Description

These Monte Cristo Ham Sliders are a delightful twist on the classic sandwich, featuring layers of Swiss cheese and deli-style ham nestled inside soft slider rolls. Brushed with a buttery Dijon glaze and baked to a golden perfection, they are dusted with powdered sugar and served with a side of raspberry preserves, offering a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors. Ideal as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a tasty snack, these sliders are quick to prepare and perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

Sliders

12 slider rolls (Hawaiian rolls or brioche work best)
12 slices deli-style ham
6 slices Swiss cheese (or more to taste)

Glaze

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

For Serving

Powdered sugar, for dusting
Raspberry preserves, for serving

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish to prevent sticking during baking.
Prepare the slider rolls: Slice the slider rolls in half horizontally and place the bottom halves evenly into the greased baking dish to form the base.
Assemble sliders: Layer slices of Swiss cheese first over the bottom halves, then add the deli ham slices, and top with another layer of Swiss cheese. Cover with the top halves of the sliders to complete the sandwich assembly.
Make the Dijon butter glaze: Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat and stir in the Dijon mustard until well combined, creating a flavorful glaze.
Apply the glaze: Brush the Dijon butter mixture generously over the tops of the slider rolls, ensuring even coverage for flavor and browning.
Bake covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes to allow the cheese to melt and the flavors to meld.
Uncover and brown: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until the tops of the sliders turn a golden brown and slightly crispy.
Finish and serve: Allow the sliders to cool slightly, then dust the tops lightly with powdered sugar. Serve the sliders warm alongside raspberry preserves for dipping, enhancing the sweet and savory contrast.

Notes

Using Hawaiian rolls adds a subtle sweetness that complements the savory ham and cheese.
Feel free to add more Swiss cheese for a cheesier slider.
If you like a stronger mustard flavor, you can increase the amount slightly in the glaze.
Serve immediately for best texture; leftover sliders can be reheated wrapped in foil at 300°F until warmed through.
The powdered sugar dusting is traditional and pairs perfectly with the raspberry preserves for a classic Monte Cristo taste.