Baked Ham and Havarti Sliders

Yields: 1 Dozen Sliders
Active Time: 15 Minutes
Difficulty Level: Beginner

Ingredients:

• 12 small dinner or Hawaiian rolls
• 1 cup apricot preserves
• 12 slices thinly sliced smoked deli ham
• 12 ounces Buholzer Brothers® Havarti, shredded (3 cups)
• 4 tablespoons butter, cubed
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• .75 ounce Wisconsin parmesan cheese, finely shredded (1/4 cup)
• 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Slice rolls in half horizontally; remove tops. Place roll bottoms in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan; spread with apricot preserves. Layer each with 1 folded ham slice and Havarti. Replace roll tops.
3. Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl; stir in the Dijon mustard, minced onion, salt and pepper. Brush mixture over roll tops. Sprinkle with parmesan and red pepper flakes if desired.
4. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the cheeses are melted.

Recipe Tip:

Make-ahead tip! Sliders may be made up to a day in advance. Cover and refrigerate until ready to bake.

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