Ham and Turkey Sliders
Our easy recipe for Ham and Turkey Sliders is the perfect game day snack! With honey caramelized onions and arugula, everyone is going to be reaching for seconds.
You’ll Have Fans After You Serve These Simple Ham and Turkey Sliders
The recent explosion in popularity of all things sliders is no surprise to us. We’ve always been big fans. Small, snack-sized sandwiches that you can put anything in? Sign us up!
Our favorite thing about sliders is that you can enjoy a few bites of a delicious sandwich, but it doesn’t have to be your entire meal. That makes it perfect to serve as a part of a larger snack and appetizer spread.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe For Ham And Turkey Sliders
- These one-hand wonders are packed full of flavor and aren’t your average sandwich!
- This recipe is a perfect way to use up leftover glazed turkey or pineapple ham. You don’t have to use cold cuts if you have homemade in the fridge!
- You can put these easy sandwiches together in no time on game day if you cook the caramelized onions the day before.
Ham And Turkey Sliders Ingredients
A full recipe card, including exact ingredient amounts, appears at the bottom of this post.
- ham – We used thinly sliced black forest ham from the deli counter for these pretzel bun sliders.
- turkey – Again, the deli counter is your friend. Thinly sliced oven roasted turkey is great. Smoked turkey breast is also a great option.
- onions – You’ll need 2 large white onions for these turkey and ham sliders. We know it sounds like a lot for six sliders, but they cook down SO much when they caramelize!
- honey – We add a touch of honey to my caramelized onions to bring out their natural sweetness even more.
- Dijon mustard – This is our condiment of choice for these ham and turkey sliders, but we discuss other options below!
- arugula – We think all sandwiches need a little something green on them, and arugula is just prettier and tastier than lettuce.
- slider buns or rolls – Just about any small bun or roll will work for these, but our preference is pretzel slider rolls.
How To Make Ham And Turkey Sliders
1. PREPARE ONIONS. Melt your butter in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 45 to 60 minutes, or until onions are deep golden brown. You’ll need to stir occasionally, so don’t wander too far away from the stove. Set aside and stir in the salt, pepper, and honey.
2. PREPARE THE ROLLS. Cut the rolls in half if they aren’t pre-cut, and spread the Dijon mustard on the tops. Stone-ground mustard is another good option here if you don’t have any Dijon. You may also consider toasting the rolls on a griddle or in a skillet before assembly.
3. ASSEMBLE. Top the bottom of the rolls with the ham and turkey. Next divide the caramelized onions evenly between all of the sliders and top with plenty of arugula. Put the tops on and serve immediately.
Ham And Turkey Sliders Home Chef Tips
- Making the caramelized onions is the most time-consuming part of this recipe, but it is worth it! They add such incredible flavors to this sandwich. Don’t skip!
- On that same note, don’t rush the process! For truly golden brown and delicious caramelized onions for your ham and turkey sliders, take your time. Instead of cranking the heat up to get it done faster, let your onions slowly saute over medium-low heat. Stir them every once in awhile, but most of this time will be hands-off.
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Sauces For Ham And Turkey Sliders
We love using spicy Dijon mustard to balance out the sweetness of the caramelized onions in these lunchmeat sliders, but Dijon isn’t for everyone. Don’t worry, there are other options for these ham and turkey sliders:
- Classic yellow mustard and mayo is never a bad option for a great sandwich!
- Our homemade Honey Mustard Dressing adds another sweet note to these sliders and would be a great sub for the Dijon.
- Lamb Sliders have a pesto mayo that will taste incredible on these sandwiches!
- Creamy Feta Dressing (follow directions to make it thick)
- A high-quality bbq sauce is a fun option for the bbq lovers at your party.
- The teenagers around you (and some of the teenagers-at-heart) will appreciate some ranch dressing to top these!
- We love a good Roasted Garlic Spread and those flavors would compliment the sweet caramelized onions perfectly.
Sides For Ham And Turkey Sliders
We have a lot of great options to serve with your sliders! Check out some of my favorites below.
- Shrimp and Crab Pasta Salad
- Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
- Salad With Radicchio
- Peach Burrata Salad
- Oven Baked French Fries
- Greek Feta Fries
And what goes better with a slider than some chips? If you love chips as much as we do, our BBQ Chip Seasoning is a must-try!
How To Store Leftover Sliders
If you have leftovers, transfer them to an airtight container and place them in the fridge. Keep in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Sliders are best served right away, so if you are making enough for leftovers it is best to wait to assemble them until immediately before serving.
Ham And Turkey Slider Variations
- These sandwiches are also very good served warm! Place the assembled turkey and ham sliders on a rimmed baking pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 6 to 8 minutes or until they are warmed through. Skip the arugula when assembling the lunchmeat sliders, because warmed arugula is wilty and loses the fresh kick that raw arugula has. You can either add the arugula to the pretzel bun sliders once they come out of the oven, or just omit it altogether.
- Slices of smoked Cheddar would take these sandwiches all the way over the top!
- Make some homemade pretzel rolls if you really make to make these special!
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Ham and Turkey Sliders
Ingredients
For the Honey Caramelized Onions:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large white onions thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons honey
For the Sliders:
- 6 pretzel slider rolls
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 6 ounces sliced black forest ham
- 6 ounces sliced roasted turkey
- 1 ½ cups arugula
Instructions
Make the Honey Caramelized Onions:
- Heat butter in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions; cook 45 to 60 minutes or until onions are deep golden brown, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in salt, pepper and honey.
Make the Sliders:
- If necessary, slice the rolls in half crosswise. Divide and spread the mustard among the 6 bottom rolls. Top each with ham and turkey, and finish with Honey Caramelized Onions and arugula. Cover with tops of rolls and serve immediately.
