Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe
These Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders are a crowd-pleasing appetizer or meal featuring savory seasoned ground beef baked into a single slab, topped with melted Colby jack cheese, sautéed sweet onions, dill pickles, and a tangy homemade sauce, all nestled inside soft, buttery Hawaiian rolls. Perfectly toasted and broiled for a golden crust, these sliders combine sweet, savory, and tangy flavors into a delicious bite-sized treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Cheese
- 2 lbs 80/20 ground beef
- 11 slices Colby jack cheese (or American cheese)
Buns
- 12 pack Hawaiian rolls
- 6 tablespoons butter (divided)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for topping)
Vegetables and Pickles
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 24 dill pickles
Seasonings and Condiments
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1.5 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons pickled juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Buns: Preheat your oven to broil. Slice the Hawaiian rolls horizontally and place them cut side up, side-by-side, on a lined baking sheet. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter and use a basting brush to evenly coat the inside of all rolls. Broil for 3-4 minutes until the buns are golden brown, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Bake the Ground Beef: Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 lbs of ground beef with salt and cracked pepper, mixing well. Press the seasoned beef evenly into a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Bake for 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Sauté Onions: While the beef bakes, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan over low heat. Add the diced sweet onion and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until browned and caramelized, about 15 minutes.
- Drain Beef and Assemble Sliders: Once the beef has finished baking, drain any excess juices. On the baking pan with the toasted buns, place a layer of dill pickle slices on each bottom bun. Carefully transfer the slab of cooked beef onto the pickles on the bottom buns using two spatulas.
- Add Cheese and Onions: Place a double layer of cheese slices evenly over the beef slab. Next, add a layer of the sautéed onions on top of the cheese.
- Finish Assembly and Final Bake: Place the top buns over the onions. Brush the tops of the buns with the remaining 1 tablespoon of melted butter. Optionally, sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Return the entire assembled slider pan to the oven and bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through.
Notes
- Keep a close eye when broiling the buns to prevent burning as broil times can vary by oven.
- Using 80/20 ground beef strikes a good balance between flavor and moisture.
- Feel free to substitute Colby jack with American cheese or your preferred melting cheese.
- The pickled juice is used in the sauce for tang; if unavailable, a splash of vinegar can be used.
- These sliders can be easily doubled or halved depending on crowd size.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the beef mixture.
Keywords: Hawaiian Roll, Cheeseburger Sliders, Appetizer, Party Food, Ground Beef, Hawaiian Buns, Easy Sliders, Cheese, Sweet Onions
