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    Seasonal » Recipes » Game Day Meals

    Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Sep 17, 2020 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

    Baked ham and cheese sliders  are topped with melted provolone cheese and tangy BBQ sauce for an easy 15 minute meal or game day snack. via @meamel

    Baked ham and cheese sliders are topped with melted provolone cheese and tangy BBQ sauce for an easy 15 minute meal or game day snack.

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    baked ham and cheese sliders with bbq sauce and melted provolone cheese

    These hot ham and cheese sandwiches are one of my go-to quick dinners. This easy recipe is super delicious, and everyone -- even my picky eater -- loves these sandwiches!

    When I make these hot ham sandwiches, I can get dinner on the table in 15 minutes. These sliders are also perfect for game day or when you need to serve a crowd in a hurry.

    You can easily make 1, 2 or a bunch of sandwiches at once. Seriously, that's why these baked ham and cheese sliders rock!

    barbecue-baked-ham-sliders

    What Ham is Best

    I personally like the deli ham to be as thin as possible. If you've ever had a chipped ham sandwich from Pittsburgh, you'll understand.

    There's just something about super thin, shaved ham that works really well on baked ham sandwiches. Ask the butcher or people at the deli counter to cut paper thin or shaved ham.

    How to make Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders with BBQ Sauce

    We figured out a long time ago that baking the ham sandwiches all at once is the key to getting them done fast. And, it's so easy, too. We also use small buns and let people choose how many they want.

    First, I add some mayo to the top part of the buns. Next, we pile the ham on the bottom part. Then, we brush some barbecue sauce over the ham.

    baked-ham-and-cheese-sandwiches-with-barbecue-sauce

    I love stretchy cheese, so we use provolone. We put a thick slice of provolone cheese or 2 on top of the mayo and pop the sliders into the oven, open faced first.

    The Hubs is convinced this makes the cheese melt faster. So that's just what we do.

    baked-bbq-ham-and-cheese

    When the cheese starts to melt, we close the buns, top them with aluminum foil and let them cook until the cheese is fully melted and the sandwiches are warm throughout.

    If you like crispier buns, you can leave the foil off.

    baked-ham-and-provolone-cheese-sandwiches

    Then, you just top the hot ham sandwiches with even more of your favorite barbecue sauce, and you're good to go. These easy baked ham and cheese sliders with barbecue sauce are perfect for a quick lunch, dinner or even for game day.

    They're also completely kid approved, which is a must around here. Plus, you can make as many as you want, so they're absolutely ideal for feeding a crowd.

    hot ham and provolone cheese sliders with bbq sauce on a plate

    Use your Favorite Cheese

    Don't like provolone? Any stretchy cheese works fine in these sliders. Ham and Swiss is a classic combo, but cheddar, American or Colby also works well.

    Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches Recipe

    baked ham and cheese sliders with bbq sauce and melted provolone cheese

    Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders

    Published by Dee
    Baked ham and cheese sliders are topped with melted provolone cheese and tangy BBQ sauce for an easy 15 minute meal or game day snack.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 214 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound deli ham sliced thin
    • 10 small sandwich buns
    • 10 slices provolone cheese sliced thick
    • 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
    • Mayonnaise

    Instructions
     

    • Heat oven to 350 degrees
    • Slice sandwich buns, and lay flat open on a large baking dish
    • Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the top part of each bun, and place cheese over mayo
    • Pile the ham on the bottom part of each bun, and top ham with barbecue sauce
    • Heat in the oven until cheese begins to melt
    • Close the buns, and cook until cheese is fully melted and heated through
    • Enjoy!

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    Notes

    You can adjust the amounts to make as few or as many sliders as you want.
    Use larger brioche buns for sandwiches instead of sliders.
    Covering the sliders loosely with foil after you put the top buns on will keep the buns soft.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 16gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 819mgPotassium: 176mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 255IUCalcium: 216mgIron: 0.6mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    Post originally published in 2016 and updated in 2020.

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    1. Cathy says

      February 06, 2022 at 8:03 am

      Can I use Hawaiian rolls if I can't find the buns?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 06, 2022 at 4:10 pm

        Yes, those would make great sliders!

    2. Christine @ myblissfulmess says

      May 22, 2021 at 11:20 am

      I made these as sandwiches instead of sliders for dinner one night. They were so easy and so very tasty! The kids and I loved them. I served it with fries for an easy dinner. Thank you for this!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 24, 2021 at 7:52 am

        So glad you liked the sandwiches --- Thanks for the wonderful review!

    3. Samantha says

      November 19, 2020 at 8:03 pm

      Doesn't say when to put cheese on and where.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 20, 2020 at 1:10 pm

        Sorry about that. It must have gotten cut off in the update. But it does say what to do in the post and in the video. Just corrected it. 🙂

    4. James says

      September 29, 2020 at 4:55 pm

      Have made these a few times now. My son could live off of them. A dad favorite too!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 02, 2020 at 11:25 am

        Awesome, James! So glad you both like them!

    5. Chelane says

      July 20, 2020 at 2:22 pm

      These look delicious! Making some tonite.
      Quick and easy recipe. Serving potato salad and fruit with them. Thanks for the idea

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 22, 2020 at 2:20 pm

        Hope you liked them, Chelane. Sounds like a wonderful meal!

    6. Megan B says

      February 06, 2019 at 9:04 am

      Trying these for the weekend! If I make extra will the keep to reheat within the week?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 07, 2019 at 8:57 am

        I haven't tried this, so I can't say for sure, but it should work. Let me know. 🙂

    7. K Hodges says

      July 11, 2018 at 7:45 am

      Do you think it would work with deli turkey meat? I don't eat pork. ☹

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 12, 2018 at 4:14 pm

        Turkey should be fine. We've done roast beef sliders, too, and they're amazing!

    8. Tara says

      April 18, 2018 at 1:45 pm

      Do you have to use mayo?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 19, 2018 at 9:46 am

        No -- We just use it for extra flavor. 🙂

    9. Tasha says

      March 03, 2018 at 11:06 am

      OMG these were so Good! I immediately had to make another batch because everyone wanted more! We had no idea they were going to be as delicious as they were. Used havarti instead of provolone. Will absolutely make these again.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 03, 2018 at 5:22 pm

        Awesome, Tasha! Havarti sounds like a nice change. 🙂

    10. Kara says

      March 08, 2017 at 11:31 am

      What sides go good with this meal?5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 08, 2017 at 8:50 pm

        Hi Kara. I like to serve fresh veggies,salad or fruit, but sometimes, we have baked potato wedges, corn, fries or chips. Whatever works best!

    11. Brit says

      February 03, 2017 at 4:02 pm

      Can I use miracle whip instead of mayo

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 04, 2017 at 1:28 pm

        Yes! You can use whatever you like best. 🙂

    12. Sabrina says

      July 25, 2016 at 5:31 pm

      My family absolutely loved this recipe! Only thing I did differently was put on 250*. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 25, 2016 at 11:52 pm

        That's awesome, Sabrina! I'm so glad that you all liked it! 🙂

    13. Seg S. says

      May 11, 2016 at 4:45 pm

      Making these for dinner tonight! Thanks a million for the idea

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 11, 2016 at 10:16 pm

        You're so welcome -- I hope you enjoy them as much as my family did!

    14. Miz Helen says

      February 01, 2016 at 2:28 pm

      We would love your little sliders! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with us at Full Plate Thursday.
      Come Back Soon!
      Miz Helen5 stars

      Reply
    15. Carole from Carole's Chatter says

      January 28, 2016 at 11:55 am

      Hi Dee, this would be a super contribution to Food on Friday: Cheese over at Carole's Chatter. Cheers

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 28, 2016 at 1:23 pm

        Thanks, Carole! I'll have to stop by the party! 🙂

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