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Prepare the brown butter topping and store it separately. When ready to bake, pour the topping over the sliders and bake as directed, adding a few extra minutes if they are very cold.
Storage and Reheating: Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For the best texture, reheat in a 350°F oven or an air fryer until the tops are crisp and the centers are warm.
Prevent Soggy Bottoms: For a crisper bottom, you can lightly toast the bottom slab of rolls for 2-3 minutes in the oven before adding the mayonnaise and other fillings.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg
Keyword ham and cheese sliders, party food
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