Cherry Glazed Ham Cheese (Printable)

Tender ham and Swiss layered with tangy cherry glaze create a sweet and savory bite.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Sliders

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

→ Cherry Glaze

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

→ Garnish

10 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
02 - Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
03 - Slice buns horizontally and place bottom halves in the baking dish.
04 - Top each bottom bun half with one slice of ham followed by one slice of Swiss cheese, then cover with top bun halves.
05 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine cherry preserves, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and black pepper; stir until smooth and heated through, approximately 3 minutes.
06 - Brush melted butter evenly over the tops of the slider buns.
07 - Spoon or brush the cherry glaze generously over each slider top.
08 - Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and continue baking for 8 to 10 minutes until tops are golden brown and cheese is melted.
10 - Remove sliders from oven, allow to cool for 3 to 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
11 - Serve sliders warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Fun, crowd-pleasing flavor combination
  • Quick assembly makes it easy for busy schedules
02 -
  • These sliders contain wheat, milk, and mustard as allergens.
  • If using brioche buns, check for egg content.
03 -
  • Let sliders rest for a few minutes after baking for easier slicing.
  • Double the glaze for an extra-saucy version.
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