These Raspberry Jalapeño Sliders bring together the best contrasts in flavor: sweet, spicy, salty, and melty. Built on soft Hawaiian rolls and layered with hearty slices of ham and cheese, they deliver the kind of bite-sized comfort that feels both nostalgic and elevated. The raspberry jalapeño jam adds a bright, fruity heat that cuts through the richness, creating a balance that keeps you reaching for just one more.
The beauty of these sliders lies in how easily they come together. With just a few layers and a quick glaze, the entire tray transforms into a golden, buttery batch of pull-apart sandwiches. The poppyseed butter glaze seeps into the bread as the sliders bake, giving the tops a slightly crisp finish while keeping the interior perfectly soft and gooey.
As the cheese melts and the jam warms, the flavors mingle into something far more gourmet than the simple ingredients suggest. Whether you stick to the jam alone or add pickled jalapeños for an extra kick, each slider offers a satisfying combination of texture and taste.
Perfect for parties, holidays, game nights, or easy weeknight dinners, these sliders disappear quickly. They’re the kind of make-ahead-friendly recipe that feels festive without requiring extra effort—ideal when you want impressive results with minimal prep.
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Servings: 12 sliders
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
• 12 Hawaiian slider rolls
• 1 lb sliced ham (thick-cut works best)
• 8–10 slices Swiss or provolone cheese
• 1 cup raspberry jalapeño jam (or raspberry jam with fresh jalapeño slices)
• Optional: pickled jalapeño slices for extra heat
Poppyseed Butter Glaze:
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp poppy seeds
• 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions:
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