Cheeseburger Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls Recipe
These Cheeseburger Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls are a quick, flavorful twist on a classic favorite. Featuring juicy ground beef cooked with onions and enhanced with mayo and BBQ sauce, these sliders are layered with melted cheddar cheese and baked with a buttery, sweet glaze on soft, fluffy Hawaiian rolls. Perfect for a party appetizer or a fun weeknight dinner, this recipe comes together in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Beef Mixture
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef (10% fat) or medium ground beef (20% fat)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (regular or light)
- 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce (or ketchup)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Topping for Rolls
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or maple syrup)
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds (or Everything Bagel Seasoning)
Rolls and Cheese
- 12 Hawaiian rolls (1 package)
- 8 slices cheddar cheese or 6–8 ounces shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon soft butter (to spread on pan)
Instructions
- Heat the oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking dish or sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil sprayed with oil. For a buttery, slightly crispy bottom on your sliders, spread a thin layer of soft butter directly on the pan surface.
- Make ground beef mixture: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add finely chopped onions and sauté for 5-6 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until mostly or all pink is gone, about 3 minutes. Turn off the heat, tilt the skillet, and spoon off excess grease or blot with paper towels to avoid soggy sliders. Stir in mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Prepare and assemble sliders: Slice the Hawaiian rolls horizontally, keeping the rolls intact (do not separate individual rolls). On the bottom half of the rolls, layer enough cheese slices to cover the surface. Spoon the beef mixture evenly over the cheese, then add another layer of cheese slices on top. Cover with the top half of the rolls.
- Glaze and bake: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine butter, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar. Microwave for 25 seconds, then stir well to blend. Brush this glaze generously over the tops of the rolls and immediately sprinkle sesame seeds so they stick. Place the assembled sliders on the prepared pan and bake uncovered for 12-15 minutes until cheese melts and tops are lightly golden.
- Serve: Remove the sliders from the oven and cut into individual portions along the roll lines using a serrated knife. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use medium ground beef (20% fat) for juicier sliders or lean ground beef (10% fat) for a leaner option.
- If you prefer, substitute BBQ sauce with ketchup or your favorite burger sauce.
- Cheddar cheese adds classic cheeseburger flavor, but feel free to use other cheese varieties like American or pepper jack.
- Everything Bagel Seasoning can be used instead of sesame seeds for extra flavor.
- For crispier bottoms, spread a thin layer of butter directly on the pan before placing the rolls.
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