Ham and Gouda Sliders

When I share recipes here, it’s important to me that they feel doable. Like, “I just wrangled three kids, forgot to defrost the chicken, and still want dinner to feel like a win” kind of doable. My Ham and Gouda Sliders? Total win.

These little sandwiches come together with buttery brioche buns (aka the softest, most luxurious bread on the planet), layers of ham, and a generous sprinkle of shredded gouda. Yes, shredded. Not slices. Because shredded gouda melts into every nook and cranny for that glorious cheese pull that basically makes time stop for a second.

This is also an excellent excuse to use up any leftover holiday ham that’s been giving you the side-eye from the fridge. Or just grab some fresh deli ham, both work beautifully.

Now here comes the magic: a quick mix of melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, and poppy seeds gets poured all over the tops of the sliders. I don’t just brush it on. I pour it like I’m hosting a one-woman flavor blessing ceremony. The result? Crispy, golden tops and melty, cheesy insides that make these sliders straight-up irresistible.

They’re perfect for game day spreads, laid-back get-togethers, or nights when dinner just needs to be good with very little effort. And if there are leftovers? You’ll be thrilled to eat them cold, standing in front of the fridge like a goblin at 11 p.m. (No judgment—I’ve done it.)

Why You’ll Love These Ham & Gouda Sliders

• Quick to make, easy to love
• Perfect use for deli or leftover ham
• Gooey gouda that actually melts (none of that plasticky slice nonsense)
• Buttery, toasty, golden-topped perfection
• Great for feeding a hungry crowd or your always-starving teenagers

Scroll down for the full recipe card, and get ready to add this one to your regular rotation. Just don’t expect any leftovers.

Ham & Gouda Sliders

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Ingredients

  

• 3/4 cup butter melted
• 1 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 tbsp poppy seeds
• 1 tbsp dried minced onion
• 24 slider buns or mini dinner rolls
• 1 pound deli ham thinly sliced
• 1 pound gouda cheese shredded

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 400℉ and lightly spray a 9X13 baking dish.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together butter, dijon mustard, Worcestershire, poppy seeds, and dried onion and set aside.
• If rolls are not already separated, separate the tops from the bottoms of the rolls and layer the bottoms in the baking dish.
• Layer half of the ham onto the rolls and add a layer of gouda. Repeat.
• Place the tops of the rolls onto the sandwiches. Pour the butter mixture evenly over the rolls.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the rolls are toasted and the cheese is melted.
• Allow to cool slightly before slicing into individual rolls through the ham and cheese layers.