Description
Delectable cheeseburger sliders with Hawaiian rolls showcase mini burger perfection from backyard grilling to party appetizers. Ground beef nestled in sweet rolls delivers irresistible flavor that satisfies small plate cravings you’ll want to share with friends.
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.
- Remove from oven and let rest briefly before serving warm for maximum enjoyment.
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: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- 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