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Cuban Sliders With Hawaiian Rolls

Cuban Sliders made with soft Hawaiian rolls, layered with melted Swiss cheese, tender shredded pork, savory ham, and crisp dill pickles. If you’re looking for a quick and easy family dinner idea, party food or game day snack, this one’s a must-try!

Try my other popular slider recipes: Cheeseburger Sliders, Crack Chicken Sliders and Ham & Cheese Sliders.

Sliders are amazing and easy for parties! We love these Cuban ones because it mixes things up from the sliders we typically see (i.e., buffalo or BBQ pork) they are perfect for game day, superbowl parties, and they have a tropical vibe for parties or dinners during the summer months.

Cuban slider with a bite removed.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Ingredients for cuban siiders in small bowl on counter.

12 Hawaiian rolls

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup yellow mustard

1/2 teaspoon cayenne 

2 cups pulled pork

1/2 pound ham, deli sliced

1/2 pound Swiss cheese, deli sliced

1 cup dill pickle chips

2 tablespoon butter, melted

1 teaspoon minced dried onion

Step by Step Instructions

Mayonnaise mixture in mixing bowl.
Mayonnaise mixture spread on bottom half of Hawaiian rolls.

STEP ONE – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Slice the top half of the Hawaiian rolls off and set aside. Place the bottom half on a baking sheet.

STEP TWO – In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, and cayenne. Spread evenly onto the bottom half of the Hawaiian rolls.

Pulled pork is placed on top of the mayo mixture.
Ham is place don top of the pulled pork.
Swiss cheese is placed on top of the ham.
Sliced dill pickles are placed on top of the swiss cheese.

STEP THREE – Add the pulled pork on top in an even layer, followed by the ham and Swiss cheese. Top with pickle chips in a single layer. Place the top half of the rolls back on top.

Melted butter in bowl.
Butter mixture is brushe don top of Hawaiian rolls.

STEP FOUR – Add the minced dried onion to the melted butter and brush on top of the rolls using a pastry brush until generously covered. Cover with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes.

Heated cuban sliders on baking sheet.

STEP FIVE – Remove the foil and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are lightly toasted. Remove from the oven and cut sliders with a sharp knife before serving.

Stack of cuban sliders on a white plate.

Storage, Freezing & Make-Ahead Instructions

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Place in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Reheat in the microwave or in the oven at 350 for about 20 minutes (without thawing). 

You can also make ahead! Prepare sliders according to original directions and store in the freezer in an airtight container. Thaw overnight or bake from frozen (baking times may vary).

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Stack of cuban sliders on a white plate.

Cuban Sliders


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  • Author: Sandra Flegg
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 sliders

Description

Cuban Sliders made with soft Hawaiian rolls, layered with melted Swiss cheese, tender shredded pork, savory ham, and crisp dill pickles. If you’re looking for a quick and easy family dinner idea, party food or game day snack, this one’s a must-try!


Ingredients

12 Hawaiian rolls

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup yellow mustard

1/2 teaspoon cayenne

2 cups pulled pork

1/2 pound ham, deli sliced

1/2 pound Swiss cheese, deli sliced

1 cup dill pickle chips

2 tablespoon butter, melted

1 teaspoon minced dried onion


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Slice the top half of the Hawaiian rolls off and set aside. Place the bottom half on a baking sheet.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, and cayenne. Spread evenly onto the bottom half of the Hawaiian rolls.
  3. Add the pulled pork on top in an even layer, followed by the ham and Swiss cheese. Top with pickle chips in a single layer. Place the top half of the rolls back on top.
  4. Add the minced dried onion to the melted butter and brush on top of the rolls using a pastry brush until generously covered. Cover with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are lightly toasted. Remove from the oven and cut sliders with a sharp knife before serving.

Notes

Storage, Freezing & Make Ahead Instructions

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Place in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Reheat in the microwave or in the oven at 350 for about 20 minutes (without thawing).

You can also make ahead! Prepare sliders according to original directions and store in the freezer in an airtight container. Thaw overnight or bake from frozen (baking times may vary).

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Oven Baked
  • Cuisine: American

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