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Baked Mini Party Sandwiches with Brown Sugar Glaze

Easy baked mini party sandwiches with brown sugar glaze are the perfect party food for a crowd. You can make them ahead with simple ingredients like party rolls, ham, cheese, and a brown sugar glaze that will have your guests begging for the recipe. We always serve them at our annual cocktail party.

easy party sandwiches with brown sugar glaze

WHAT'S IN THIS GUIDE?

  • Ham and Cheese party sandwiches
  • Best Party Appetizers
  • How to make mini party sandwiches
  • Can I make sandwiches the night before a party?
  • What other kinds of fillings can I use?
  • Can I store leftover baked sandwiches?
  • More Party Sandwiches

Ham and Cheese party sandwiches

When I host parties and gatherings I like to make sure I serve some hearty food options in order to balance out the cocktails. Mini party sandwiches are a great addition to the menu, and with this brown sugar glaze, everyone loves them.

These are excellent to add to your menu of easy appetizers for girls night in, or to set out alongside some easy elegant hor’s d’ oeuvres. 

Our oven-baked ham and cheese sliders can be made with Hawaiian rolls or simple party rolls. Stack them with delicious ham and cheese that melts when baked in the oven, and you have the makings for a delicious party buffet.

Serving hot appetizers can sometimes sound like extra work. But I assure you these hot mini party sandwiches are made with few ingredients, can be prepped ahead of time, and are an easy way to add warm items to your menu. A little something for everyone!

baked mini party sandwiches

Best Party Appetizers

What makes these party sandwiches so great? They are party size but hearty enough to help absorb any alcohol drinks you might be serving. But that’s not all.

  • They’re easy to make.
  • Good for appetizer parties as well as brunch parties.
  • Can be made ahead and baked when ready.
  • They’re hearty bites making them great game day snack ideas.
  • Easily double the recipe for an even bigger crowd.
  • Serve them for baby showers and bridal shower luncheons.
  • Serve them warm or at room temperature.
  • You can even take these to a potluck party.
baked ham and cheese party sliders

PARTY TIP: The party rolls usually come in a sheet of 12. For easy assembly keep them connected at the sides until fully cooked. Just cut the entire top off the “sheet” of rolls to add the sandwich layers.

How to make mini party sandwiches

If you want to get a head start, prepare the rolls the night before but don’t bake them. Cover them with foil and refrigerate over night. Before the party, prepare the glaze and bake as directed. 

  1. Prepare a baking dish by adding a bed of parchment paper or aluminum foil to the bottom and up the sides of the pan. This will make clean up a breeze.
  2. Slice rolls in half for sandwiches and then place the bottom halves on a baking sheet. Place a layer of cheese, topped by a layer of ham, and cover with the roll tops.
  3. Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in remaining glaze ingredients and bring to a low boil until it begins to thicken slightly. Remove from heat and ladle over the tops of the sandwiches, covering fully.
  4. Bake uncovered. Check on sandwiches and add a loose layer of foil over the rolls if they begin to brown too much.
  5. Remove, and slice and serve.

PARTY TIP: If your sandwiches are still connected, you might be tempted to serve as a “pull-apart” appetizer. But don’t! If they’re still connected and one pulls away it will create a bit of a mess and pull filling from another sandwich.

how to make mini party sandwiches

Can I make sandwiches the night before a party?

Absolutely. While I would not suggest you bake them, you can definitely assemble them without the glaze ahead of time, and add glaze and bake just before serving.

What other kinds of fillings can I use?

Here’s what is amazing about baked mini party sandwiches, you can really get creative and play with fillings to suit your mood! Ham and cheddar is a definite staple and I know this because everyone loves them.

  • You can experiment and substitute your fillings with turkey instead of ham.
  • Use swiss or brie instead of cheddar.
  • If you’re looking to get fancy you can add caramelized onions to them.
easy baked party sandwiches

Can I store leftover baked sandwiches?

You can store your leftover sandwiches wrapped in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. They are safe to eat, however, they may be soggy.  You can relive the magic by reheating in the oven to crisp up the bread again.

easy baked party sliders

More Party Sandwiches

For a unique twist for a party, set up a wine tasting and diy sandwich bar. And any of these sandwich recipes is great on a food table.

  • These ham & swiss mini sandwich appetizers are always a hit.
  • Roast beef and blue cheese BLT party sandwiches
  • Mini muffin appetizer sandwiches
  • Roast beef party sandwiches with chili lime mayonnaise
  • Turkey melt party sandwiches
  • Tea party tea sandwiches
  • Make party sliders with slow cooker BBQ beef

For one of our Christmas party menus I served these mini sandwiches with my easy baked spinach dip, and apple chutney & goat cheese crostini. The rest of the menu consisted of cocktail meatballs, shrimp cocktail, and a crudites platter.

I hope you’ll give these mini party sliders with brown sugar glaze a try. They’re similar to other party sandwich recipes but when a friend served them to us at her party years ago, I knew they were just a little different than what I had in my recipe box…. and even tastier!

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mini ham and cheese party sandwiches recipe

Baked Mini Party Sandwiches with Brown Sugar Glaze

Yield: 24 sandwiches

Easy baked mini party sandwiches with brown sugar glaze are the perfect party food for a crowd. Make them ahead with simple ingredients like Hawaiian party rolls, ham, cheese, and a brown sugar glaze that will have your guests begging for the recipe.

Ingredients

  • 24 party size mini rolls
  • 1 pound sliced sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 pounds sliced deli ham {honey or baked is best}

Glaze

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire
  • 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tablespoons poppy seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Slice rolls in half for sandwiches. Place bottom halves on a 9 x 13 baking sheet.
  3. Place a layer of cheese, topped by a layer of ham, and the roll tops.how to make mini party sandwiches
  4. Meanwhile, melt butter in a sauce pan over low heat. Stir in remaining glaze ingredients and bring to a low boil. Let boil for about 2 minutes or until it begins to thicken slightly.
  5. Remove from heat and ladle over the tops of the sandwiches, covering fully.brown sugar glaze over party sliders
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, uncovered.
  7. Remove, slice and serve.
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June 9, 2020 8:17 pm Chris Filed Under: appetizers & snacks, Brunch

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  1. [email protected] venues in long island says

    January 6, 2015 at 2:31 am

    Thanks for sharing this, really,I am definitely going to try this. Looking lovely and very yummy.

    • Chris says

      January 6, 2015 at 9:41 am

      Yes, please try it. The glaze is amazing, Suzan.

  2. Chloe Crabtree says

    December 31, 2014 at 9:58 am

    These sound delicious, the brown sugar glaze is unique, and something I have not seen before. I love party food that can be eaten with the fingers or a party pick. I am glad I don’t have these at my house right now, because I think I would gobble up more than a few! I am with you on the post-holiday purge, but I started on the 26th, it was time! Too much partying! Ready for the new year! Happy New Year! I look forward to meeting and hearing you at the BASH Conference!

    • Chris says

      January 6, 2015 at 9:41 am

      Can’t wait to meet at BASH, Chloe! It’s almost here!

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