One past Sunday I needed to make a dish for my church’s fellowship dinner and this recipe idea came from my oldest son, Barrett, who had tasted a similar dish. So, I thought that I would try my hand at these sliders and I was amazed. Needless to say I didn’t take any leftovers home from church that night, because they were gone fast! “Keto Brown Sugar Dinner Roll Ham Sliders Recipe”
But, can you go wrong with melted butter and brown sugar??? Not really! The sweet brown sugar glaze will make the tops of the sweet rolls crunchy and sweet. The poppy seeds are mainly for look, lol, and have no flavor. My son suggested that the next time that I make these is too leave out the poppy seeds, because he said that they just get all over your fingers! Lol
Also, I made mine with packaged deli ham and another good idea would be to use any type of leftover Holiday ham or use any easy leftover ham.
KETO TIP!!!!
This recipe IS KETO FRIENDLY!! Start with keto dinner rolls and use a brown sugar substitute. The perfect keto meal or keto appetizers!
What goes in Keto brown sugar glazed ham and cheese sliders?
- ham slices
- sliced cheese – any kind of cheese will work, for example: swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese or pepper jack cheese
- keto dinner rolls
What goes in the brown sugar glaze for sliders?
- butter
- brown sugar substitute
- dry mustard
- Worcestershire sauce
- poppy seeds
Can I replace the dry mustard with dijon mustard?
Both types of mustard, whether it be dry mustard or dijon mustard will give you the same flavor in your recipes. Usually, depending on which one of these that I have on hand is the type that I will add to my recipes. Your local grocery store will sell both types of mustard, plus many more kinds of mustard. But, for this question, you will need to use 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard for each teaspoon of dry mustard in your recipes.
What kind of ham goes in ham and cheese sliders?
As long as the ham that you choose is a fully cooked ham, you can
- sliced deli ham – purchased in the package or at your deli meat department by the pound
- bone-in ham that has been sliced off of the bone
- boneless ham that has been shaved or sliced
- leftover ham steak
- spiral cut ham
- any extra ham that you have from a Holiday meal
- whole ham roast
How do you make ham & cheese sliders with a brown sugar glaze? (scroll down for recipe card)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees f
- Spray 10″ x 15″ Pyrex dish or casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray
- Take a sharp knife and cut the rolls in half
- Separate each bottom half
- Place the bottom halves of the rolls in a single layer in the baking dish
- Add 3 slices of deli ham to each roll, folding each slice of ham individually and placing it on top of each other
- Add a layer of cheese across all of the ham slices
- Add the tops of the rolls
- In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, brown sugar, poppy seeds, dry mustard and Worcestershire sauce
- Pour or brush the sweet glaze over the tops of the rolls
- Cover with foil
- Bake covered for 25 minutes
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted
- Serve and enjoy!
“Keto Brown Sugar Dinner Roll Ham Sliders Recipe”
What is the difference between breakfast sliders and breakfast casseroles?
The difference between breakfast sliders and breakfast casseroles is the use of the rolls or dinner rolls in the recipe. Breakfast sliders are mini sandwiches made with either dinner rolls or Hawaiian rolls. Usually, casseroles are a blend of eggs, meat, veggies and cheese poured into a casserole dish and baked in the oven. Which is an easy recipe, but not the same as a breakfast slider recipe.
However, you can make breakfast sliders with ham, cheese and egg. Scrambled eggs can be added to the ham and cheese in the sliders or you can add a fried egg to each slider before baking in the oven. Simply, take a large skillet and either scramble or fry your eggs before adding them to the inside of each slider.
Ham and cheese slider Q&A’s!
What seasonings can I change for savory sliders instead of sweet glazed sliders? You can always leave out the brown sugar in this simple glaze recipe and add different spices, such as: black pepper, cayenne pepper, or garlic powder. The best way to find a new great recipe is to experiment with different seasonings. Start with a smaller recipe changes to prevent food waste and be creative.
Are sliders an appetizer or are sliders a meal? Both, sliders can be appetizers or a meal, depending on how many that you have for a serving, plus if you have side dishes to go along with you ham and cheese sliders. You can your leftover ham steak dinner and make ham and cheese sliders for an evening meal.
What’s the difference between a slider and a sandwich? Typically, a slider is a sandwich in a mini form. Both a slider and a sandwich have bread, meat and cheese, but they are just different in size.
How do you keep sliders warm at a party? Wrap your sliders in a sheet of foil and place them into a slow cooker on the warm setting.
Can I eat leftover ham and cheese sliders the next day? Yes, place leftovers in an airtight container or add plastic wrap to the casserole dish and place into the refrigerator for up to 3 days or up to 3 months in the freezer.
How many sliders per person for a party? For dinner you will want to have 3 sliders per person, but for a party make 1 to 2 sliders per person.
Why are my sliders soggy on the bottom? If you pour too much melted butter over the rolls the bottoms will become soggy.
Do you cover sliders when baking? Yes, you need to the cover the sliders during the first 25 minutes of cooking and then cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
How to make ham and cheese sliders without poppyseed? To make ham and cheese sliders without the poppyseed, you will need to just leave out the poppyseed from the recipe.
What do you put on top of the sliders? Butter is the best part to a slider sauce. Then, follow your recipe for a savory sauce or a sweet glaze to pour on top of the rolls.
Can you make ham and cheese sliders without mustard? Yes, you can leave out the mustard in the slider glaze.
What cheese goes best on ham sandwich? Any kind of cheese will work, for example: swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese or pepper jack cheese will be good on a ham sandwich.
How much meat is in a slider? 2-3 slices of deli meat is perfect for sliders or 2 ounces of meat for each slider sandwich.
What buns are best for sliders? Hawaiian rolls are the best buns to make ham and cheese sliders with.
How do you keep sliders from drying out? Keep a sheet of aluminum foil over the sliders to keep them from drying out.
How far in advance can you make sliders or sandwiches? You can make sliders a day ahead before they will dry out. Make the sliders a day ahead and then bake them right before you want to serve them.
Keto Brown Sugar Dinner Roll Ham Sliders Recipe
Keto Brown Sugar ham and cheese sliders!
Ingredients
Sandwiches
- 2 packages of Keto Dinner rolls (24 rolls)
- 1 pound of sliced cheese
- 2 pounds of deli sliced ham
Brown Sugar Glaze
- 1 stick of melted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar substitute
- 1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 tablespoon dry mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
- Spray 10" x 15" Pyrex dish or casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray
- Take a sharp knife and cut the rolls in half
- Separate each bottom half
- Place the bottom halves of the rolls in a single layer in the baking dish
- Add 3 slices of deli ham to each roll, folding each slice of ham individually and placing it on top of each other
- Add a layer of cheese across all of the ham slices
- Add the tops of the rolls
- In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, brown sugar, poppy seeds, dry mustard and Worcestershire sauce
- Pour or brush the sweet glaze over the tops of the rolls
- Cover with foil
- Bake covered for 25 minutes
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted
- Serve and enjoy!
My family loves these ham and cheese sliders, but I believe that the part of this recipe that they love is the brown sugar glaze. You can make these sliders with a classic ham, an entire ham that you have sliced, leftover spiral ham from a Holiday dinner or even from slow cooker ham leftovers. This recipe is so versatile that any type of ham can be used to make a quick dinner.
Also, this is the perfect quick weeknight meal that can be made ahead of time and baked later for those busy nights.
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“Keto Brown Sugar Dinner Roll Ham Sliders Recipe”