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    Food » Cheeseburger Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls

    Cheeseburger Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls

    Posted: 01/24/2023 | Last updated: 01/24/2023 by Erin Leave a Comment
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    These sliders are a perfect lunch to make for at home, or are a simple and delicious party appetizer when feeding a crowd. With flavors reminiscent of a classic cheeseburger, these will disappear out of the pan as soon as everyone smells the aroma coming from the oven!

    A spatula scooping out a cheeseburger slider using soft sweet Hawaiian rolls.
    Cook, layer, bake, scoop, and serve.

    Why You Should Make These Sliders

    There's a recipe for party sliders in every flavor you can think of, so... here's another one! Make these cheeseburger sliders with Hawaiian rolls for the taste of a classic cheeseburger paired with pillowy and slightly sweet King's Hawaiian Rolls.

    These sliders are filled with cooked ground beef, onion, seasonings, plenty of cheese, and your favorite cheeseburger condiments like mayo and ketchup. The rolls are brushed with melted butter and topped with Everything bagel seasoning before being baked just long enough to brown the rolls and melt the cheese.

    You can smell these puppies from a mile away. They will fill your whole house with a delicious aroma, so good luck keeping hands out of the pan until it's time to eat... they are just that good!

    What Kind Of Slider Buns Should I Use?

    I've already mentioned that the King's Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls are my absolute favorite to make ANY kind of party sliders, though you can also use the Savory Butter flavor. If you love making your own slider buns, go ahead and use them or any other store bought brand. You can't go wrong - it'll still be delicious!

    A pan of golden cheeseburger sliders fresh from the oven with glistening Hawaiian roll tops.
    Fresh from the oven. You can smell them from two rooms away.

    What Kind of Meat To Use For Cheeseburger Sliders?

    I used 93/7 lean ground beef when testing this recipe, and it worked out really well. Feel free to use ground beef that is either more fatty or lean, or you could even use ground turkey instead if you're trying to shave off some fat and calories.

    The meat in the sliders will be fully cooked before baking. I like to cook the beef first, drain out all but just a couple of teaspoons of the grease, and then add the onions to cook for a few minutes before removing from the heat.

    Make sure to season the meat to your liking. I keep it simple with a few shakes each of salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Use what you like!

    What Side Dishes To Serve

    Party sliders are often seen alongside a spread of other finger foods and appetizers as part of a social gathering or holiday party. You can also serve cheeseburger sliders with Hawaiian rolls as a main dish alongside a couple of sides to make a complete meal. Here are some ideas:

    • French fries, potato wedges, or any version of your favorite spud.
    • A green vegetable such as steamed broccoli, peas, green beans, or asparagus
    • A fresh salad with lots of fun veggies and toppings
    • Fresh sliced fruit
    Two cheeseburger sliders made with Hawaiian rolls sitting on a white plate.
    Pair a couple of sliders with fries and a salad or other veggie for a whole meal.

    How Many Will This Recipe Feed?

    Making the recipe as written will yield 12 cheeseburger sliders with Hawaiian buns. I started with this amount so that you can easily double, triple, quadruple, etc the recipe to feed as many people as you need. You can bake multiple pans at once, bake smaller pans 12 sliders at a time, or use one huge pan.

    As an appetizer among a spread of other goodies, you can plan on 1-2 sliders per person. As a main dish with some fries and other side dishes, plan on 2-3 sliders per person.

    Flavor Variations

    • If you can't find, don't have, or don't like Everything bagel seasoning, go ahead and use plain sesame seeds. You can also sprinkle on a few poppyseeds for extra flavor.
    • Make it lean. You can use ground turkey instead of ground beef if you'd like to lean out this recipe.
    • Change the Cheese. You can use your favorite cheese slices or a combination of 2 different kinds to create your perfect cheeseburger flavor. I do not recommend using pre-shredded cheese as it doesn't melt as nicely in the oven.
    • Slider buns. Kings Hawaiian is the gold standard for any kind of baked slider like this, they're just sooo good (not sponsored or affiliated). But if you can't find them or just don't like them, you can use any kind of slider bun you prefer.
    Two cheeseburger sliders with hawaiian rolls stacked on top of each other.
    Warm, soft, and cheesy. Just how I like it.

    How to Store Party Sliders

    Store leftover sliders in a covered airtight container in the refrigerator. Give them a zap in the microwave to reheat and enjoy.

    I do not recommend freezing sliders to preserve flavor and texture quality, though you can choose to wrap and freeze prepared sliders if you want - use them within 3 months for best quality.

    How Far Can I Make These In Advance?

    You can prepare cheeseburger sliders with Hawaiian rolls through the end of step 5 in the recipe. Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. When ready to prepare, take them out of the fridge, uncover, and let them sit on the counter while the oven preheats to 350F. Brush with butter, sprinkle with seasoning, and bake as directed in the recipe, though they may need a few extra minutes in the oven.

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    Cheeseburger Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls


    • Author: Erin
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 12 sliders 1x
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    These super cheesy sliders are easy to make for parties, crowds, or a fun lunch at home. Using sweet Hawaiian rolls and topped with Everything seasoning, you'll love these!


    Ingredients

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    • 12 Hawaiian rolls, sliced open (or use the pre-sliced version)
    • 1 pound lean ground beef
    • Salt, to taste
    • Black pepper, to taste
    • Garlic powder, to taste
    • ½ medium sweet onion, finely-chopped
    • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, or as desired
    • 3 tablespoons ketchup, or as desired
    • 8 slices cheddar cheese
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
    • 1 tablespoon Everything bagel seasoning

    Instructions

    1. Lightly spray a rimmed baking sheet or pan with cooking spray. Add bottom half of sliders. Preheat oven to 350F.
    2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef and break into small bits using a spatula. Drain out most of the grease. Season with a few shakes each of salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
    3. Add onion, stir, and cook until slightly softened. I like the onions to have a little crunch left to better mimic the flavor of a cheeseburger. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
    4. Spread bottom layer of sliders with mayonnaise, adding more if needed. Cover with 4 slices of cheese. Spread beef mixture evenly over the cheese, and then top with a second layer of cheese using the 4 remaining slices.
    5. Spread ketchup - adding more if needed - on the underside of the top half of sliders. Place on top of the layers.
    6. Brush tops of rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with Everything seasoning. Bake uncovered for about 13 minutes or until cheese is melty and tops of rolls are slightly golden.

    Notes

    Double or triple the recipe for a crowd.

    If you don't have/can't find Everything seasoning, sprinkle with plain sesame seeds

    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 30 mins
    • Category: Appetizer
    • Method: Oven and Stovetop

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