Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders filled with fresh sliced pineapple, ham, cheddar, and topped with a spicy mayo. A definite favorite next time you entertain!
These Spicy Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders are AMAZING! The fresh pineapple combined with the spicy mayo take these sliders to the next level. Make extra because they will disappear so fast.
Ingredients for Making Spicy Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders:
Spicy Mayo:
- Unsalted butter, melted
- Mayonnaise
- Dijon mustard
- Brown sugar
- Garlic powder
- Siracha
The Sliders:
- Slider Buns: King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls are my favorite slider buns because they are all attached. It’s easy to slice them all in half at once and then lift the tops off as one piece. Plus, they taste so good and are the perfect size.
- Mayonnaise: Your favorite brand.
- Deli ham slices and cheddar cheese slices: Thin slices are best.
- Fresh pineapple: Definitely use fresh pineapple over canned. Slice the pineapple thin and slider bun size.
- Poppy seeds: For the garnish before baking.
How to Make Spicy Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders:
Spicy Mayo:
Melt the butter. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, garlic powder, and siracha. Mix well and set aside.
The Sliders:
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray 9×13 baking sheet with non-stick spray.
- Slice slider buns in half, lift off the tops, and set aside. Place slider bottoms into a 9×13 baking sheet.
- Spread an even layer of mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Top with a layer of deli ham and a slice of cheddar cheese. Then, top with a slice of fresh pineapple. Return tops of slider buns to the sandwich.
- With a pastry brush, spread spicy mayo over the tops of the buns until the sauce is gone. Immediately sprinkle with poppy seeds.
- Loosely cover with foil. Bake at 350° F for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melty. Remove foil and bake for another 5 minutes or until golden brown.
This recipe pairs well with the French Onion Sliders to give your guests the perfect celebration smorgasbord!
–Kim
Spicy Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders
Ham and Cheese Sliders filled with fresh sliced pineapple, ham, cheddar and topped with a spicy mayo. A definite favorite next time you entertain!
Servings: 20 sliders
Equipment
- 1 9×13 baking pan
Ingredients
Spicy Mayo:
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1-2 Tablespoons Siracha more if desired
The Sliders:
- 20 Hawaiian slider buns
- 6 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 pound deli ham slices
- 20 2×2 slices Cheddar cheese
- Fresh pineapple sliced thin and slider bun size
Garnish:
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
Instructions
Spicy Mayo:
- In a small microwave safe bowl, melt 4 Tablespoons butter.
- Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, garlic powder, and siracha. Mix well and set aside.
- If sauce thickens, microwave for 10 seconds to re-melt butter.
The Sliders:
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray 9×13 baking sheet with non-stick spray.
- As a group, slice Hawaiian slider buns in half, lift off the tops (as a group), and set aside. Place slider bottoms (as a group) into a 9×13 baking sheet.
- Spread an even layer of mayonnaise (not spicy mayo) on the bottom half of each bun.
- Top with a layer of deli ham and a slice of cheddar cheese. Top with a slice of fresh pineapple. Return tops of slider buns to the sandwich.
- With a pastry brush, spread spicy mayo over the tops of the buns until the sauce is gone. Immediately sprinkle with poppy seeds.
- Loosely cover with foil. Bake at 350° F for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melty.
- Remove foil and bake for another 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
To reheat, place sliders on a baking sheet, cover with foil, and bake at 350° F for 12 minutes.
