Cuban sliders are loaded with ham, Swiss cheese, and dill pickles, finished with a dijon-mustard and onion butter spread. Super easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser—perfect for potlucks, game day, or a simple weeknight dinner.
These sliders are reliably popular because they’re fast to assemble, bake up golden and melty, and reheat beautifully. Serve them warm straight from the oven, pack them for a potluck, or enjoy them cold as an easy snack. The combination of sweet Hawaiian rolls, savory ham, nutty Swiss, and tangy dill pickles is finished with a buttery dijon spread for an irresistible bite.
Each tray is layered with ham, Swiss cheese, and dill pickle slices, then brushed with a dijon, onion, and melted butter mixture before baking until the tops are toasted and the cheese is melted.
How to make this Cuban Sliders Recipe:
- Slice the slider buns in half. Keep the sheet of Hawaiian rolls intact; slice the whole sheet horizontally and place the bottom half in a greased 9×13 baking pan.
- Layer the fillings. Arrange sliced ham, Swiss cheese, and dill pickle slices evenly over the bottom half of the rolls, then place the top half of the rolls back on.
- Make the dijon spread and pour it over the top. Whisk together melted butter, dijon mustard, and minced onion, then spoon or drizzle the mixture across the roll tops so it soaks into the bread.
- Cover and bake. Tent with foil and bake, then uncover to brown the tops and finish melting the cheese.
Ingredients Needed for Cuban Sliders:
- Hawaiian Rolls: A 24-pack sheet works well—the bread’s slight sweetness complements the fillings.
- Sliced Ham: Deli-sliced ham or leftover Cuban-style pork if you have it.
- Swiss Cheese: Deli-sliced Swiss melts nicely and pairs perfectly with ham.
- Dill Pickles: Sliced dill pickle chips or thin slices from a whole pickle.
- Dijon Mustard: Adds tang to the butter spread and the sliders themselves.
- Butter: Melted unsalted butter to make the dijon spread to drizzle on top before baking.
- Minced Onion: Use finely diced fresh onion or dehydrated minced onion for convenience.
What about the Cuban pork?
Many readers ask about using traditional Cuban pork. Slow-roasted Cuban pork is delicious, but it requires more time to prepare. If you have leftover Cuban pork, feel free to substitute it for the deli ham. This recipe is intentionally quick—designed to recreate the classic Cuban sandwich flavors in about 30 minutes.
The sliders are simple to assemble, bake quickly, and are versatile: serve warm, reheat easily, or enjoy cold.
More easy family dinner ideas:
- Tamale Pie
- Burger Bowls
- Easy Skillet Lasagna
- Baked Chicken Quesadillas
Cuban Sliders
Ingredients
- 24-pack Hawaiian rolls
- 1 package sliced ham (lunch meat)
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- Dill pickles, sliced
Dijon Spread
- 2 tbsp minced onion
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9×13 baking pan and set aside.
- Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom half in the prepared pan.
- Layer ham, Swiss cheese, and dill pickles evenly over the bottom rolls. Place the top half of the rolls over the fillings.
Dijon Spread
- Whisk together melted butter and dijon mustard. Stir in the minced onion (or grate fresh onion if you prefer a smoother texture). Spoon the mixture over the roll tops, letting it soak into the bread.
- Cover the pan with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until the tops are lightly toasted and browned.
- Cut into sliders, remove from the pan, and serve warm.
Equipment
- 9×13 baking pan
Nutrition
Calories: 285 kcal |
Carbohydrates: 34 g |
Protein: 14 g |
Fat: 12 g
Nutrition information is an approximation.
Photography by KJandcompany.co
Recipe first published May 20, 2014. Updated October 9, 2020 with new images and details.
