A Secret Breakfast Recipe:
Baked Ham and Swiss Cheese Sliders
A slider is a small sandwich, typically around 3 in (7.6 cm) across, served in a bun. The term primarily refers to small hamburgers, but can also cover any small sandwich served on a slider roll. The term, when used in reference to a small hamburger, refers to a small hamburger patty served on a small bun. According to the earliest citations, the name may have originated aboard U.S. Navy ships, due to the way greasy burgers slid across the galley grill while the ship pitched and rolled.White Castle trademarked the spelling variant “Slyder” and used it between 1985 and 2009.
Welcome to my FIRST secret recipe of 2015! It’s a simple recipe, but one that has me pondering how I’ve managed to live without it thus far in my life…….it’s essentially a sandwich, or should I say a “shoal” of sandwiches, made with the classic combination of ham and cheese, but there the similarities end, as they are baked (an idea I love and shall be copying more often) with a rather delectable and tangy sauce poured over them prior to baking that results in a tasty topping……
…….the recipe is one that I discovered whilst perusing my “secret partner’s blog” over at the very delicious “Lynsey Lou’s Making Your Days Delicious”. Lynsey has a passion for food and cooking. She loves to entertain, research new recipes, read cookbooks, research the latest and greatest thing in the culinary world as well as talk about food to anyone who is interested! (For those readers who aren’t familiar with The Secret Recipe Club, here’s how it works):
The Secret Recipe Club is a way to not only find but share new blogs. Each month, one member is assigned to another member from their group secretly (hence the name). That person selects a recipe (or more) to make, photograph, and then will draft up a blog post. Everyone in the group posts on the same Monday together and gets to see who had their blog and what recipe(s) they chose. It’s such a fun experience and it’s a great way to get new followers, too. There are always new blogs to discover and our club has plenty to offer.
Lynsey has a fabulous site with hundreds of tasty recipes to share; other recipes of hers that took my fancy were: Chicken, bacon, ranch taquitos, Pepper jack and oregano crackers, Sausage balls, Bacon pecan brittle, Cheese cornmeal bread, Breakfast skillet and Cornmeal-herb waffles with salsa and poached eggs. But, it was her tempting Hawaiian Roll Ham and Cheese Sliders AKA “Crack” sandwiches that I finally decided to make……as I don’t live in the USA and therefore don’t have access to some of the ingredients in this recipe, I have had to adapt Lynsey’s recipe slightly, but, they are still “crack sandwiches” and very much on my sandwich menu now and in the future.
If you are looking for an easy brunch or breakfast recipe, or even a simple supper and lunch dish, then this is one for you to try out…..these “sliders” are as tasty as they look and even easier to prepare, plus, they can be made the night before you intend to serve them, making them ideal for lazy, weekend brunches or large gatherings, especially at Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year etc. Do take a look at Lynsey’s original recipe, however my adapted “metric” recipe follows for all of my UK and European readers. Have a great week and see you soon with more recipes and culinary news, as well as some travel reviews and a giveaway. Karen
Baked Ham and Swiss Cheese Sliders
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| Serves | 6 sliders |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Cook time | 15 minutes |
| Total time | 30 minutes |
| Allergy | Wheat |
| Meal type | Breakfast, Lunch, Snack |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Pre-preparable, Serve Hot |
| Occasion | Barbecue, Casual Party, Christmas, Easter |
| Region | American |
| By author | Karen S Burns-Booth |
Ingredients
- 6 white baps, soft bread rolls
- 6 slices ham
- 6 slices Swiss cheese, I used Gruyere
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon English mustard
- 50g unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon English mustard powder
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Note
An easy to assemble and bake breakfast, brunch or light luncheon dish - these "Sliders" are made in under half an hour, but can also be pre-made and stored in the fridge overnight for a quick family breakfast the next day. Use any fillings that suit, although ham and cheese is a classic combination. Recipe inspiration: Lynsey Lou's Making Your Days Delicious blog
Directions
| Step 1 | Pre-heat the oven to 180C/250F/Gas mark 4. |
| Step 2 | Split the rolls in half and mix the mayonnaise and mustard together. Spread some of the mayonnaise mixture on both halves of all the bread rolls and make sandwiches by adding the ham and the cheese. |
| Step 3 | Pack the filled bread rolls into an oven-proof dish. |
| Step 4 | Mix the melted butter with the mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce and the poppy seeds and pour or spoon it over the top of the bread rolls in the dish. |
| Step 5 | At this stage the rolls can be kept in the fridge overnight, but I baked mine straight away. |
| Step 6 | Bake them in the pre-heated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the tops are golden brown. |
| Step 7 | Serve straight away with pickles, chutney, extra mustard and salad leaves. |
These tasty sliders have been made JUST in time for British Breakfast Week too!
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oh my word, my mouth is literally salivating at these sliders.. what a great idea to heat them up like this so that the cheese melts, i’d never have thought of that!… I would devour these in seconds… so simple but SO gorgeous! xx
Thanks Dom – the whole baking idea and the tangy saucy drizzle really made this recipe stand out from the sandwich crowd!
Oh dear god they look amazing! I’m having to look away now Karen, it’s too much for this dairy free girl to handle!
Janie x
I didn’t realise you were dairy-free Janie – does that mean NO cheese?!! Gasp!!! Karen
YUM…..I need to go have breakfast now!!
Thanks Wendy, they were very tasty!
These would be great any time of day!
I agree Lauren! Any time of the day for me too!
These are incredibly cute! Love their small size, and the topping is genius!
great choice for your first assignment of the year!
Thanks Sally! There were extremely tasty! Karen
Hi Karen, those look delicious and beautiful. Pinned!
Thanks Karen!
Ham & Cheese sliders are by far my favorite sandwiches! We always do a mixture of cheeses (because we don’t like Swiss). Growing up, these were at every baby and bridal shower I ever attended with my mom! Great pick for SRC – happy reveal day 🙂
I agree Sarah, they are so versatile and make a great meal for any time of the day……..love the idea of mixed cheeses too! Karen
Happy reveal day! I’m so glad you enjoyed these sandwiches. They truly are a favorite at our house…and we honestly can’t stop with just one!
Thanks for this wonderful recipe Lynsey!
What a perfect finger food for a party! Excellent choice this month 🙂
Thanks Melissa, and so easy to make too!
How yummy!! These look divine! I’d eat them for breakfast, lunch or any time of day!! 🙂
Perfect for any time of day as you say Jess! 😉
Happy Reveal Day! Ham and Cheese is my “go to” sandwich. Great choice for Super Bowl Sunday too! Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
Thanks Lynn and a ham and cheese “sarnie” is always good to go here too!
I have some buried in the back of my brain memory of mini baked ham and swiss rolls but for the life of me I have no idea where or when! That sauce over the top sounds unreal. Great pick!
Thanks JJ! Yes, it is the baking and the sauce that elevates these sliders to another level!
OMG I want these right now. Love those rolls too!
They were delicious Erin!
These look so good Karen! Just exactly the thing I’d like on a lazy Sunday morning (minus the mustard cuz I’m weird picky like that). Thanks for the great recipe.
Thanks so much! I am glad you like these and as you can customise them to suit, as you did!
fantastic pick. I make these as well. They are a family favorite. We made about 40 for my daughter’s first birthday party.
yum!!!
I made these almost exactly as posted, except I made 8 and increased the amount of ham to 2 slices per sandwich. They really were amazing, and yet so simple to put together. I will definitely be enjoying these again! Thanks for sharing. Made for Culinary Quest 2015 by a Toasted Tourist.
Thanks Jackie – that is so good to know and I also agree that extra ham is always a bonus too! Karen/FT
Another wonderful recipe Karen. We really enjoyed these tasty sandwiches. They had so much flavor. I love how quick and easy they are to prepare. We will be enjoying this tasty treat again, soon. Thank you for sharing, your recipes never disappoint. Made for Culinary Quest 2015.
I am so pleased Ger, these are a favourite of mine too! Karen
So simple and so tasty. Thanks for sharing, Karen. Made for CQ2.
lazyme
Wonderful! Ham and swiss is so classic, but this really dresses it up. We loved it warm with the fun poppy seed topping. Easy and simple meal. Thanks for sharing! CQ2
Made these for brunch today. I just ate two of them myself. They really hit the spot! I love the Worschester/mustard drizzle. Yummy! A friend of mine used to make some like this, but she never gave me her recipe. Thanks for sharing. Make for CQ 2015 for LBOB’s
These are wonderful. So quick and delicious. Made for Culinary Quest 2.
These are wonderful. So quick and delicious. Made for Culinary Quest 2.
Baked Ham and Swiss Cheese Sliders
Thanks Lynn, so glad you liked them!
Thanks Lynn!