Best Baked Sliders for a Crowd (So Fast, So Good)

If you’re looking for an easy party sandwich that everyone will love, this is it Pastrami sliders She is the answer. They’re hot, cheesy, buttery, and packed with layers of flavor — Russian dressing, Havarti, pastrami, Swiss, and dill pickles all tucked inside soft slider buns and baked until warm and melty.

It’s basically a hot little sandwich in slider form, and it’s perfect for game day (think Super Bowl!), casual entertaining, holiday gatherings, or even an easy weekend dinner when you want something fun and comforting.

You can assemble the entire pan in minutes, bake until the cheese is gooey, then separate it into 12 perfect little sliders. This buttery poppy seed topping makes it so amazing. They are so good! Make our frying pan Baked ham and cheese sliders also. They have a similar buttery layer!

Why you’ll love these pastrami sliders?

1. It’s very easy to customize these slices with different cheeses or sauces.
2. They are hot, melty, and cheesy (the best kind of sliders).
3. It’s easy to make in a 9×13 pan.
4. Great choice for parties, game day and potlucks.
5. You get classic delicious flavors in a bite-sized format.
6. They can be ready in about 35 minutes!

Required components:

• Olive oil cooking spray – Prevents everything from sticking
• Slider buns -Soft buns like King’s Hawaiian work great
• Russian dressing – Creamy, refreshing, and perfect with pastrami
• Havarti cheese – Buttery and melty
• Pastrami – Delicious and salty flavour
• Swiss cheese – Classic pairing with pastrami
• Slices of dill pickles – Adds crunch and tang
• Melted butter – Spread it on top to get a golden flavour
• Poppy seeds and onion powder – Adds classic slider flavour

How to make pastrami sliders

These slices are all about easy layering and baking until everything is warm and gooey.

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan or dish with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
2. Keeping the buns together in one large piece, cut the rolls in half horizontally and place the bottom half in the pan.
3. Spread the Russian sauce on the rolls. Layer of havarti slices, pastrami, swiss, and pickles.
4. Add the top half of the rolls.
5. Mix the melted butter with the poppy seeds and onion powder, then brush the surface.
6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 20 minutes, until warm and thawed.
7. If you want browned tops, uncover and grill briefly. Warm service!

Recipe tips

• Use delicious pastrami, it is the main flavor here.
• Don’t overdo the pickles—just enough to add flavor without making the sliders slippery.
• Covering with foil helps everything heat evenly and keeps the surfaces from browning too quickly.
• Want crisper tops? Grill at the end for 30 to 60 seconds (watch closely to avoid burning).
• Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. To reheat, heat in the oven at 325°F until heated through (best to keep cakes from getting soggy).
• The microwave works a little, but the cakes will cook.
• Use any leftover pastrami to prepare it Reuben hot sauce!

Easy differences

• Use provolone instead of Havarti for a milder melt.
• Replace Russian dressing with Thousand Island dressing or creamy French dressing.
• Use rye slider buns if you can find them (deli style!)
• Add a layer of sauerkraut to Robin– Slider inspired.
• Add spicy mustard for extra bite.