Pear Ham Cheese Sliders (Printer Friendly)

Soft rolls filled with pears, ham, and melted cheese for a flavorful snack or lunch.

# What You Need:

→ Sliders

01 - 6 soft slider rolls (such as Hawaiian rolls)
02 - 3 ripe pears, thinly sliced
03 - 6 slices deli ham
04 - 6 slices Swiss or cheddar cheese
05 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
06 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
07 - 1 tablespoon butter, melted

→ Glaze (optional)

08 - 1 tablespoon honey
09 - 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
02 - Cut the slider rolls horizontally and place the bottom halves in the prepared baking dish.
03 - Combine Dijon mustard and mayonnaise in a small bowl and spread evenly on the cut sides of both bottom and top roll halves.
04 - Layer ham, cheese, and sliced pears evenly over the bottom halves of the rolls.
05 - Place the top halves of the rolls over the fillings to enclose the sliders.
06 - Brush the tops with melted butter; optionally, mix honey and poppy seeds into the butter before brushing for extra flavor.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the cheese melts and tops turn golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then separate sliders before serving.

# Pro Advice:

01 -
  • This is the kind of lunchbox upgrade that makes boring sandwiches a distant memory.
  • The pairing of juicy pears, oozing cheese, and savory ham hits every craving in one perfect bite.
02 -
  • If you over-bake, the rolls can get crunchy instead of soft—keep an eye on the color for best results.
  • Switching cheeses (like Gruyère or provolone) really changes the vibe—don’t be afraid to experiment.
03 -
  • Layer the cheese on both sides of the ham for extra melt and to keep the juices inside.
  • Brushing with the butter-glaze mixture just before baking makes the tops perfectly golden and irresistible.
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