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Ham-and-Cheese Sliders

Hawaiian rolls with honey mustard, deli ham, a quick white sauce, and Gruyère, baked until melty.

Prep
15 min
Total
30 min
Serves
6

Makes 12 sliders.

Kid-friendly: Kids can spread the honey mustard and lay out the ham.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls, split
  • 1 pound thinly sliced deli ham
  • 8 ounces Gruyère, shredded (about 2 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps

  1. 1Heat the oven to 400°F and butter an 11-by-7-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
  2. 2Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small pan, whisk in the flour for a minute, then slowly whisk in the milk. Bring it to a boil, lower the heat, and whisk until thick, 4 to 5 minutes. Off the heat, add the salt and nutmeg.
  3. 3Mix the mustard and honey. Melt the last tablespoon of butter in the microwave.
  4. 4Set the roll bottoms in the dish and spread with the honey mustard. Add the ham, the sauce, and the cheese, then the roll tops. Brush the tops with the melted butter, sprinkle with parsley, and cover with foil.
  5. 5Bake 8 minutes covered, then uncover and bake about 5 minutes more, until the cheese melts and the tops are golden. Serve right away.

Adapted from Southern Living. Checked Nov 13, 2026.

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