Cuban Sliders

This Cuban sliders recipe is loaded with pulled pork, ham, pickles, and melted Swiss cheese on sweet Hawaiian rolls — they're brushed with savory mustard butter for a fun mini appetizer, perfect for a party.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Total Time 1 15

Course lunch/dinner

Cuisine American, caribbean

Servings 24 people

Calories 5053.7 kcal

Equipment

1 9x13 inch Baking Dish Or a disposable aluminum pan
1 Mixing Bowl
1 Whisk
1 Pastry Brush
1 Spatula For pressing sliders

Ingredients

Main

2 12 count packages Hawaiian bread rolls (such as King's Hawaiian)
½ cup butter melted
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Worcestershire sauce to taste
1 pound cooked pulled pork without sauce
24 slices honey-cured deli ham
8 ounces sliced Swiss cheese or more as needed
48 dill pickle chips patted dry

Instructions

Gather all ingredients. Grease bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish or disposable aluminum pan. Allrecipes / Karen Hibbard
Cut Hawaiian rolls in half; arrange 24 bottom halves in the prepared baking dish. Allrecipes / Karen Hibbard
Whisk melted butter, Dijon mustard, onion powder, poppy seeds, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl; brush ½ over bottom halves. Allrecipes / Karen Hibbard
Layer pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and 2 pickle chips on each bottom roll, in exact order. Allrecipes / Karen Hibbard
Cover with roll tops. Brush remaining ½ butter mixture over tops; cover dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Allrecipes / Karen Hibbard
Bake in the preheated oven, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove foil; press sliders with a spatula to flatten. Continue baking until sliders are heated through and top is crispy, about 15 minutes more. Allrecipes / Karen Hibbard

Notes

For optimal flavor and texture, ensure the dill pickle chips are thoroughly patted dry to prevent excess moisture from making the sliders soggy. The mustard-butter mixture is a crucial flavor component; brush it generously and evenly on both the bottom and top buns for a golden, savory crust. The refrigeration step allows the flavors to meld and the butter to firm slightly, helping maintain the structure during initial baking. During the final uncovered bake, pressing the sliders with a spatula promotes even browning and a satisfyingly compact texture. Serve immediately for best results.