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Hallelujah Ham Loaves (ham and cheese sliders)

These easy make-ahead hearty sliders are perfect for your office party, anytime get-together, or football-frenzied hoopla! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese, ham, sandwich
Servings: 36 sliders
Calories: 237kcal
Author: Tricia

Ingredients

  • 16 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, divided
  • 3 tablespoons poppy seeds, plus more for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 cup sweet onion, minced
  • 1 pound sweet boneless cooked ham, minced
  • 16 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded, divided
  • 36 large dinner rolls (like King's Hawaiian Sweet Rolls)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat together 14 tablespoons of softened butter, poppy seeds, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard until blended. 
  • Add the minced onion, ham and cheese and fold together with a wooden spoon until well mixed.
  • Slice the rolls in half lengthwise and place cut side up in a 13x9-inch baking pan lined with parchment or place on sheets of foil large enough to cover the rolls. Divide the ham mixture equally on top of the three pans of rolls. Cover with the top half of the rolls. Cover with a double thickness of foil to seal. (If desired, seal and refrigerate or freeze at this point.)
  • TIPS: If made ahead and refrigerated, bring to room temperature, about 30 minutes before baking. If frozen, thaw overnight in the refrigerator then set out for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 20 minutes or until heated through. If making 24 thicker rolls, bake for an additional 5 minutes. Melt the remaining two tablespoons of butter and brush on top of the hot rolls, if desired. Sprinkle with poppy seeds and serve. 

Notes

  • Adapted from the 1983 Junior League of Chattanooga Cookbook - Dinner on the Diner
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 411mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 261IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 2mg