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Best Easy Ham and Cheese Bento Box Sliders

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These buttery, cheesy ham sliders come together in about 20 minutes using simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for school lunches, game-day parties, or a quick weeknight dinner that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (12-count) package Hawaiian sweet rolls
  • 12 ounces deli ham, thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. Keep the entire slab of 12 Hawaiian rolls connected. Using a serrated knife, carefully slice through the entire slab horizontally, separating the top half from the bottom half. Place the bottom half of the rolls in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Fold the deli ham slices in half and arrange them evenly over the bottom layer of rolls. Cover every bit of bread (about 6 ounces of ham for this layer).
  4. Layer the Swiss cheese slices over the ham, overlapping slightly. Make sure the cheese covers the ham completely.
  5. Add the rest of the ham slices over the cheese for a double layer.
  6. Carefully set the top half of the roll slab over the fillings, aligning the edges. Press down gently to compact slightly.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
  8. Using a pastry brush, generously brush the entire top surface of the rolls with the butter sauce, including the edges and sides. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of sauce for later.
  9. Evenly sprinkle the poppy seeds over the buttered tops.
  10. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 15 minutes.
  11. Remove the foil and brush the tops with the reserved butter sauce. Bake uncovered for another 5-7 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and the edges are slightly crispy.
  12. Let the sliders rest in the dish for 5 minutes. Use a sharp knife to cut along the individual roll lines.
  13. Serve warm.

Notes

For best results, use room-temperature butter for the sauce. Let sliders rest 5 minutes before cutting to prevent cheese from oozing out. To prevent soggy bottoms, avoid over-brushing the bottom layer of rolls and bake on a lower oven rack if needed. Sliders can be assembled the night before and refrigerated; add 5-10 minutes to covered baking time.

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