Description
Cheeseburger sliders with Hawaiian rolls combine classic American burger flavors on miniature sweet rolls. Juicy beef patties and melted cheese create a party-friendly appetizer that guests will eagerly devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground beef
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Sliders and Toppings:
- 12 Hawaiian rolls, sliced in half
- 12 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- Pickles (for serving)
- Ketchup (for serving)
- Mustard (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare your kitchen workspace and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) for optimal cooking conditions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté until the meat browns completely and loses its pink color, ensuring thorough cooking.
- Drain excess fat from the beef mixture to prevent greasy sliders and set the meat aside momentarily.
- Arrange the bottom halves of Hawaiian rolls on a clean baking sheet, creating a uniform base for the sliders.
- Distribute the seasoned beef evenly across the roll bottoms, creating a consistent meat layer.
- Layer cheddar cheese slices over the beef, ensuring complete coverage for maximum melting potential.
- Carefully place the top halves of the Hawaiian rolls over the cheese layer, creating compact mini sandwiches.
- Generously brush the roll tops with melted butter, which will enhance golden browning and add rich flavor.
- Optional: Sprinkle sesame seeds over the buttered rolls for additional texture and visual appeal.
- Slide the prepared sliders into the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese melts completely and roll tops turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven, let cool briefly, then slice into individual sliders.
- Serve immediately accompanied by classic condiments like pickles, ketchup, and mustard for a complete slider experience.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version that keeps the slider’s delicious flavor profile.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or Swiss to create unique taste combinations and add personal flair to the classic recipe.
- Allow the beef to cool slightly before assembling sliders to prevent soggy rolls and ensure a crispy, golden-brown top when baking.
- Prep sliders ahead of time and refrigerate before baking, which helps ingredients meld together and makes entertaining easier with minimal last-minute cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 286 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg