These Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders are packed with flavor. Seasoned ground beef and sautéed onions are paired with a creamy, tangy burger sauce and buttery Hawaiian rolls topped with sesame seeds—perfect for game day or any casual gathering.
Instead of shaping individual patties, the beef is cooked with onions and broken up in the skillet—quicker and just as satisfying as traditional burgers. The simple burger sauce of mayo, ketchup, yellow mustard, and dill relish adds a bright, creamy finish. Brushed with melted butter and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, the Hawaiian rolls give these sliders a slightly sweet, rich contrast to the savory filling.
Why You’ll Love These Sliders:
- Quick and Easy. Ready in about 25–30 minutes.
- Minimal Ingredients. Simple pantry staples and easy prep.
- Perfect for Game Day. Bite-sized and crowd-pleasing for parties or Super Bowl gatherings.
- Full of Flavor. Seasoned beef, sweet rolls, melty American cheese, and a tangy burger sauce.
Ingredients
Ground beef: Use 85/15 for juiciness without excessive grease. Very lean beef (93/7) can dry out.
Onions: Diced and sautéed with the beef for subtle sweetness and texture.
King’s Hawaiian Rolls: The 12-pack works perfectly; slice through the center to create a top and bottom sheet.
American cheese: Melts quickly and gives a classic cheeseburger flavor.
Burger sauce: Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, and dill relish for a creamy, slightly tangy spread. Double the sauce if you want extra for dipping.
Butter and sesame seeds: Melted butter brushed on top of the rolls with sesame seeds for texture and a savory finish.
See the recipe card below for exact measurements.
Substitutions and Variations
Swap American cheese for Colby, Cheddar, or Swiss. Add chopped cooked bacon for bacon-cheeseburger sliders. For a low-carb option, serve the seasoned beef and sauce over a salad or make a deconstructed burger bowl.
How to Make Cheeseburger Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil and diced onion. Cook 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until softened.
Step 2: Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink.
Step 3: Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper. When cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer the beef to a bowl to leave excess grease behind.
Step 4: Whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and dill relish to make the burger sauce.
Step 5: Slice the Hawaiian rolls horizontally into a top and bottom half and lay them open on a baking sheet. Spread burger sauce on the inner top half, then layer the beef and onions on the bottom half and top with cheese slices.
Step 6: Replace the top half, brush the tops with melted butter, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake 5–6 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Step 7: Slice into 12 individual sliders and serve warm.
Expert Tips
- Drain most of the grease by transferring the cooked beef with a slotted spoon; this keeps the rolls from getting soggy.
- When replacing the top layer, do it carefully so the sauce stays in place.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the sliders into even pieces for cleaner cuts.
Recipe FAQs
Toast the rolls lightly if desired and drain excess grease from the beef before assembling. Brushing the tops with butter after assembling helps create a barrier and adds flavor.
Classic sides include potato casserole, chips and salsa, wings, or finger-friendly dips. Pick two or three for a balanced spread at parties.
Wrap 2–3 sliders in foil and refrigerate for 2–3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven while wrapped for about 10 minutes, or until warmed through.
Recipe Card — Ingredients (serves 12)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup yellow onion, diced
- 16 ounces ground beef (85/15)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon dill relish
- 12-count King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- 6 American cheese slices
- 1 tablespoon salted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and diced onion, and cook 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until no longer pink.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Transfer beef to a bowl with a slotted spoon to leave excess grease in the pan.
- Whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and dill relish to make the burger sauce.
- Slice the Hawaiian rolls horizontally and place open-faced on a baking sheet. Spread sauce on the inner top half, layer beef on the bottom half, and top with cheese slices.
- Replace the top half, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle sesame seeds. Bake 5–6 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Slice into 12 sliders and serve warm.
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