Crock Pot Ham & Cheese Sliders are the perfect easy party or game-day recipe — melty, buttery, and packed with savory-sweet flavor. They’re made right in your slow cooker, which keeps the rolls soft, gooey, and perfectly warm without drying out.Here’s a simple and irresistible version 👇
🧀 Crock Pot Ham & Cheese Sliders
🍽️ Serves:
12 sliders (about 4–6 people)
⏱️ Time:
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 1½–2 hrs on Low
Ingredients
Sliders:
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1 package (12-count) Hawaiian sweet rolls (like King’s Hawaiian)
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¾ lb (12 oz) deli ham, thinly sliced
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8–10 slices Swiss cheese (or provolone, cheddar, or your favorite meltable cheese)
Buttery topping:
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
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1 Tbsp Dijon mustard (or honey mustard for sweetness)
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1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 Tbsp brown sugar (optional, for that sweet-savory flavor)
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp poppy seeds (optional, but classic)
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½ tsp garlic powder
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Assemble the sliders
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Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally (keep them attached as one big sheet).
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Place the bottom halves inside a lightly greased slow cooker (or on parchment paper for easier cleanup).
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Layer half the cheese, all the ham, and the rest of the cheese.
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Place the top halves of the rolls on top.
2. Make the buttery sauce
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In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, mustard, Worcestershire, onion powder, garlic powder, poppy seeds, and brown sugar.
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Pour or brush the mixture evenly over the tops of the rolls.
3. Slow cook
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Cover the crock pot with a layer of paper towels under the lid (to absorb condensation).
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Cook on LOW for 1½ to 2 hours, or until the cheese is melted and the rolls are hot and slightly crisp around the edges.
4. Serve
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Use a spatula to remove sliders from the slow cooker.
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Slice between each roll and serve warm.
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Perfect with chips, pickles, or a light salad.
💡 Tips & Variations
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Swap ham for turkey, roast beef, or even pulled pork.
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Add a few pickle slices or caramelized onions inside for extra flavor.
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For a spicy kick, mix a spoonful of horseradish or sriracha into the butter sauce.
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Want them crispy? After slow cooking, pop them under the broiler for 2–3 minutes to toast the tops.
Would you like me to give you a baked oven version too (same sliders but done in 20 minutes instead of 2 hours)?
