Description

These poppy seed ham and cheese sliders are a delightful bite‑sized appetizer perfect for parties. Tender slices of Eckrich ham and melty cheese are sandwiched in sweet slider buns, then brushed with a buttery poppy seed glaze for a sweet and savory finish. Easy to make and always a crowd‑pleaser!

Ingredients

Scale

¾ pound Eckrich Ham Off the Bone deli meat, sliced
12 sweet slider buns
24 slices Swiss, provolone, or pepper jack cheese (your choice)
½ cup butter
2 tbsp light brown sugar
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp poppy seeds
2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lay the slider buns on the prepared sheet.
Place a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on the bottom half of each bun.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in brown sugar, dijon mustard, poppy seeds, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the glaze is smooth, about 2 minutes.
Brush the glaze generously over the ham and cheese on each bun.
Cover with the top bun halves.
Bake for 10‑12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the glaze is bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne to the glaze. You can substitute the ham with turkey or roast beef for a different flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat briefly in the oven to retain crispness.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: B
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slider
Calories: 180
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: sliders, ham, cheese, poppy seed, appetizer