Ham and Cheese Oven Baked Sliders
Ham and cheese oven baked sliders will take lunch time to a new level! They’re savory, cheesy, and full of flavor. Instead of a cold meat sandwich, whip up a batch of these sliders for lunchtime. If you’re hosting friends and family or throwing a party, there’s nothing more suiting! This recipe post includes a video tutorial so you can make it alongside me, step-by-step!
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My husband and I work from home, but that doesn’t mean I can whip up a giant meal all the time for lunch. So I developed this recipe for a better, more wholesome way to eat a ham sandwich. I hope you love them just as much as we do!
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The Best Oven Baked Sliders
When it comes to game day recipes, you want something gooey, cheesy, and savory. That’s exactly what these sliders provide.
I use uncured Canadian ham and provolone cheese to make a delicious slider bun filler. Then, the brushed-on garlic butter not only adds flavor but also helps crisp the tops of the buns. We’ve got these sliders on repeat in our house!
Choosing the Slider Buns
When it comes to choosing the buns, the best option would be to make them at home with your sourdough starter. If you don’t have a starter, grab my free guide to make your own. It walks you through every step of the way so you don’t get overwhelmed!
I’ve got the easiest sourdough slider bun recipe here on the blog. The buns come out soft and fluffy just like you’d want them! They’ve completely replaced the store-bought buns in our house.
Choosing the Filling
When it comes to the filling, I highly recommend finding uncured Canadian bacon or ham. This will protect you from harmful additives found in lunch meat. I like the uncured Canadian bacon from Costco. It’s affordable and so much more wholesome than deli meat.
You can also use leftover ham slices from holiday meals for these sliders!
For the cheese, I recommend using sliced provolone cheese. This cheese melts down perfectly for these sliders and adds a creamy texture.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- uncured Canadian bacon (or ham)
- provolone cheese slices
- sourdough slider buns (I love making mine at home!)
- salted butter (melted)
- balsamic vinegar
- garlic powder
- dried parsley
Helpful Kitchen Tools for This Recipe
- silicon kitchen brush
- 9×13 casserole dish (I love this nontoxic brand!)
How to Make Ham and Cheese Sliders in the Oven
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Slice slider buns 3/4 of the way in half with a serrated knife.
Place 1 slice of cheese folded in half and 1 slice of ham folded in half on each slider bun.
Place sliders in a rectangle 9×13″ casserole dish in two rows of three so they are all touching.
In a small bowl combine melted butter, garlic powder, parsley, and onion powder with a spoon.
In a small bowl combine melted butter, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, and dried parsley flakes with a spoon.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tops of the buns are golden brown. Enjoy!
Video Tutorial
Tips for Baking Sliders
- Take a little bit of extra time and make your own sourdough slider buns, it’s worth it!
- Make the buns ahead of time so you can whip these game day sliders up in a jiffy.
- Find an uncured ham to protect your health from harmful additives found in lunch meat.
- Use regular sliced provolone cheese for the perfect type of cheese.
- Don’t skip the garlic butter topping, it doesn’t make it greasy. It just enhances the flavors!
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze these sandwiches for up to 1 month.
Reheating Sliders
To reheat leftover sliders, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and warm for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese melts and the ham is warm.
Making Ahead Tips
You can make these sliders ahead by whipping up the buns a few days beforehand. You can also assemble the sliders up to 3 days ahead of time and store them in the fridge. When you’re ready to serve, take them out of the fridge, add the garlic butter, and bake.
Substitutions & Variations
- Cheeses: You can swap the provolone for Swiss cheese, mild cheddar cheese, and even gouda.
- Buns: I highly recommend making them at home, but you can use store-bought slider buns.
- Ham: You can swap the uncured Canadian bacon for uncured ham, chicken, and even turkey. I just recommend sticking with some kind of uncured meat. If you have leftover holiday ham or turkey, this would be a great way to use up the leftovers!
- Garlic Butter Topping: If you really don’t want to use the garlic butter topping, you can skip this part, but I do recommend using it.
What to Serve with Sliders
- On game day: Serve them alongside jalapeno popper scones, baked mac and cheese, pigs in a blanket, or sourdough brownies.
- On the weekends: Whip up a delicious drink like watermelon limeade or peach iced tea to go with these sliders.
- With a packed lunch: Add an apple or grapes alongside some avocado potato chips for a full lunchtime meal.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, I highly recommend it! I have the perfect sourdough slider bun recipe for you.
Yes, you can, but I do recommend making them at home.
Of course, I recommend making yeast ones at home for the best game day sliders.
You will bake these sliders for 15-20 minutes on 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
More Easy Recipes To Try
- Oven-Baked Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders
- Chipotle Pineapple Chicken Tacos (sheet pan recipe)
- Potato, Egg, and Bacon Breakfast Burrito Recipe
- Meatloaf Burgers (oven-baked, grilled, or pan seared)
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Recipe
Ham and Cheese Oven Baked Sliders
Ingredients
- 6 slices of uncured Canadian bacon (or ham)
- 6 slices of provolone cheese (or any cheese you like)
- 6 slider buns (I use homemade sourdough slider buns)
- 2 Tbsp salted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Slice slider buns 3/4 of the way in half with a serrated knife.
- Place 1 slice of cheese folded in half and 1 slice of ham folded in half on each slider bun.
- Place sliders in a rectangle 9×13″ casserole dish in two rows of 3 so they are all touching.
- In a small bowl combine melted butter, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, and dried parsley flakes with a spoon.
- Pour mixture on the top of the sliders in the casserole dish then use a silicon kitchen brush to spread it over the buns.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tops of the buns are golden brown. Enjoy!
Video