Pickle-Garlic Butter Cuban Inspired Pull-Apart Sliders Recipe
These Pickle-Garlic Butter Cuban Inspired Pull-Apart Sliders bring a flavorful twist to classic ham and Swiss sliders, combining tangy pickles, savory garlic butter, and melty cheese in soft Hawaiian rolls. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a tasty meal, these sliders bake to golden perfection with a buttery garlic-pickle glaze and poppy seed topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cuban-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
Slider Components
- 12 slider rolls (Hawaiian rolls or brioche sliders)
- 1.5 lbs thinly sliced ham
- 1 lb Swiss cheese, sliced
- ½ cup dill pickle slices (or more, thinly sliced)
Condiments
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
Garlic Pickle Butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp pickle juice
- ½ tsp pickle seasoning
Toppings
- 1 tsp poppy seeds (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to prepare for baking the sliders.
- Make the Garlic Pickle Butter: Melt ½ cup of butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the minced garlic, pickle seasoning, and pickle juice until well combined. Set this flavorful butter mixture aside to use later.
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Grease the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish with a thin layer of the garlic pickle butter mixture. Optionally, line with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
- Slice the Rolls: Keeping the slider rolls connected, slice them horizontally in half to create a top and bottom layer. Place the bottom half into the prepared baking dish evenly.
- Add the Mayo-Mustard Spread: In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Evenly spread this mixture across the inside of the top half of the rolls to add creamy tang and moisture.
- Layer the Fillings: On the bottom half of the rolls, layer the thinly sliced ham, Swiss cheese, and dill pickle slices evenly. Once layered, place the top half of the rolls back over the fillings.
- Brush with Butter and Add Poppy Seeds: Generously brush the remaining garlic pickle butter over the tops of the rolls, ensuring good coverage to add flavor and help browning. Sprinkle with poppy seeds if using, for a slight crunch and visual appeal.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake the sliders in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Afterward, remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the cheese has melted beautifully.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the sliders from the oven and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top for a bright, herbal finish. Let the sliders cool slightly, then slice apart and serve warm.
Notes
- Use Hawaiian rolls for authentic texture and sweetness, but brioche sliders work well too.
- Feel free to increase pickle slices if you prefer a stronger pickle flavor.
- Pickle seasoning enhances the tangy flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Poppy seeds are optional but add a nice crunch and visual appeal.
- You can prepare the garlic pickle butter ahead of time and store it refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Serve these sliders as an appetizer, party snack, or light meal accompanied by a fresh salad.
Keywords: Pull-apart sliders, Cuban sliders, ham and Swiss sliders, garlic butter sliders, pickle sliders, party appetizers, slider recipes
