Pickle-Garlic Butter Cuban Inspired Pull-Apart Sliders

These pickle-garlic butter Cuban pull-apart sliders are inspired by the classic Cuban sandwich. Topped with melted butter, minced garlic, my favorite pickle juice for a hint of tang, poppy seeds, and freshly chopped parsley, they’re made with ham, cheese, and mustard mayo, then baked to a golden, buttery finish.

I love serving these pull-apart sliders on gameday Sundays, a good binge watch sesh, or cookouts with a side of pickle potato chips or baked fries—so yummy.

Why You’ll Love These

• Easy to throw together with simple ingredients like Hawaiian rolls, butter ham and swiss cheese.
• Great for hosting on gameday or a low-key night in when you're in no mood to cook.
• Buttery, tangy, cheesy, and so delish!

I love when people come together to eat and have a good time, and these little bites are so simple to make.

Try making a tray of these Cuban-inspired sliders, and other sliders with a side of fries served in small baskets with different dipping sauces on the side, like this ancho aioli, homemade ranch, cilantro garlic sauce, or this spicy garlic aioli with cherry pepper relish.

Equipment

• Baking dish
• Small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
• Pastry brush
• Aluminum foil

Ingredient List

Grab Hawaiian rolls or brioche rolls from the market and slice them in half. The garlic pickle butter is simple to make, so delicious, and adds so much yumminess to the sliders.

For the Sliders:

• Slider rolls – Soft rolls like brioche or Hawaiian are perfect.
• Ham – Thinly sliced deli ham works great. You can use honey ham or smoked ham, too.
• Swiss cheese – It’s melty and tangy, but you can use provolone if you want.
• Pickles – Dill pickles are best, but bread-and-butter pickles work for a sweeter flavor. Right now I'm obsessed with grillo's pickles.
• Mayo-Mustard Spread – A simple mix of mayo and Dijon mustard for extra flavor.

For the Garlic Pickle Butter:

• Butter – Unsalted, melted.
• Garlic – Freshly minced.
• Pickle Seasoning – For extra delicious pickle flavor
• Pickle juice – Adds tangy zip. Lemon juice works if you don’t have pickle juice.
• Poppy seeds – Optional for some crunch on top.
• Fresh parsley – Chopped for garnish after baking

Step-by-Step Instructions

These sliders are so quick and easy, just make sure to preheat the oven, and grease the baking dish.

Preheat Your Oven

Start by preheating your oven to 375°F.

Make the Garlic Pickle Butter

Melt ½ cup of butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in minced garlic, pickle seasoning and pickle juice. This buttery mixture will be used to grease the pan, brush on top of the sliders, and pack in extra flavor.

Grease the Baking Dish

Brush the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish with some of the melted garlic pickle butter. This helps prevent sticking and adds flavor from the very first bite. If you prefer easy cleanup, line the dish with parchment paper before greasing.

Slice the Rolls

Without separating the rolls, slice them in half horizontally to create a top and bottom layer. Place the bottom layer into the prepared baking dish.

Make the Mayo-Mustard Spread

In a small bowl, combine equal parts mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Spread this mixture on the inside of the top half of the rolls.

Layer the Ingredients

Place layers of ham, Swiss cheese, and thinly sliced pickles onto the bottom half of the rolls. Top with the upper layer of rolls.

Brush and Sprinkle

Brush the remaining garlic pickle butter over the tops of the rolls. Be generous—this butter gives the sliders their incredible flavor! Sprinkle with poppy seeds if you like that extra crunch.

Bake

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the cheese is melted.

Finish with Fresh Parsley

Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the sliders for a bright, fresh touch. Slice and serve warm!

Other Recipes You’ll Love

If you enjoyed these Cuban sliders, you’ll want to try these equally fun and shareable recipes:

• Hot Honey Chicken Tenders: Crispy, sweet, and spicy tenders.
• Crispy Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks: Gooey, cheesy bites, these are a Chili's copycat.

Have you made these Cuban inspired pull-apart sliders yet? I’d love to hear how it turned out! Did you try it with your favorite toppings or add your own twist?

Let me know in the comments—I always enjoy hearing how you bring these recipes to life.

Olga

Pickle-Garlic Butter Cuban Inspired Pull-Apart Sliders

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These pickle-garlic butter Cuban sliders are the perfect mix of tangy, buttery, and cheesy goodness. Made with ham, Swiss cheese, and mustard mayo, these pull-apart sliders are baked to golden perfection and topped with a delicious pickle-garlic butter.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 17 minutes mins

Total Time 22 minutes mins

Servings: 6 people

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Cuban

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

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For the Sliders:

• 12 slider rolls Hawaiian rolls, or brioche sliders
• 1.5 lbs thinly sliced ham
• 1 lb Swiss cheese sliced
• ½ cup dill pickle slices or more, depending on preference (I love Grillo's pickles thinly sliced for this)
• 3 tbsp mayo
• 3 tbsp Dijon mustard

For the Garlic Pickle Butter:

• ½ cup unsalted butter melted
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tbsp pickle juice
• 1 tsp poppy seeds optional
• ½ tsp pickle seasoning
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

• 1 Baking Dish
• 1 Small Saucepan
• 1 Pastry Brush
• 1 Aluminum Foil

Method

 

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F
2. Make the Garlic Pickle Butter: Melt ½ cup of butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in 1 tsp minced garlic, ½ tsp pickle seasoning and 1 tbsp pickle juice. Set aside.
3. Prepare the Baking Dish: Grease the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish with a thin layer of the garlic pickle butter mixture. You can use parchment paper for easier cleanup, but it's optional.
4. Slice the Rolls: Keeping the slider rolls connected, slice them in half horizontally to create a top and bottom layer. Place the bottom layer into the prepared baking dish.
5. Add the Mayo-Mustard Spread: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp mayo and 3 tbsp Dijon mustard. Spread this mixture evenly across the inside of the top half of the rolls.
6. Layer the Fillings: On the bottom half of the rolls, layer the ham, cheese, and pickle slices. Place the top half of the rolls over the filling.
7. Brush with Butter and Add Poppy Seeds: Generously brush the remaining garlic pickle butter over the tops of the rolls. Sprinkle with 1 tsp of poppy seeds, if using.
8. Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the cheese is melted.
9. Finish and Serve: Once out of the oven, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the sliders. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

Top Tip:

Brush the butter right before baking to get those golden, shiny tops. Uncover for the last five minutes to get a golden bread.

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