These quick and simple ham and cheese sliders are perfect for any last minute Thanksgiving Day meal and are a great way to utilize your leftovers. Using cheese, deli ham (or your own baked ham), and bread rolls, you can whip up this easy meal in no time at all! Originally from Southern Living, these sliders are great for Thanksgiving and any other occasion!
INGREDIENTS
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 Tbsp. whole-grain mustard
1 Tbsp. honey
12 Hawaiian sweet rolls (such as King’s Hawaiian Original Sweet Rolls), split
1 lb. thinly sliced deli ham
8 oz. Gruyère cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare oven and baking dish: Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease an 11- x 7-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
Make sauce: Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a small saucepan over medium-high. Add flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk; bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium; cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in salt and nutmeg. Set aside.
Make honey-mustard mixture: Stir together mustard and honey in a small bowl; set aside. Microwave remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a small microwavable bowl on HIGH until melted, about 20 seconds.
Build sliders: Arrange bottom roll halves in prepared baking dish; spread evenly with honey-mustard. Top evenly with ham, milk sauce, and cheese. Replace top roll halves; brush tops evenly with melted butter, and sprinkle with parsley. Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake sliders: Bake in preheated oven 8 minutes. Remove and discard foil. Continue baking until cheese is melted and rolls are golden, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
