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Sweet and Spicy Maple-Glazed Ham Sliders for the Holidays — chef-tested restaurant-quality photo

Sweet and Spicy Maple-Glazed Ham Sliders for the Holidays

  • Author: Isabella Cortez
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 sliders
  • Category: 🎉 Festive & Seasonal Feasts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Sweet and Spicy Maple-Glazed Ham Sliders are the perfect festive treat for your holiday gatherings. With a delightful blend of sweet maple syrup and spicy mustard, these sliders are sure to impress your guests!


Ingredients

– 12 slider buns

– 2 lbs sliced ham

– 1 cup maple syrup

– 1/4 cup Dijon mustard

– 1/4 cup brown sugar

– 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

– 1 tablespoon olive oil

– 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)


Instructions

1.

2. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

3. 2. In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.

4. 3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced ham and cook until warmed through, about 3-4 minutes.

5. 4. Cut the slider buns in half and place the bottom halves in a baking dish.

6. 5. Layer the ham on the bottom halves of the buns and drizzle with the maple glaze.

7. 6. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese on top.

8. 7. Place the top halves of the buns on the sliders and brush with any remaining glaze.

9. 8. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the tops are golden.

10. 9. Serve warm and enjoy!


Notes

 

– For an extra kick, add some sliced jalapeños to the sliders.

– These sliders can be made in advance and reheated in the oven.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slider
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: ham, sliders, holiday, sweet, spicy