Description
Cheeseburger sliders on Hawaiian rolls take the classic up a notch with sweet, fluffy bread and seasoned beef tucked under gooey cheese. Ideal for feeding a crowd, these are both playful and filling.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (450 grams) ground beef
Bread:
- 12 Hawaiian rolls
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 slices cheddar cheese (halved)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
Sauce and Extras:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) for optimal slider preparation.
- Sauté ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat until meat browns completely, ensuring no pink remains and draining excess fat.
- Enhance the beef mixture with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, mixing thoroughly for balanced seasoning.
- Carefully slice Hawaiian rolls horizontally, creating distinct top and bottom halves.
- Arrange bottom roll halves in a lightly greased baking dish, creating a uniform base for the sliders.
- Optional: Apply a thin layer of mayonnaise or ketchup across the bottom buns for additional flavor.
- Distribute the seasoned beef mixture evenly across the prepared bun bases.
- Layer cheddar cheese slices directly over the beef to ensure complete coverage.
- Gently position the top roll halves back onto the cheese-covered beef.
- Brush roll tops with melted butter and optionally sprinkle with sesame seeds for enhanced texture and appearance.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Uncover and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes until cheese melts completely and bun tops turn golden brown.
- Let rest briefly, then serve warm.
Notes
- Customize the sliders by experimenting with different cheese types like pepper jack or Swiss for unique flavor profiles.
- Make them lighter by using lean ground beef or ground turkey to reduce overall fat content.
- Prepare the beef mixture ahead of time and refrigerate for quick assembly when hosting game day or parties.
- Adapt for vegetarian diets by substituting ground beef with plant-based crumbles or sautéed mushrooms for similar texture and protein.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 242 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 372 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg