Make these easy Cheeseburger Sliders in just 30 minutes! Juicy ground beef, melty cheese, and soft, sweet rolls come together for a simple meal or hearty appetizer—perfect for feeding a hungry group or getting dinner on the table fast.
Why You’ll Want to Make These Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders
Sliders are kinda my thing—I’ve got 12 slider recipes on the blog (and yep, more in the works)! I love how easy they are to make, serve, and eat. These Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders are one of my favorites because you bake the whole batch at once—no need to stand at the stove flipping burgers or assembling sandwiches one by one.
They remind me of classic White Castle burgers with their soft rolls and seasoned beef, but trust me—these are even better. Juicier, cheesier, and baked with love in your own kitchen. Perfect for feeding a group on a weeknight or setting out as a hearty appetizer for the holidays.
Want to make them ahead? Just wrap each one in foil after baking and keep them warm in a slow cooker—so easy for parties or busy nights. And if you’re slider-obsessed like me, don’t miss my Philly Cheesesteak Sliders, famous Hammy Sammies and these Meatball Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls!
Ingredients for Cheeseburgers Sliders
- Ground beef: I like to use ground chuck for my burger patties. Or try extra lean ground beef, ground sirloin, bison and elk would be delicious too. Or try a combination!
- Onion: Use sweet onions, yellow or white onions.
- Ketchup & Mustard: I love using Dijon mustard, but yellow works too! If you want add a few tablespoons of mayo too!
- Salt and pepper: I always use kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Rolls: This recipe is best with soft rolls. I used King’s Hawaiian Rolls, brioche slider rolls or any small slider roll.
- Cheese: I prefer cheddar cheese or whole milk American cheese slices for burgers. Try blue cheese, Pepper Jack, Swiss, sharp cheddar or Muenster — your favorite!
- Butter: I typically have salted butter handy, so that’s what I’ve used here. If using unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt.
- Worcestershire sauce, like my Ham and Cheese Sliders, adds the signature flavor.
- Everything Bagel Seasoning: Add a burst of flavor with a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning.
Get the full recipe in the recipe card below.
How to Make Easy Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe
Step 1 – Brown Ground Beef
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with oil or line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Go ahead and chop up the onions, too. I love this alligator chopper!
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and chopped onion, draining any excess grease. Next, stir in the ketchup, salt, and pepper, and set the meat aside.
Step 2 – Prepare Hawaiian Rolls
Using a serrated knife, slice the entire pack of rolls in half lengthwise, keeping them intact. I leave the bottom half slightly thicker to help prevent sogginess.
Place the bottom half in a baking dish or on a sheet pan. Layer with cheese slices, then spread the cooked ground beef over the cheese. Add another layer of cheese, then place the top half of the rolls over everything.
Step 3 – Make Burger Sauce
In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and bagel seasoning. Brush the tops and sides of the rolls with the sauce.
Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Then uncover and bake another 7–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.
Pro Tip: After testing, using the baking sheet vs. baking dish method, I prefer the cheeseburger sliders baked in a baking dish for a softer, juicy burger slider. If you want a little more crunchy on the sides, bake them on a baking sheet.
For more beef slider recipes, try my Roast Beef Sliders, and these irresistible Philly Cheesesteak Sliders Recipe, and don’t forget breakfast sliders!
Variations & Substitutions for Ground Beef Sliders
- Toppings: Add lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, onions—whatever you like! Serve with yum yum sauce or Smash burger sauce.
- Meat Swap: Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Cheese Options: Try cheddar, Swiss, provolone, Muenster, or your favorite.
- Extra Flavor: Mix ⅛–¼ cup mayo with the ketchup or add garlic powder to the butter topping.
- Lighter Version: Skip the sauce (if you must), brush buns with butter or oil, and sprinkle with sesame or everything bagel seasoning.
What do you eat with Hawaiian sliders?
Think of typical potluck or picnic foods. Pop over to my post on what to serve with ham and cheese sliders; you will find all of my favorite sides; like Baked Beans, Potato salad, Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad and more!
Gluten-Free Option: Swap Hawaiian rolls for gluten-free slider buns. Use deli-sliced or freshly sliced cheese, as pre-sliced varieties may contain gluten. Double-check that seasonings and sauce are gluten-free.
How to Make Keto Cheeseburger Sliders (Low-Carb)
I’ve been eating low-carb lately, and these make a great keto-friendly option with just a few tweaks. Cut the onion down to ¼ cup, skip the Worcestershire sauce, and use sugar-free ketchup to keep things on track—don’t worry, they still taste amazing! Swap in grated or home-sliced cheese, and pick up some keto slider buns (Aldi has some great ones). Just like that, you’ve got a low-carb version of a favorite!
Recommended Tools
- These USA Baking pans are my faves!
- A sturdy silicone basting brush will make it so much easier!
- I love my cast iron pan for recipes like this!
How to Make Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders
It’s easy to turn these into bacon cheeseburger sliders! Cook up crispy bacon first, then either stir chopped bacon into the ground beef mixture or place a halved slice on top of the cheese for each slider (you’ll need 12 slices). Add the bun tops, brush with sauce, and bake as directed.
Make-Ahead Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls
To avoid soggy rolls, layer your cheese on the bottom, add the cooled ground beef mixture on top, and then add another layer of cheese. Finally, add tops of the rolls, brush with sauce, cover and refrigerate until ready to assemble. Bake as directed, adding 2-3 minutes.
Ground Beef Sliders FAQs
I prefer using King’s Hawaiian Butter rolls for these sliders, but the original sweet dinner rolls are another excellent choice if you desire sweetness. Honestly, any soft dinner roll will do.
Anything you want! LOL, with these beef sliders, we love air frying some steak fries, sweet potato fries, potato chips, BBQ chips, you name it! Pretty much anything you want!
Yes! Wrap each slider individually in foil and place them in a crockpot on warm for a grab-and-go party or game-day fun! They might get a bit soggy, but who cares!
Yes, use the slider on the recipe to increase the quantities; make on one single half-sheet pan or bake in two baking dishes. Great for a crowd!
Storage Tips
Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
How to Reheat Burger Sliders
Place sliders on a baking dish, cover with foil, and reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5–10 minutes. Remove foil during the last few minutes to crisp the tops.
Can you Freeze Cheeseburger Sliders?
Yes! Let baked sliders cool completely, then wrap in plastic wrap or foil and place in a freezer-safe container or Ziplock bag. Freeze for 3–6 months.
- To Reheat (Thawed): Thaw overnight in the fridge. Bake covered with foil at 350°F (175°C) for 5–10 minutes, then uncover and bake 2–3 more minutes until warmed through.
- To Reheat from Frozen: Remove any plastic wrap, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F for 15–20 minutes. Uncover and bake 2–3 more minutes until hot.
- Microwave (Thawed): Wrap in a paper towel and microwave on a plate for 30 seconds, rotate, then heat 20 more seconds. Let rest 1 minute.
- Microwave (Frozen): Wrap in a paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds per side. Let rest for 1 minute. Note: This method can make them a bit soggy.
More Easy Ground Beef Recipes
- Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef
- Instant Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff
- Skillet Shepherd’s Pie
- Smash Burger Recipe
- Bison Burger Recipe
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Equipment
- Hamburger Chopper
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef use your favorite %, leaner is better for these, also try ground bison, elk, turkey or chicken
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 package Hawaiian Rolls (package of 12) or use other slider rolls, brioche rolls, keto or gluten-free
- 10-16 slices Cheddar or white American cheese, or use your favorite cheese try Swiss, provolone, blue cheese, sharp cheddar, goat cheese, Muenster or Mozzarella
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or may use yellow mustard if preferred
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Everything Bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175 °C) and line a rimmed baking sheet pan with parchment paper or spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with oil.
- Break up and brown the ground beef and onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain any excess grease. Stir in the ketchup, salt and pepper, and set the meat to the side.1 pound ground beef, 1 small onion, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
- Using a serrated knife, slice the rolls in half lengthwise, keeping them together.1 package Hawaiian Rolls
- Place the roll's bottom half onto the sheet pan or baking dish and top them with slices of cheese, next, add the ground beef mixture and finish with a layer of cheese then replace the top of the rolls on.10-16 slices Cheddar
- Mix the melted butter, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and Everything bagel seasoning in a small mixing bowl. Brush the mixture on the top and sides of the rolls.3 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon Everything Bagel seasoning
- Cover with foil and place the sliders in the oven, baking for 10 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 7-10 minutes until cheese is melted and sliders are golden. Serve immediately.
Notes
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Storage & Reheating
Storage:
Keep leftover sliders in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat (Oven):
Place sliders in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5–10 minutes. Uncover for the last few minutes to crisp the tops. Reheat (Frozen):
From frozen, cover sliders with foil and bake at 350°F for 15–20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 2–3 more minutes until heated through. Reheat (Microwave):
Not ideal, but works in a pinch. Wrap a thawed slider in a paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds, rotate, then heat for 20 seconds more. Let sit for 1 minute.
From frozen: Microwave 30 seconds per side, wrapped in a paper towel. Rest 1 minute.
Freezing Tips
Let baked sliders cool completely. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or foil and place in a freezer-safe container or bag. Freeze for up to 3–6 months. To Reheat (Thawed):
Thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat in the oven as above.
Gluten-Free Option
Use gluten-free slider buns and check that your cheese is deli-sliced or freshly sliced (some pre-sliced cheeses contain gluten-based anti-caking agents). Be sure seasonings and Worcestershire sauce are certified gluten-free. - Low-Carb Option
- Reduce onion to ¼ cup
- Use keto-friendly slider buns (Aldi has great ones!)
- Choose grated or home-sliced cheese
- Swap in sugar-free ketchup and skip the Worcestershire sauce
Nutrition
Tayler
I made these sliders for dinner last night and they were so delicious! Loved by both the hubby and kids!
YAY! Thank you!
Beth
These are so good! I made them last night and they were a huge hit. Next time, I’m adding bacon for bacon burger sliders.
Everything is better with bacon!
justin
Kids loved these with several slices of cheese on top!
A kid win is always a win!! So glad you liked it!
Kate
These sliders were so easy! Perfect for our neighborhood party!
Yay!! Glad they were a win!
Suja md
This looks and sounds fabulous! Love this recipe.
Thank you!
Laura Ashley Johnson
These are perfect for game day!!
They really are!!
Tasia
These cheeseburger sliders are going to be perfect for the busy fall season ahead. I’ve added the Hawaiian rolls to my shopping list so I can make a batch and freeze for when I need dinner in a hurry.
Perfect!! So glad they will make it to your table!