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Cheeseburger Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls Recipe

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These Cheeseburger Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack featuring a savory ground beef mixture layered with melty cheddar cheese and topped with a sweet and tangy buttery glaze. Perfect for parties and quick meals, they bake to golden perfection with a slightly crispy bottom and soft fluffy rolls.

Ingredients

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Beef Mixture

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (10% fat) or medium ground beef (20% fat)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (regular or light)
  • 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce (or ketchup)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Topping for Rolls

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or maple syrup)
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds (or Everything Bagel Seasoning)

Rolls and Cheese

  • 12 Hawaiian rolls (1 package)
  • 8 slices cheddar cheese or 6–8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon soft butter (to spread on pan)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Heat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking dish or sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil sprayed with oil, or spread a thin layer of soft butter directly on the pan to help achieve a buttery, slightly crispy bottom on the sliders.
  2. Make the Ground Beef Mixture: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 5-6 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until the pink color mostly disappears, about 3 minutes. Turn off the heat. Drain excess grease by tilting the skillet and spooning it out or blotting with paper towels. Stir in mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
  3. Assemble the Sliders: Slice the Hawaiian rolls horizontally but keep the halves attached. On the bottom half of the rolls, layer slices of cheddar cheese to cover the surface. Spread the beef mixture evenly over the cheese, then add another layer of cheese on top of the beef. Place the top halves of the rolls back onto the sliders, sandwiching the filling.
  4. Prepare Glaze and Bake: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine butter, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar. Microwave for about 25 seconds, then stir well to combine the glaze. Brush the glaze generously over the tops of the rolls and immediately sprinkle sesame seeds on top so they stick. Place the assembled sliders on the prepared pan and bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until heated through and the cheese is melted.
  5. Serve: Remove sliders from the oven and cut into individual portions along the roll lines with a serrated knife. Serve immediately for best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Substitute ground beef with ground turkey, ground chicken, or plant-based ground beef for variations.
  • Use dried onion soup mix or dried onion flakes instead of fresh onions if desired.
  • Montreal steak seasoning can replace garlic powder, salt, and pepper for a different flavor.
  • Add a splash of hot sauce or Worcestershire sauce or crispy bacon bits to the beef mixture for extra flavor.
  • For the topping glaze, you can add Worcestershire sauce or simply brush melted butter with a pinch of garlic powder.
  • Roll substitutes include slider buns, mini brioche, potato rolls, mini hamburger buns, or dinner rolls; adjust portion size accordingly.
  • Cheese options can be cheddar, provolone, gruyere, fontina, pepper jack, or American cheese, either sliced or shredded.
  • Serve with condiments like ketchup, mustard, mayo, sriracha aioli, chipotle sauce, ranch, Thousand Island, BBQ sauce, horseradish, or pesto.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
  • Make the beef mixture and glaze ahead of time; assemble and bake on serving day.
  • Sliders can be prepared several hours ahead, refrigerated, then baked before serving.
  • Freeze assembled sliders wrapped tightly for up to 3 months; bake from frozen at 350°F for 15-18 minutes to reheat.

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