Easy Monte Cristo Sliders – Perfect For Game Day!

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These Easy Monte Cristo Sliders are perfect for game day! With sweet Hawaiian rolls, melty cheese, tasty meats, sweet jam, and a rich buttery topping, these are a great way to feed your party guests!

A white plate with two Monte Cristo Sliders on it where one is cut in half in front of the tray with the rest

Monte Cristo Sandwiches

Finding a great appetizer for game day can have you looking everywhere, but these Monte Cristo Sliders are a fantastic option! A fun twist on your classic ham and cheese sandwich, these are way better!

One of the main bonuses of these Monte Cristo sandwich sliders is that they include a dollop of some good raspberry preserves. Instead of serving it on the side, as one might with a traditional Monte Cristo sandwich, you get it right on your mini sandwich.  

This is also the perfect vehicle for leftover ham or leftover turkey. Because these adorable sliders are excellent any time of year, they can also be a fun weeknight meal when you need to finish off leftover sandwich meat. They’re incredibly easy and have great flavor!

Two Monte Cristo Sliders on a white plate next to a tray with the rest of the sandwiches

Recipe Notes:

  • While placing the meats and cheeses on the bottom half, don’t worry about placing items on individual rolls. Place everything across the whole thing. You will slice your delicious sandwiches at the end to separate them. 
  • In a pinch, you can use whole cranberry sauce, strawberry, or blackberry preserves instead of raspberry jam. 
  • You can use Aunt Millie’s or King’s Hawaiian Rolls for this tasty recipe. If your grocery store has a generic brand, those will work as well. 
  • If you’d like to lay down parchment paper or tin foil in the baking pan for easy cleanup, you can. 

A single Monte Cristo Slider cut in half on a white plate

How To Make Easy Monte Cristo Sliders

Monte Cristo Sliders Ingredients:

1 package Hawaiian Rolls 12 ct
1 package deli ham 9 oz
1 package deli turkey 9 oz
8 slices white American cheese
6 slices provolone cheese
1 cup seedless raspberry jam
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Supplies Needed:

9×13 casserole dish or baking sheet
Sharp knife or serrated knife
Small kitchen spoon
Small microwave-safe bowl
Pastry brush

Ingredients for Monte Cristo Sliders including Hawaiian bread, two tubs of deli meat, two packages of cheese, raspberry jam, butter, and powdered sugar

Directions:

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and pull out a 9×13 baking dish. 

Twelve Hawaiian rolls cut in half lengthwise on a white baking dishStep 2: Without separating any of the Hawaiian sweet rolls, slice all of the rolls lengthwise through the center. Lay the bottom half of the rolls in the pan. Set the top half of the rolls aside. 

A white baking dish with a layer of Hawaiian rolls with deli turkey and deli ham on topStep 3: Layer the ham directly onto the rolls, followed by an even layer of turkey on top. 

Visible deli ham laid flat on top of rolls with four visible provolone cheese circles and two white cheddar squaresStep 4: Add the six slices of provolone cheese on top of the deli meat and the American cheese on top of those.

Visible white cheddar squares laid next to each other with twelve dollops of raspberry jam on top in a white baking dishStep 5: Using a spoon, drop dollops of jam on top of the American cheese – one dollop for each roll. Distribute the full cup of jam at this time. 

Step 6: Place the top of the rolls onto the sandwiches. 

Step 7: In a small bowl, melt the butter in the microwave.

Monte Cristo Sliders on a white baking dish with the buttery topping having been spread on topStep 8: Using a pastry brush, brush the tops of the rolls with the melted butter. 

Step 9: Bake the sandwiches in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Six mini Monte Cristo Sandwiches with powdered sugar on top on a white baking dishStep 10: Sprinkle the top of the sliders with powdered sugar to add a finishing touch.

A white plate with two Monte Cristo Sliders in front of a white tray with more sandwichesStep 11: Slice your baked Monte Cristo sliders into individual sandwiches and enjoy!

How To Store Leftover Monte Cristo Sliders

Store your mini sandwiches on a plate wrapped tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. 

A white plate with two Monte Cristo Sliders with one cut in half in front of a white tray with more sandwiches

Can I Use A Different Type Of Cheese In These Sandwiches?

Yes! Classic Monte Cristo sandwiches often contain swiss cheese. If that is your preference, add another layer of cheese or swap out one for the other. 

Can I Add Dijon Mustard To My Sandwiches?

Yes! Many traditional Monte Cristos do contain Dijon mustard, but these would be those that are fried and look like french toast before you cut them and are served with a side of raspberry jam. 

That said, it would be extremely easy to add Dijon mustard to this savory sandwich at the same time that you add the raspberry jam. Either way, these little sliders will taste great!

A closeup of a Monte Cristo Slider with visible melty cheese, deli meat, Hawaiian bread, and raspberry jam

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Yield: 12 sandwiches

Easy Monte Cristo Sliders

Two mini Monte Cristo sandwiches on a white plate

These Easy Monte Cristo Sliders are perfect for game day! With sweet Hawaiian rolls, melty cheese, tasty meats, sweet jam, and a rich buttery topping, these are a great way to feed your party guests!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 package Hawaiian Rolls 12 ct
  • 1 package deli ham 9 oz
  • 1 package deli turkey 9 oz
  • 8 slices white American cheese
  • 6 slices provolone cheese
  • 1 cup seedless raspberry jam
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and pull out a 9x13 baking dish. 
  2. Without separating anything, slice all of the rolls lengthwise through the center. Lay the bottom halves in the pan.
  3. Layer the ham directly onto the rolls, followed by an even layer of turkey on top. 
  4. Add the six slices of provolone cheese on top of the turkey and the American cheese on top of those.
  5. Using a spoon, drop dollops of jam on top of the American cheese - one dollop for each roll.
  6. Place the tops of the rolls onto the sandwiches. 
  7. In a small bowl, melt the butter in the microwave.
  8. Using a pastry brush, brush the tops of the rolls with the melted butter. 
  9. Bake your sandwiches in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  10. Sprinkle the tops of the rolls with powdered sugar to add a finishing touch.
  11. Slice the rolls into individual sandwiches and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 257Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 870mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 0gSugar: 16gProtein: 13g

This calculation is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a doctor or dietitian. This calculator is a guide, but makes no guarantee of being exact or fully accurate.

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