Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders offer a delightful twist on a classic, serving up savory ham, melted Swiss cheese, and juicy chicken, all nestled on sweet Hawaiian rolls. Each bite is elevated by a tangy honey mustard sauce and a generous brush of fragrant garlicky butter, creating an absolutely irresistible experience for any occasion!

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Ultimate Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders: A Flavor-Packed Family Favorite

Chicken Cordon Bleu is a beloved classic, renowned for its rich flavors of chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese. However, preparing the traditional dish can often be time-consuming and challenging, especially on a busy weeknight or when entertaining. That’s where these incredible Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders come to the rescue! This recipe captures all the iconic flavors of cordon bleu in a wonderfully quick, easy, and approachable format. With minimal prep and straightforward assembly, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing dish on the table in no time, making it perfect for family dinners, casual gatherings, or game day celebrations.

Imagine tender, shredded rotisserie chicken, savory thinly sliced deli ham, and deliciously melty Swiss cheese, all piled high on soft, sweet Hawaiian rolls. This combination alone is incredibly enticing, but we take it a step further. A homemade, tangy-sweet honey mustard sauce adds a vibrant pop of flavor that perfectly complements the rich fillings. To top it all off, a generous brush of aromatic garlic-herb butter not only creates a beautiful golden crust but also infuses every inch of the rolls with an irresistible savory fragrance. These sliders are not just a meal; they’re an experience, delivering comfort, convenience, and unparalleled taste in every bite.

Why These Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders Are a Must-Try

• Effortless Elegance: Enjoy the sophisticated flavors of Chicken Cordon Bleu without the fuss. This slider version is significantly easier to prepare than the traditional rolled chicken dish.
• Perfect for Any Occasion: Whether you’re hosting a party, looking for a quick weeknight dinner, or need a delicious appetizer, these sliders fit the bill perfectly.
• Family-Friendly: Kids and adults alike will adore the combination of sweet rolls, savory fillings, and cheesy goodness. They’re easy to eat and perfectly portioned.
• Flavor Explosion: The blend of sweet Hawaiian rolls, salty ham, creamy Swiss, juicy chicken, tangy honey mustard, and garlicky butter creates a harmonious and incredibly satisfying taste profile.
• Quick to Assemble: Thanks to pre-cooked chicken and deli ham, assembly is a breeze, getting you from kitchen to table in under 40 minutes.

Essential Chicken Cordon Bleu Slider Ingredients

Crafting the perfect Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders starts with selecting quality ingredients. Here’s a closer look at what you’ll need and why each component is crucial:

• Hawaiian Rolls: These sweet, soft, and slightly chewy dinner rolls are the ideal foundation for our sliders. Their inherent sweetness beautifully complements the savory fillings, creating a delightful contrast. You can typically find them in the bakery aisle or bread section of your local grocery store.
• Deli Ham: Opt for thinly sliced, high-quality deli ham. The thinness ensures it layers well and integrates smoothly with the other ingredients, preventing any one component from overpowering the others. Ask for your preferred thickness at the deli counter for optimal results. Black Forest ham or honey ham are excellent choices here.
• Swiss Cheese: A cornerstone of Cordon Bleu, Swiss cheese is essential for its nutty flavor and excellent melting properties. Pre-sliced varieties like Sargento work wonderfully for easy layering and a consistently gooey, melted finish. Look for a mild, creamy Swiss cheese.
• Rotisserie Chicken: The secret to these sliders’ speed and convenience! A pre-cooked rotisserie chicken provides tender, juicy, and flavorful shredded chicken without any extra cooking effort. If you prefer, leftover cooked chicken breast (baked or grilled) seasoned simply with salt and pepper can also be shredded and used.
• Garlic-Herb Butter: This flavorful butter elevates the rolls from good to extraordinary. It creates a golden, crispy top and infuses the entire slider with aromatic herbs and garlic. Kerrygold garlic-herb butter is a fantastic pre-made option. Alternatively, easily prepare your own by mixing 4 tablespoons of melted butter with 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.

Crafting the Tangy Honey-Mustard Sauce

The homemade honey-mustard sauce is a vibrant addition that ties all the flavors together, providing a crucial tangy-sweet balance to the rich fillings. It’s incredibly simple to make from scratch:

• Mayonnaise: Full-fat mayonnaise provides the creamy base for the sauce, ensuring a rich texture and balanced flavor. While lighter versions can be used, full-fat offers the best taste and mouthfeel.
• Dijon Mustard: This is where the signature tangy and slightly spicy kick comes from. Dijon mustard offers a more complex flavor profile than yellow mustard, which we recommend avoiding for this recipe to achieve the authentic Cordon Bleu taste.
• Honey: A touch of honey introduces natural sweetness, perfectly balancing the tanginess of the Dijon mustard and creating that classic sweet-and-savory dynamic. Adjust to your preferred level of sweetness.
• Fresh Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice brightens the sauce, adding a zesty, fresh note that cuts through the richness of the cheese and ham. It makes a noticeable difference compared to bottled lemon juice.
• Fine Sea Salt: Just a pinch of fine sea salt is essential to enhance and balance all the individual flavors within the sauce, bringing everything into perfect harmony.

How To Make Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders: A Simple Guide

Making these delicious sliders is a straightforward process, designed for maximum flavor with minimal effort. Follow these easy steps to assemble your perfect batch:

1. Preheat & Prep Your Pan: Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. Carefully slice the entire block of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping them connected. Place the bottom half of the rolls evenly in your prepared baking pan.
2. Whip Up the Honey-Mustard Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all the honey-mustard sauce ingredients (mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, fresh lemon juice, and fine sea salt) until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined. Spread just over half of this delightful sauce evenly over the bottom slab of Hawaiian rolls. Reserve the remaining sauce for the top buns.
3. Assemble the Flavorful Layers: On top of the sauced bottom rolls, arrange half of your sliced Swiss cheese. This creates a delicious barrier and extra cheesiness. Next, layer the thinly sliced deli ham, ensuring an even spread so every slider gets a taste. Follow with the shredded rotisserie chicken, distributing it evenly. Finally, place the remaining Swiss cheese slices over the chicken. Gently position the top half of the Hawaiian rolls back over the fillings, completing your slider assembly.
4. Add the Aromatic Butter & Bake (Initial): Melt the garlic-herb butter in the microwave. Once melted, slowly and evenly pour the butter mixture over the tops of the assembled rolls. Use a pastry brush or spatula to gently spread the butter across the tops and down the sides of the rolls, ensuring full coverage. Don’t worry if a little butter pools at the bottom of the pan; this helps make the bottoms delightfully crispy! Cover the entire pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. This initial covered bake allows the cheese to melt thoroughly and the flavors to meld without the rolls drying out.
5. Final Bake & Golden Perfection: After 20 minutes, carefully remove the foil from the pan. Return the sliders to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 3–6 minutes, or until the Swiss cheese is completely melted and bubbling, and the tops of the Hawaiian rolls are beautifully golden brown and slightly crispy.
6. Serve Warm & Enjoy: Once baked to perfection, remove the pan from the oven. These Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders are best enjoyed immediately, right out of the oven, when the cheese is perfectly gooey and the rolls are warm and soft. They tend to get soggy if left to sit for too long.

Expert Tips for Perfect Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders Every Time

Achieving perfectly delicious sliders is easy with a few key techniques. Keep these tips in mind to ensure your Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders are a resounding success:

• Cutting the Rolls Smartly: To keep assembly seamless, slice the entire block of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally in one go, without separating the individual rolls. A long, sharp serrated knife is your best friend for a clean cut. This method makes it much easier to handle the bottom and top sections.
• Even Layering is Key: When adding the ham, chicken, and cheese, strive for an even distribution across the entire surface of the bottom rolls. This ensures that every single slider, no matter where it’s pulled from the pan, contains a balanced bite of all three delicious components.
• Don’t Skip the Sauce: The honey-mustard spread is not just an optional extra; it’s a crucial flavor component. It adds a wonderful tangy-sweet punch that brightens the rich fillings. Be sure to spread it generously on both the bottom and top halves of the rolls for maximum flavor saturation.
• Butter for Golden Perfection: The garlic-herb butter serves multiple purposes. It adds incredible flavor, helps create a beautiful golden-brown crust, and ensures the rolls don’t dry out. Use a pastry brush to apply it evenly over the tops and down the sides of the rolls. This coverage guarantees a consistent texture and taste.
• Mastering the Bake: The two-stage baking process is important. Covering the sliders with foil for the initial bake prevents the tops from burning and helps the cheese melt slowly and thoroughly without drying out the bread. Removing the foil for the last 5 minutes allows the rolls to get that desirable crispy, golden-brown finish on top.
• Serve Promptly: For the ultimate experience, serve your Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders warm, directly from the oven. This ensures the cheese is wonderfully melted and gooey, and the bread is soft on the inside with a perfect crispness on the outside. Like many cheesy baked dishes, they are best enjoyed fresh.

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders

By
Chelsea Lords

Sweet Hawaiian rolls filled with savory ham, gooey Swiss cheese, and juicy chicken, topped with tangy honey mustard sauce and garlicky butter—these Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders are packed with flavor!

Prep Time:
10 minutes minutes

Cook Time:
25 minutes minutes

Total Time:
35 minutes minutes

Servings:
12 sliders

Video

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Equipment

• 9 x 13-inch baking pan

Ingredients

Sauce

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1-1/2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
• 1-1/2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt

Sliders

• 12 Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls
• 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham
• 1 (7-ounce) package sliced Swiss cheese
• 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken (see Note 1 below)
• 4 tablespoons garlic-herb butter (see Note 2 below)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. Slice the entire block of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping them attached. Place the bottom half of the rolls in the prepared pan.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, fresh lemon juice, and salt until smooth. Spread just over half of this sauce evenly on the bottom slab of rolls. Reserve the remaining sauce for the top half.
• To the bottom slab of rolls, layer half of the sliced Swiss cheese, followed by the deli ham, then the shredded chicken, and finally the remaining Swiss cheese. Place the top slab of rolls back on top of all the fillings.
• Melt the garlic-herb butter in the microwave. Slowly and evenly pour the melted butter over the tops of the rolls. Use a pastry brush or spatula to ensure the mixture is spread evenly over the tops and sides. A small amount of butter pooling at the bottom of the pan is desirable, as it contributes to crispy bottoms. Cover the sliders tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
• Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 3–6 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling, and the tops of the rolls are golden brown.
• Remove from the oven and serve promptly while warm. These sliders are best enjoyed right out of the oven for the optimal gooey cheese and crispy bread experience.

Recipe Notes

Note 1: For ultimate convenience, we highly recommend using pre-pulled, shredded rotisserie chicken meat. If you prefer, leftover baked chicken breast or grilled chicken, simply seasoned with salt and pepper and shredded, will also work beautifully in this recipe.

Note 2: Nothing quite compares to the rich flavor of Kerrygold® Garlic Herb Butter. However, if you can’t find it or prefer a homemade option, a blend of 4 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter mixed with 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning will serve as an excellent substitute.

Storage: Allow any leftover sliders to cool completely. Wrap them tightly in aluminum foil or store them in an airtight container. Keep refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slider
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Calories: 313kcal
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Carbohydrates: 15g
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Protein: 18g
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Fat: 20g
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Saturated Fat: 9g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
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Monounsaturated Fat: 5g
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Trans Fat: 0.2g
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Cholesterol: 70mg
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Sodium: 536mg
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Potassium: 76mg
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Fiber: 0.2g
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Sugar: 4g
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Vitamin A: 279IU
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Vitamin C: 0.2mg
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Calcium: 173mg
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Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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