Preheat your skillet over medium heat. You’ll want it hot enough to toast the rolls nicely but not burn them. Prepare all other ingredients and tools beforehand so the cooking goes quickly.
Take the package of 12 Hawaiian rolls and carefully slice it in half horizontally using a serrated bread knife. Try to keep the top and bottom halves intact.
Spread a teaspoon of Dijon mustard evenly over each bottom bun half. I use a butter knife to gently spread the mustard out to the edges without tearing the soft bread.
Assemble the slider fillings on the bottom buns by placing one folded slice of deli ham, one slice of cheddar cheese, and a small pinch of shredded lettuce on each. Top with the other bun halves and press down gently to make complete sandwiches.
Melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in the preheated skillet until foamy. Place as many assembled slider sandwiches into the skillet as will fit without crowding. I can usually cook 4 at a time.
Use a pastry brush or spoon to brush the melted butter lightly over the top of each slider in the pan. This helps the bread toast up evenly and adds delicious flavor.
Cook for 2 minutes then gingerly flip each slider over using a thin spatula. Be careful not to press down and squash the soft bread.
Brush the tops again with butter and cook another 2 minutes until both sides are evenly golden brown. The cheese should be nicely melted.
Transfer the finished sliders to a serving platter. Repeat steps 5-8 with remaining butter and uncooked slider sandwiches. Keep the cooked sliders warm in a low oven if needed.
Serve the hot ham and cheese slider bites right away while the bread is still warm and pillowy in the center! Provide mustard, bbq sauce, or other dipping sauces on the side.
Cooking Tips:
Substitute smoked gouda or provolone for the cheddar for a flavor twist.
Add a slice of tomato or pickle to each slider for extra flavor and crunch.
Use maple glazed ham or applewood smoked ham for premium flavor.
Brush the cut sides of the rolls with garlic butter before assembling for a bolder flavor.
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