Description
These Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders are a delightful party appetizer or easy meal, featuring savory seasoned ground beef, melted American cheese, and a tangy buttery glaze all nestled inside sweet Hawaiian rolls. Baked until golden and bubbly, they offer the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors in a convenient slider form.
Ingredients
Scale
Slider Base
- 12 Hawaiian rolls (whole, not sliced into individual rolls)
Beef Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Cheese
- 12 slices American cheese (or cheddar)
Glaze
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp ketchup
Optional Garnish
- Pickles, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Keep the Hawaiian rolls whole (do not separate them) and place them in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Season Beef: Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce to the cooked beef. Stir well and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes to blend flavors. Remove from heat.
- Prepare Rolls: Carefully cut the Hawaiian rolls horizontally, keeping them connected like a sandwich. Place the bottom half in the baking dish.
- Add Beef Mixture: Evenly spread the seasoned cooked ground beef over the bottom half of the rolls.
- Add Cheese Layer: Place slices of American cheese evenly over the beef, overlapping them to cover the surface thoroughly.
- Top the Sliders: Place the top half of the Hawaiian rolls over the cheese, pressing gently to compact all layers together.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, Dijon mustard, and ketchup. Brush this mixture evenly over the top of the rolls to add flavor and create a glossy finish.
- Bake Sliders: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Serve: Remove from oven, optionally garnish with pickles, slice into individual sliders, and serve hot. Enjoy your flavorful Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders!
Notes
- Using whole Hawaiian rolls and slicing them horizontally keeps the sliders intact and easy to serve.
- Drain excess fat from beef to avoid greasy sliders.
- Feel free to swap American cheese with cheddar or your preferred cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Brushing the butter-mustard-ketchup glaze on top adds a delicious tangy sweetness and helps the rolls brown beautifully.
- Optional pickles add a nice crunch and tang if you like a bit of contrast.
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the beef mixture or glaze.
- Sliders can be assembled a few hours in advance and baked just before serving for convenience.
