Cherry Glazed Ham Cheese (Printer View)

Delicious sliders featuring ham, Swiss cheese, and a tangy cherry glaze baked to golden perfection.

# What you'll need:

→ Sliders

01 - 12 slider buns (Hawaiian or brioche)
02 - 12 slices deli ham (9 oz)
03 - 12 slices Swiss cheese
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Cherry Glaze

05 - 1/2 cup cherry preserves or jam
06 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
07 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

10 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
03 - Slice slider buns horizontally. Place bottom halves in baking dish, layer each with ham and Swiss cheese, then cover with top halves.
04 - Combine cherry preserves, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and black pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until smooth and heated through, about 3 minutes.
05 - Brush melted butter evenly over tops of the buns.
06 - Spoon or brush cherry glaze generously over the tops of the sliders.
07 - Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
08 - Remove foil and bake an additional 8 to 10 minutes until tops are golden and cheese is melted.
09 - Remove from oven and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
10 - Serve sliders warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Sweet and savory cherry glaze elevates the classic slider
  • Easy to prepare and great for feeding a crowd
02 -
  • This recipe contains wheat, milk, and mustard allergens
  • Slider buns can be swapped for brioche or Hawaiian for subtle flavor differences
03 -
  • Warm the cherry glaze gently to avoid burning the preserves
  • Let the sliders rest for a few minutes before serving to help cheese set and keep sandwiches intact
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