Hot Ham and Cheese Slider

A Hot Ham and Cheese Slider is a popular American party or game-day appetizer featuring small, soft rolls (like Hawaiian sweet rolls) filled with sliced ham and melted cheese, often topped with a savory butter-based glaze. The sliders are typically baked in a batch until the cheese is bubbly and the tops are golden, making them a warm, shareable comfort food.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in fat and protein from the ham, cheese, and butter glaze, with moderate carbohydrates from the sweet rolls. A typical slider provides around 250-350 calories, offering a good source of protein and calcium, though it is also high in sodium and saturated fat.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	25 g
Fat	17 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	850 mg
Calcium	220 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg
Niacin (B3)	3.5 mg
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg
Selenium	15 mcg

Per 1 slider (110 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, these sliders are a staple of casual American gatherings, prized for their ease of preparation and crowd-pleasing flavor. Nutritionally, they represent a classic 'comfort food' profile, balancing rich, savory flavors with a sweet bread component, which makes them highly palatable but best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.