Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe
These Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders are a delicious, crowd-pleasing appetizer or meal featuring savory seasoned ground beef, melted Colby jack cheese, sautéed sweet onions, and tangy pickles, all sandwiched between soft and lightly toasted Hawaiian rolls with a buttery finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Slider Assembly
- 12 pack Hawaiian rolls
- 24 dill pickles
- 11 slices Colby jack cheese (or American cheese)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for topping)
Meat & Seasoning
- 2 lbs 80/20 ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
Sautéed Onions
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon butter
Butter & Sauces
- 6 tablespoons butter (4 tbsp for toasting buns, 1 tbsp for onions, 1 tbsp for brushing top buns)
- 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 on a lined baking sheet. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter and brush the cut sides of the rolls evenly. Broil them in the oven for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Lower Oven Temperature: Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F to prepare for baking the beef.
- Season and Shape Beef: In a large mixing bowl, add the 2 lbs of 80/20 ground beef along with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon cracked pepper. Mix well to combine. Press the seasoned beef evenly into a 9×13 casserole dish to form a slab.
- Bake the Beef: Place the casserole dish with the beef into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Sauté Onions: While the beef is baking, heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan over low heat. Add the diced sweet onion and sauté gently for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are browned and caramelized.
- Drain Beef: Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the oven and carefully drain off and discard any pan juices to prevent sogginess in the sliders.
- Assemble Sliders: On the baking pan with the toasted bottom buns, layer the dill pickles evenly. Using two spatulas, carefully lift and transfer the cooked beef slab onto the pickle-lined buns. Immediately top the beef with a double layer of cheese slices. Spread the sautéed onions evenly over the cheese. Close each slider with the top buns.
- Butter and Broil the Tops: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and brush it over the top buns. If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Return the assembled sliders to the oven and bake at 350°F for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese has fully melted and the tops are warmed through.
Notes
- Watch closely during broiling to prevent burning the buns.
- Use 80/20 ground beef for ideal juiciness and flavor balance.
- You can substitute Colby jack cheese with American cheese for a classic flavor.
- Sautéing onions low and slow brings out their sweetness—do not rush this step.
- Optional: add a drizzle of the prepared sauce (mayo, ketchup, mustard, pickled juice, cayenne mixture) inside the sliders for extra tang and spice.
Keywords: Hawaiian Roll Sliders, Cheeseburger Sliders, Party Appetizer, Baked Sliders, Ground Beef Recipe
