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Cranberry Ham and Swiss Sliders

Cranberry ham and Swiss sliders layer whole-berry cranberry sauce, deli ham, and Swiss cheese between soft Hawaiian rolls. A buttery Dijon-poppy seed topping bakes until the cheese melts and the tops turn golden brown.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the sliders
  • 1 package (12 oz) Hawaiian sweet rolls 12 rolls
  • 0.5 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • 12 oz deli ham thinly sliced
  • 8 oz Swiss cheese sliced
  • 1 nonstick cooking spray
For the butter topping
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Slice the rolls horizontally as one slab, keeping the rolls connected, and place the bottom slab in the baking dish.
  4. Spread the cranberry sauce evenly over the cut sides of the bottom slab.
  5. Layer on the ham and Swiss cheese.
  6. Place the top slab of rolls over the filling.
  7. Melt the butter in a small bowl.
  8. Stir in the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, and onion powder.
  9. Brush the butter mixture evenly over the tops of the rolls.
  10. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
  11. Uncover and bake for 5 to 8 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.
  12. Let the sliders rest for 5 minutes.
  13. Cut the sliders apart and serve.

Notes

For cleaner cuts, use a serrated knife after the 5-minute rest. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freeze wrapped sliders for up to 2 months. For a pork-free variation, replace the ham with sliced turkey.