Pickle-Garlic Butter Cuban Inspired Pull-Apart Sliders Recipe
These Pickle-Garlic Butter Cuban Inspired Pull-Apart Sliders combine savory ham, melty Swiss cheese, and tangy dill pickles layered between soft Hawaiian slider buns. Coated with a flavorful garlic and pickle-infused butter and baked to golden perfection, these sliders make a perfect party appetizer or easy weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings (2 sliders each) 1x
- Category: Sliders
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cuban-inspired
Ingredients
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Slider Ingredients
- 12 slider rolls (Hawaiian rolls or brioche sliders)
- 1.5 lbs thinly sliced ham
- 1 lb Swiss cheese (sliced)
- ½ cup dill pickle slices (more to preference, preferably thinly sliced)
Spread Ingredients
- 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
- 1 tsp poppy seeds (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) 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 1 tsp of minced garlic, ½ tsp of pickle seasoning, and 1 tbsp of pickle juice. Set this flavorful butter aside.
- 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 use parchment paper for easier cleanup.
- Slice the Rolls: Keeping the 12 slider rolls connected, slice them horizontally to create a top and bottom half. Place the bottom half into the prepared baking dish.
- Add the Mayo-Mustard Spread: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp mayo and 3 tbsp Dijon mustard. Spread this mixture evenly across the inside of the top half of the rolls to add tangy flavor.
- Layer the Fillings: Layer the thinly sliced ham evenly over the bottom half of the rolls, then add a layer of Swiss cheese slices followed by the dill pickle slices.
- Assemble the Sliders: Place the top half of the rolls over the layered fillings, pressing down lightly to keep everything together.
- Brush with Butter and Add Poppy Seeds: Generously brush the remaining garlic pickle butter over the tops of the rolls. If desired, sprinkle 1 tsp of poppy seeds over the buttered tops for extra texture and flavor.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese has melted beautifully.
- Finish and Serve: Once baked, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the sliders. Allow them to cool slightly before slicing apart and serving warm.
Notes
- You can use Hawaiian rolls or brioche sliders depending on your preference for sweetness and texture.
- Grillo’s thinly sliced dill pickles work particularly well for this recipe.
- For easier cleanup, line your baking dish with parchment paper before greasing.
- Adjust the number of pickle slices based on your taste preference for tanginess.
- These sliders are best enjoyed warm fresh out of the oven for melty cheese and soft bread.
- If poppy seeds are unavailable or unwanted, simply omit them without affecting the flavor.
Keywords: Cuban sliders, pull-apart sliders, garlic butter, pickle sliders, party appetizers, baked sliders, ham and cheese sliders
