Pickle-Garlic Butter Cuban Inspired Pull-Apart Sliders Recipe
These Cuban-inspired sliders are loaded with layers of ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, and tangy pickles, all topped with a rich pickle-garlic butter and baked to golden perfection. A perfect party appetizer or a fun dinner idea ;
Equipment
- Baking sheet or casserole dish
- Serrated knife
- Small mixing bowl
- Pastry brush or spoon
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
For the Sliders:
- 12- pack Hawaiian rolls or slider buns
- ½ lb deli ham thinly sliced
- ½ lb roasted pork sliced or shredded
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- ¼ cup dill pickle slices
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
For the Pickle-Garlic Butter:
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 tbsp pickle juice from dill pickles
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
Prepare the Sliders
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping them attached as a whole sheet.
- Place the bottom half of the rolls in a greased or parchment-lined baking dish.
Make the Pickle-Garlic Butter
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, pickle juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, paprika, and chopped parsley.
Assemble the Sliders
- Spread yellow mustard evenly on the bottom half of the rolls.
- Layer ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, and pickle slices.
- Place the top half of the rolls back on.
Bake to Perfection
- Brush the pickle-garlic butter generously over the top of the sliders.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for 5-10 more minutes until the tops are golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, then serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Pro Tips:
✔ Use Hawaiian rolls for a soft and slightly sweet balance to the tangy pickles.✔ Cover with foil during baking to keep the sliders soft, then uncover for a crispy top.
✔ Serve with plantain chips, fries, or coleslaw for a complete meal.