HAWAIIAN SLIDERS (Ham, Turkey & Cheese Sliders with Caramelized Pineapple)

Hawaiian Sliders

It's going to be a long weekend of family favorites!  Lots of fun and activities - at home, at the cabin, and on the boats, and lots of meals and snacks to make for the crowd.  I'm never quite sure exactly HOW many people will be with us on holiday weekends, as the crowd comes and goes, but I do know that these are a favorite!!

​Every time that we make theses delicious Hawaiian Sliders, they are DEVOURED!  Perfect with leftover ham or turkey...and perfect on Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls.  And these become true Hawaiian Sliders when you add a spoonful of Caramelized Pineapple to the stack!  Caramelized Pineapple takes these familiar little sandwiches to a whole new level - people BEG me for the secret recipe!

Ham, Turkey & Cheese Sliders

Simple ingredients that we almost always have on hand.  I can throw all of the makings in a cooler, or assemble ahead of time and only have to heat them up when we are ready to eat. 

​You can heat them up over a campfire, in the oven, or even a toaster oven.  My brother Tom makes these on larger buns, wraps each sandwich individually in foil, loads them into a heavy paper grocery bag, gives the outside of the paper bag a quick rinse with cold water, and heats the entire bag up in the oven for a crowd.  Ready in less than 20 minutes!

Hawaiian Sliders - ready for the oven!

Slather the Hawaiian dinner rolls with a dressing made of mayo or Miracle Whip blended with some zesty mustard, and layer Swiss cheese, turkey, ham, and more Swiss cheese.  The buttery savory sauce on the top really makes these sandwiches so good!  With just a hint of onion, poppy seed and Worcestershire sauce, these are just a little bit messy to eat, but oh so good...

​And for that Hawaiian Slider, add a spoonful of Caramelized Pineapple to the stack - OH SO GOOD!

Ham, Turkey & Cheese Sliders

We've been enjoying these delicious sandwiches at home, when camping, and at parties for dozens of years now, but invariably someone always asks me for the recipe!

​Hope that you enjoy as much as we do!

Ham, Turkey & Cheese Sliders

HAWAIIAN SLIDERS (Ham, Turkey & Cheese Sliders with Caramelized Pineapple)

​Every time that I make these, my family DEVOURS them!   Perfect with leftover ham or turkey…and perfect on Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls!  Caramelized Pineapple take these traditional ham, turkey & swiss cheese sliders on a whole new twist to the classic!
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Hawaiian Sliders (Ham, Turkey & Cheese Sliders with Caramelized Pineapple)

​INGREDIENTS:
12 Hawaiian Sweet Dinner Rolls
12 slices ham
12 slices turkey breast
12 slices Swiss cheese (cut into half)
Caramelized Pineapple (recipe below)
¼ cup Miracle Whip
1 tablespoon Zesty Honey Mustard (Dietz & Watson)
 
CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE:
2 tablespoons butter
1 (8 oz.) can pineapple tidbits
¼ cup brown sugar
 
POPPY SEED SAUCE:
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1 tablespoon zesty honey mustard
½ tablespoon finely minced onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds
 
HOW WE MAKE THESE:

1. Preheat oven, toaster oven or grill to 350 degrees.  Spray 9x13 baking pan with non-stick spray or get your cast iron pan out and ready!  These are also good to make and wrap individually in foil (I usually place two sandwiches in each piece of foil) if you are serving outdoors.
2. Slice rolls open.  Mix Miracle Whip and spicy honey mustard; spread over tops and bottoms of rolls.  Place a half slice of Swiss cheese on the bottom of the roll; layer with turkey, ham, and a tablespoon of caramelized pineapple (optional).  Top with another half slice of Swiss cheese.  Place top of Hawaiian rolls on top. 
3. In a small bowl, whisk together Poppy Seed Sauce ingredients; spoon over top of sandwich buns.  Cover with foil, and bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. 
4. Serve warm!

 
YIELD:  Makes 12 sandwiches
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TO MAKE CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE:  In a small non-stick frypan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.  Drain an 8 oz. can of pineapple bits and add to pan.  Add ¼ cup brown sugar and stir to combine.  Cook over medium heat until pineapple is tender and caramelized, stirring frequently., about 15-20 minutes.  Caramelized Pineapple can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to use.

Originally published July 2016; revised and reposted January 2020.
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