Description
These Buttery Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders combine tender shredded chicken, savory ham, and melty Swiss cheese, all nestled in soft slider buns and topped with a flavorful buttery poppy seed glaze. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, these sliders make a delightful appetizer or meal that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Slider Components
- 12 slider buns
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 6 slices of ham, thinly sliced
- 6 slices of Swiss cheese (or cheese of your choice)
Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Butter Topping
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the sliders evenly.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent the sliders from sticking and to make cleanup easier.
- Mix Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard, stirring until smooth. Set this sauce aside for layering.
- Layer Ingredients: Arrange the bottom halves of the slider buns in the prepared baking dish. Spread half of the mayonnaise mixture evenly over the buns to add moisture and flavor.
- Add Chicken: Distribute the shredded chicken evenly over the sauced buns, then layer with the sliced ham and Swiss cheese to build the classic cordon bleu flavors.
- Spread Remaining Sauce: Spread the remaining mayonnaise and mustard mixture on top of the cheese layer to keep the sliders moist and flavorful.
- Add Top Buns: Place the top halves of the slider buns over the assembled layers, completing the slider stack.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, poppy seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. This will create a savory glaze for the tops of the sliders.
- Brush Butter Mixture: Generously brush the butter mixture over the tops of the slider buns, ensuring even coverage for a flaky, flavorful crust.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the sliders from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes to allow the flavors to settle and to make slicing easier.
- Serve: Slice the sliders individually and serve warm for the best taste and texture experience.
Notes
- Use Swiss cheese for a classic cordon bleu flavor, but feel free to substitute with Gruyere or mozzarella for different tastes.
- Make sure the chicken is shredded finely to ensure even layering and easy eating.
- Covering the sliders during the initial bake helps melt the cheese thoroughly while preventing the tops from burning.
- Letting the sliders rest before cutting prevents the filling from spilling out and keeps the sliders intact.
- These sliders can be prepared a few hours ahead; just cover and refrigerate before baking.
