Cheeseburger Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls are mini cheeseburger sandwiches layered Hawaiian roll bread sprinkled with sesame seeds to mimic the traditional cheeseburger taste.
Cheeseburger Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls are the ultimate mini cheeseburger experience! Serve them as an appetizer, party snack, or even a quick weeknight dinner. The mix of sharp sliced cheese and mild shredded cheese creates a rich, cheesy flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweet, buttery Hawaiian rolls.
Topped with sesame seeds for that classic burger look, these sliders bake up in just 30 minutes-making them a winning choice for game day, family dinners, or any time you're craving something delicious!
Video Tutorial
Why You'll Love These Sliders
- Quick & Easy - Ready in about 30 minutes!
- Crowd-Pleaser - Perfect appetizer for parties, holidays, and game day spreads.
- Customizable - Add your favorite toppings and sauces to make them your own.
- Make-Ahead Friendly - Assemble in advance and bake when ready to serve.
- Step by step instructions and video tutorial included.
Key Ingredients
- Ground beef (80/20) - For juicy sliders without excess grease.
- Flavors boost for the beef - onion powder, garlic salt, seasoned salt, black pepper.
- Hawaiian rolls - Sweet, soft rolls full of flavor.
- Cheese - Cheddar cheese, sliced and shredded, was used for this recipe.
- Melted butter - For brushing the tops of the rolls and browning.
- Sesame seeds - For that classic cheeseburger look.
Make-Ahead & Storage
- Make Ahead: They can be made ahead, but are best served fresh; however, to do so cook the beef mixture and once cooled assemble the sliders up to 24 hours in advance. Cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Reheat: Reheat in the oven for the best result. Preheat your oven and wrap them in foil to prevent them from drying out. Heat for 10-15 minutes until warmed. Reheat in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 3-5 minutes. Or heat them via microwave by wrapping them in a damp town to prevent drying and microwave for 30-60 seconds.
- Store: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
How to make the Cheeseburger Sliders Step-by-Step
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cook the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, add the onions, beef and seasoning. Brown the ground beef and drain excess fat.
Prepare the rolls: Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom layer in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
Assemble: Add your cheese slices. Spread the beef evenly over the rolls. Spread the shredded cheese on top. Add the top layer of rolls.
Brush with butter: Brush the butter on the rolls. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
Bake: Cover loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes until the tops are golden and the cheese is melted.
Cheeseburger Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls recipe
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking pan
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 12 count package of Hawaiian Rolls
- 6-8 slices cheddar cheese
- 6 oz shredded mild cheddar cheese
- â…“ c yellow onion- diced
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- â…› teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, break it up within the skillet.
- Add the diced onion and fold into the beef.
- Season the meat with garlic powder, garlic salt, seasoned salt and black pepper.
- Â Brown the meat, continuing to break up until fine.
- Remove the meat from the heat once it's fully cooked and drain any excess fat.
- Cut the buns in half and place the bottom half of the buns into a glass baking dish or on a baking sheet.
- Line the bottom layer of bread with the cheese slices.Â
- Spread the ground beef mixture evenly over the sliced cheese.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the ground beef layer.
- Place the top layer of buns over the cheese layer.
- Brush the tops of the buns with the melted butter and then immediately sprinkle the tops of the buns with sesame seeds.
- Bake uncovered at for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops of the buns are golden brown.
- Serve and enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Cheese Options: Sharp cheddar adds a bold flavor, while American cheese melts beautifully for that classic cheeseburger taste; however, you can use your favorite cheese.
- Don't Skip the Butter Topping: Brushing the rolls with melted butter before baking keeps them soft, adds flavor and assists with browning.
- Apply Sesame Seeds Immediately: Brush the butter, then sprinkle sesame seeds right away so they stick.
- Make Ahead: Assemble the sliders, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking; however, making them fresh is always best.
- Storage: Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating Tip: Wrap sliders in foil and bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes, or until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving Suggestions
- Pair with French fries, sweet potato fries, tater tots, or potato chips.
- Serve with ketchup, mustard, mayo or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Add a layer of caramelized onions or pickles for extra flavor.
Variations
- Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders: Add crumbled bacon before topping with cheese.
- Spicy Sliders: Use pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar cheese.
- BBQ Sliders: Add your favorite barbecue sauce to make them into bbq sliders.
- Cheese variations: Sharp cheddar, provolone, pepper jack and american cheese are also great options.
- Switch out the Hawaiian rolls for slider buns or mini brioche buns.
- Use garlic butter to top the buns for a different flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I make these ahead?
Yes, assemble the sliders up to 21 hours in advance, refrigerate, and bake when ready.
How do I keep the rolls from getting soggy?
Use lean ground beef (80/20) and drain any excess fat before assembling. Allow the beef to cool before assembling the sliders. Bake the sliders uncovered.
Can I use different cheese?
American, Provolone, Pepper Jack or your favorite cheese will work well.
Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?
Of course! Season accordingly and you're good to go!
More Whip it like Butter/game day recipes
Try my Ham Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls recipe for a different take on this recipe.
Grab your favorite dipping sauce and try my Popcorn Chicken recipe.
Are you potato lover? Try my Loaded Baked Potato Wedges recipe.
Try my Chicken Fajita Quesadilla recipe for another quick appetizer/game day recipe.
Leave a Reply