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These easy Homemade Pull Apart Crispy Prosciutto and Cheese Sliders are my new go-to easy appetizer for holiday parties this season. Soft dinner rolls layered with jam, Swiss cheese, and baked crispy prosciutto. Then, a salty Dijon poppy seed garlic butter is poured over the rolls right before baking. Just so delicious. Everyone is obsessed with these! They’re cheesy on the inside, yet golden and toasted outside, with a delicious garlic butter topping.
Never was I the girl who thought I would be making prosciutto and cheese sliders for the holidays, but here we are! And to be honest, I’m so in love with this recipe!!
Ham and prosciutto were just not something I grew up with. My family never had either one at holiday parties. It wasn’t until I started to cook that we all discovered how delicious they can be! As you probably know, we especially love prosciutto!
My mom will tell you that her favorites are glazed ham and crispy prosciutto! She actually will not eat prosciutto unless it’s crispy!
She’s really the reason I came up with this recipe. I wanted to test out classic ham and cheese sliders, but I knew she wouldn’t be into regular deli ham on a roll.
Crispy prosciutto was the obvious solution! And these came out so delicious! We’ve all been in love with these sliders.
I added these cute buns to my Thanksgiving and Christmas menus! They’re just so scrumptious!
Here are the details
Ingredients
- thin slices of deli-cut prosciutto
- soft dinner rolls, I use the King’s Hawaiian Rolls
- fig preserves
- fontina and Swiss cheese
- salted butter
- Dijon mustard
- Worcestershire sauce
- poppyseeds
- fresh thyme
- garlic
Special Tools
Just a couple of sheet pans and some parchment paper! Nothing new here!
Steps
Step 1: crisp the prosciutto
Arrange the prosciutto on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then bake for about 10 minutes. Get that prosciutto crispy!
Here’s a little tip: Make some extra for snacks! I always find that a few pieces disappear; my brothers sneak pieces all the time!
Step 2: slice the rolls
Take the dinner rolls and slice them in half. I wish the rolls came pre-sliced, but I have yet to find any already sliced on the market!
Step 3: add the main ingredients
Spread the fig preserves over the bottom of the rolls, then add both cheese and the prosciutto.
Put the top half of the rolls over the prosciutto.
Step 4: make the butter sauce
Mix the melted butter with Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, fresh thyme, garlic, and some black pepper.
Pour the butter sauce over the rolls.
Step 5: bake and serve
All you do now is bake! Get that cheese melty! The rolls will smell so delicious as they bake away!
Slice the rolls and serve them warm. I like to garnish with fresh thyme, which I just think is so pretty this time of year! It gets you right in the holiday mood.
Just as great for Thanksgiving as they will be for all upcoming holiday gatherings!
Looking for other easy holiday appetizers?? Here are my favorites:
Sweet and Savory Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Puff Pastry Twists
Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates
Pull Apart Roasted Garlic Pizza Dip Sliders
Whipped Goat Cheese with Warm Candied Bacon and Dates
Lastly, if you make these Crispy Prosciutto and Cheese Sliders, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Ham and Cheese Sliders
Ingredients
- 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
- 1 package (12 count) dinner rolls, halved lengthwise
- 1/4 cup fig preserves
- 3/4 cup shredded fontina cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400° F.2. Arrange the prosciutto on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until crispy, 8-10 minutes.3. Place the bottom half of the dinner rolls on a separate baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread the fig preserves over the bottom half of the rolls. Layer on the fontina and Swiss cheese. Top with crispy prosciutto. Place the top half of the rolls over the prosciutto, gently pressing down to secure. 4. In a bowl, mix the butter, dijon, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, garlic, and some black pepper. Pour the butter mixture evenly over the rolls. Cover the rolls with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese has melted. 5. Slice the rolls and serve warm! I like to top with fresh thyme!
Nutrition
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
So good!!! I’ve made them 5 times in 2 months. 2 tbsp of poppy seeds is excessive. I just sprinkled them on the top after the first time! I also can never find a pack of 12 dinner rolls so I just use the recipe for 6 rolls!
Hey Rileigh,
Big thanks for making this recipe and sharing back. So glad it hit the spot!
Happy Holidays!
I brought the sliders to a party and everyone loved them! It was an easy recipe to make but really delicious!
Hey Jenny,
Awesome! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad it turned out nicely for you!
Merry Christmas!🎄🎁
Can’t wait to make! We are doing a progressive dinner crawl with appetizers at each house! We are the second house. How would you prepare these in advance to where I can just bake right before everyone arrives? Thank you!
Hi Tara,
I would make them all the way and then just keep on low in the oven at like 200F.
I hope this helps!
Yummy, but I don’t see where in the directions I am supposed to add the poppy seeds? I added them to the butter mixture.
Hey Ellen,
Awesome! Thanks for making this recipe and your feedback, love to hear it was a hit!
Yes, the poppy seeds are added in step 4.
Happy New Year!🥂🎆
Made these for a party and everyone loved them! All your recipes are the bomb! Thank you.
Hey Ken,
Awesome! I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, so glad it was enjoyed!
These sliders were a hit with the whole family! Served them alongside minestrone soup. Will definitely be making again!
Hey Lynn,
Awesome! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I’m so glad it was a hit. Have the best week!
Would it work well to use Kings Hawaiian Rolls here or is a different role better?
Hi Katie,
That’s exactly what I use! Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it!
This is SO YUMMY!!! It is one of my favorites that I bring to parties/holidays. Whenever I make them for parties, its always the first thing gone. So easy, so flavorful, so delicious!!! 10/5 stars
Yay! Love to hear this, Tia! Thanks so much for making this recipe so often and your feedback. Happy Sunday!
We always make these for parties and potlucks! Such a massive crowd pleaser!!
Love to hear this, Lindsay! Thanks so much for making this recipe so often and sharing with others! Happy Sunday! xx
Can these be made ahead of time and possibly frozen? And you recommend some make ahead apps that are easy to warm up? Thanks! Love all your recipes !
Hey Susan,
Sure, I would make just up until baking and freeze then finish the recipe when you want. Here are some other make ahead apps:
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/hot-honey-mozzarella-sticks/
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/roasted-garlic-caprese-dip/
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/chicken-enchilada-bean-dip/
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/oven-toasted-garlic-herb-cheese-ravioli/
I hope this helps, please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
We had these with tomato soup and loved them! Thank you!
Thank you so much, Maura! So glad to hear this recipe was a winner, I appreciate you making it! xx
Ate these for lunch today and oh my!! It was delicious! All the flavors exploding in my mouth. Smells delicious when baking. Recipe is definitely a keeper!
Hey Sandra,
Thanks so much for making this recipe! Love to hear it turned out well for you:) Have the best week! xxT
These were just awesome. My card playing friends raved about them!! Only mod I made was unsalted butter and half that amount. Was perfect!!!
Hey Cathy,
Happy Friday!! Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a try, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! XxT
Tried these on a whim for New Year’s Day and, holy cow, SO good! My husband loved them, and asked if there were any other slider recipes on your site (which I knew there were). We’ve since had them as a lunch/dinner one football Sunday, and plan to make them for the Super Bowl.
Hey Mallory,
Awesome! Thanks a bunch for making this recipe, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! Have a nice Sunday:) xx
Hi, can you make these a few days ahead of time? If so, how do you recommend?
Hi Kelly,
Sure, I would prep the recipe and then you can follow the baking instructions when you are ready to serve. I hope this helps! xx
These sound delicious!! But 3 ounces of prosciutto doesn’t sound like a lot, have you ever tried doubling that amount? Or would that be too much? Merry Christmas and thanks for all your recipes!!
Hi Susan,
You could totally double the amount if you wanted to:) I hope you love this recipe! Happy Holidays! xT
When do poppy sends come into play?
Hi Kim,
Sorry about that, you can add the poppy seeds in step 4. I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xx