Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders with Poppy Seed Glaze

 Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders with Poppy Seed Glaze1

Ingredients

For the Sliders:

• 12 slider buns (or Hawaiian rolls)
• 12 slices of deli ham
• 12 slices of Swiss cheese (or cheddar if preferred)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Poppy Seed Glaze:

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Buns:
   Slice the slider buns horizontally, keeping top and bottom halves intact. Place the bottom halves in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
3. Layer Ham and Cheese:
   Place a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on each bun bottom. Cover with the top halves of the buns.
4. Make the Glaze:
   In a small bowl, combine melted butter, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and brown sugar. Mix well until smooth.
5. Pour Glaze Over Sliders:
   Pour the glaze evenly over the tops of the sliders, making sure it drips down the sides for maximum flavor.
6. Bake:
   Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 5–10 minutes, until the tops are golden and the cheese is melted.
7. Serve:
   Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, then serve warm. Perfect for parties, game days, or a quick family meal!

Tips

• Use Hawaiian rolls for that sweet, soft slider effect.
• Swiss cheese melts nicely, but a mix of cheddar and mozzarella works too.
• The poppy seed glaze is key—it’s sweet, tangy, and buttery, giving sliders that iconic “restaurant” flavor.