These Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders made with a sticky sweet pineapple glaze is a must-make appetizer. Be everyone's favorite person for game day!
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Watch how to make these Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders (1 min)
Oh. My. Gosh.
I am one part grateful, one part ashamed that it took me THIS long to experience the greatness of these party ham and cheese sliders. I'm 98% confident I could polish off a dozen of these before I realize I polished off a dozen sandwiches. THAT good.
True fact, I know putting fruit on pizza is a hot debate these days, but hey, call me a radical in the name of sweet and salty unity.
I mean, who doesn't have the image of a pineapple ring and maraschino cherry studded spiral of a ham front and center on the family holiday table? Let's face it, even the Grinch had that going for him. You best believe those rings of salt-infused fruit are coveted each and every year, and I come in swingin'. Every man, woman, and child for themselves.
This way is a little more generous. That is, if I can stop myself from eating them in time.
Why I love these Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders:
- They're (a little) bit healthier. I mean, I wouldn't go as far as putting them in the same category as kale smoothies and turmeric lattes, but they are a little bit leaner than the original. I only used a tablespoon vs the traditional ½ cup of butter, and nixed the mayo. Plus, there's a serving of fruit..if you eat about 6 of these.
- They are super easy to make. Not to mention supah quick to make. This kinda puts them in that 'dangerously delicious' category.
- They're a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Game day. Holiday. Any day. I can say with confidence these won't make it past the first commercial break.
More crowd-pleasing appetizers:
Buffalo Chicken Baked Sweet Potato Skins
Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 dozen sandwiches 1x
Description
These Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders made with a sticky sweet pineapple glaze is a must-make appetizer. Be everyone's favorite person for game day!
Ingredients
- 1 dozen Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 8 ounces sliced Swiss cheese ( about 1 cup)
- 8 ounces Frick's hickory smoked sliced ham, chopped (about 2 cups)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 ( 8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Slice rolls in half, and arrange in oven-safe baking dish.
- Add ham and cheese, and replace tops of rolls.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cold water and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Heat a small saucepan over medium heat, and add remaining ingredients.
- When mixture starts to slowly bubble, reduce heat to low, and add cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat once mixtures starts to thicken, and pour over prepared sandwiches.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Slice into 12 sandwiches before serving.
Notes
- If you want more pineapple flavor, add a sliced pineapple ring to each sandwich before baking.
- This can easily be doubled to serve a larger crowd.
- You can use chia seeds instead of poppy seeds. No one will know!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
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Kaleigh - Lively Table
These are so perfect for game days!