Cuban Sliders: a kitchen method

A pile of cuban sliders filled with ham, cheese and pickles.

These Cuban sliders are rolls piled high with meat, cheese and pickles, then brushed with garlic butter and baked to golden brown perfection. The reliable slider sandwich for parties, game day or as an straightforward dinner option.

Cuban sandwiches are popular for good reason – who doesn’t love melted cheese and meat on crusty bread? These baked Cuban sandwich sliders are even better than the original, and they also happen to be super straightforward to make! I serve them alongside other appetizer recipes including buffalo shrimp, teriyaki meatballs and caprese skewers.

One of my very go-to things to serve when I’m entertaining is slider sandwiches. They’re satisfying, straightforward to make, and they feed a crowd. These Cuban sliders are the signature slider sandwich in my opinion, everyone seems to love the ham and cheese combination. Looking for more great party snacks or game day ideas? Check out my lists of 30 Game Day Recipes and 45 Super Bowl Appetizer Recipes!

Cuban Sliders Ingredients

To make this slider recipe, you will need slider rolls, ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickle slices, butter, garlic powder, parsley and yellow mustard.

How Do You Make Cuban Sliders?

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Start by cutting your slider rolls in half crosswise. Arrange the bottom layer of rolls on a baking sheet. Place half of the cheese slices on the bottom of the rolls. Add the ham, pickles, then another layer of cheese. Place the tops of the rolls on the sandwiches. Mix together melted butter and garlic powder, then brush the mixture over the top of the sliders. Cover the baking pan with foil and bake until the cheese melts. Uncover the sliders and bake until the bread is golden brown. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve with a side of mustard.

Bread layered with cheese, ham and pickles.

Tips For The Reliable Dish

You can use potato rolls, Hawaiian rolls, or any other slider style buns that you like. I’ve used potato rolls in these photos, but I also love Hawaiian rolls. You can even use kitchen-made dinner rolls.
Choose high quality deli ham such as a smoked ham or honey ham for the finest flavor.
Cuban sliders are finest when you serve them right away when they’re piping hot.
I offer the mustard on the side because I find that not everyone enjoys mustard. It’s also fine to add a thin layer to the rolls before you add the meat, cheese and pickles.
If you’re serving these sandwiches as a meal, be sure to offer some complimentary side dishes such as black beans and rice, kitchen-made French fries, sweet potato fries or cucumber dill salad.

Quick Tip

Leftovers will stay fresh in an airtight container for 2 days. Reheat sandwiches covered with foil in the oven at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes.

Assembled slider sandwiches ready to go into the oven.

Recipe FAQs

What are Cuban sandwiches made of?

Cuban sandwiches traditionally contain roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, mustard and pickles, all layered onto crusty rolls and pressed when cooked. This version takes the familiar ingredients and turns them into hand held party sandwiches.

What are Cuban sandwiches called?

A Cuban sandwich is known as a Cubano.

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Flavor Variations

These sandwiches are fabulous as-is, but you can make some changes to customize the flavors to your tastes.

Protein: You can add roast pork to the sandwiches for more flavor and texture. When I do this, I typically cook some pork tenderloin and slice it thin, or use leftover pulled pork.
Cheese: Swiss cheese is traditional for this type of sandwich, but you can use provolone cheese, havarti, mozzarella or cheddar for a different flavor.
Toppings: If you like sauce, feel free to add a thin layer of mustard or mayonnaise to the rolls before you add the meat, cheese and pickles. You can use yellow mustard or Dijon mustard.

A plate full of Cuban sliders with cheese, pickles and ham on buns.

Everyone always goes crazy over these sliders – they’re the first thing to go at any gathering! I especially love to serve them on game day, it’s the reliable handheld hearty snack.

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These Cuban sliders are potato buns piled high with meat, cheese and pickles, then brushed with garlic butter and baked to golden brown perfection. The reliable slider sandwich for parties, game day or as an straightforward dinner option. Time Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Cuban
Serves 12

Ingredients

12 dinner rolls such as potato rolls or Hawaiian rolls
12 ounces Swiss cheese thinly sliced
16 ounces deli ham thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups sliced pickles
2 tablespoons butter melted
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
yellow mustard for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Slice the rolls in half crosswise and arrange the bottom halves of the rolls on a baking sheet.
Layer 1/2 of the cheese over the bottom of the rolls.
Add the ham on top of the cheese.
Place the pickles on top of the top.
Arrange the rest of the cheese over the pickles. Place the tops of the rolls over the cheese.
In a small bowl, mix together the butter and garlic powder. Brush the butter mixture over the tops of the rolls.
Cover the sandwiches with foil and bake for 10 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until sandwiches are golden brown and cheese is melted.
Sprinkle with parsley, and serve with mustard on the side.

Notes

You can use potato rolls, Hawaiian rolls, or any other slider style buns that you like. I’ve used potato rolls in these photos, but I also love Hawaiian rolls.
Choose high quality deli ham such as a smoked ham or honey ham for the finest flavor.
Cuban sliders are finest when you serve them right away when they’re piping hot.