Easy Cheeseburger Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls (30 Minute Meal)

Make a dozen easy Cheeseburger Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls in about 30 minutes! These ground beef sliders are fantastic for a hungry crowd on game day or an easy weeknight meal, the whole family will love.

Similar to the White Castle sliders, these are made easier using ground beef and King’s Hawaiian rolls; this easy recipe is perfect for the next time you need an easy dinner or a heavy appetizer. 

Love sliders!? We do too! Try these popular Philly Cheesesteak Sliders, famous Hammy Sammies and these Meatball Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls!

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Simple Ingredients Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger 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 a white onion.
• Ketchup & Mustard | I love using Dijon mustard, but yellow will work here too!
• Salt and pepper | I always use kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Rolls | This recipe is best with soft rolls, I used sweet Hawaiian Rolls; brioche slider rolls or any small slider roll will work, I have even heard with my Philly Cheesesteak sliders that Aldi’s Keto slider rolls work fabulous!
• Cheese | I prefer cheddar cheese or whole milk American cheese slices for burgers. Try blue cheese, 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 Hammy Sammy Sliders, Worcestershire sauce gives the signature flavor. 
• Everything Bagel Seasoning | Add a flavor burst with a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning. 

How to Make Easy Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe

Step 1 | Preheat Oven and Brown 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 to the side.

Step 2 | Prepare Hawaiian Rolls for Classic Cheeseburgers 

With a serrated knife, slice the entire package of rolls in half lengthwise while keeping them together. 

Then, place the bottom half of the rolls onto the sheet pan or baking dish and top them slices of your favorite cheeseburger cheese. Next place the ground beef mixture on top. Then, layer more cheese slices over the ground beef and place the top half of the rolls on top.

Step 3 | Make Burger Sauce

Mix the melted butter, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and bagel seasoning in a small mixing bowl to make the sauce. Use a pastry or grill brush to brush the sides and tops of the rolls with the mixture.

Finally, cover the mini cheeseburgers with aluminum foil and place them in the oven, baking for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 7-10 more minutes until you notice melty cheese and the golden brown sliders. Serve immediately or see variations below for how to keep warm in a crockpot. 

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

• Add Your Favorite Toppings: Load up the mini burgers with delicious toppings, like lettuce, crisp onions, pickles, tomatoes and more of your favorites! Try making this yum yum sauce or my Smashburger sauce as a dip!
• Ground Turkey or Chicken: For a bit of a healthier take on the slider recipe, swap the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken.
• Optional Substitutions: Add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the buttery topping for extra flavor if preferred. Try stirring in ⅛ -¼ cup good mayonnaise when you add the ketchup for more flavor!
• Cheese Changeup: Use your favorite cheese! Try sharp cheddar, Swiss, American, Muenster, Provolone, whatever makes you happy!
• Healthier ground beef sliders: Omit the sauce altogether (but don’t!), brush the tops of the buns with a bit of butter or olive oil, and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds. And don’t add as much cheese!

Gluten-Free Cheeseburger Sliders

Swap the Hawaiian rolls for gluten-free slider bun, and be sure to use deli-sliced cheese or slice your own cheese as pre-sliced cheeses often have gluten derivatives in the anti-caking agents. Make sure your seasonings and Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free.

How Do I Make Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders?

Easy! Fry up crispy slices of your favorite bacon:

1. Chop bacon into bits and stir the bacon bits right into the ground beef mixture OR
2. Tear a piece of cooked bacon in half and place on top of the cheese, repeat for each slider (that would be 12 slices). Place bun tops on, brush with sauce, and bake as directed!

Make Ahead Cheeseburger Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls

To avoid soggy rolls, layer your cheese on the bottom and add the cooled ground beef mixture on top, 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.

Storage Tips

Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

How to reheat burger sliders

In a 350° F (175° C) oven, place foil-covered sliders on a sheet pan or baking dish and bake for 5 to 10 minutes until the sliders are warmed through, removing the foil the last few minutes.

Can you Freeze Cheeseburger Sliders?

Yes! Cheeseburger sliders are freezer-friendly. Cool baked sliders completely, wrap well in plastic wrap or foil and transfer to a freezer-safe container or Ziplock baggie, freeze for 3-6 months. 

To reheat, thaw the sliders in the fridge overnight and bake covered with foil for 5-10 minutes on 350°F (175° C). Remove the foil and bake for another 3 minutes or until warmed.

Reheat From Frozen: Cover with foil (removing any plastic wrap) and place in a baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes then remove the foil and bake an additional 3 minutes or until warmed through.

Microwave Sliders | Not my favorite method as they get tough and soggy; but if you must. Wrap in a paper towel and place on a microwave safe plate and heat thawed sliders for 30 seconds, rotate and heat for another 20 seconds until hot, allow to sit for 1 minute.

How to microwave frozen sliders | Place paper towel-wrapped hamburger slider on a microwave-safe plate. Heat for 30 seconds, flip over, and heat for another 30 seconds until heated through, allow to rest 1 minute.

Best Side Dishes for Sliders

Keep it classic with these Easy Air Fryer Steak Fries or this crisp and fresh Steakhouse Wedge Salad. These perfectly seasoned and quick Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli are another excellent side, especially on busy weeknights.

Best Desserts to Serve with Cheeseburger Sliders

Cookies are a great grab-and-go option to serve alongside your hamburger sliders. Try my popular Crumbl Chocolate Chip Cookies or these Lemon Crinkle Cookies or perhaps my Mini Apple Pies. 

More Easy Ground Beef Recipes

• Easy Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef (Low-Carb)
• Easy Instant Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff
• Skillet Shepherd’s Pie (No-Bake Shepherd’s Pie)
• Best Smash Burger Recipe with Onions on a Blackstone 
• The Best Bison Burger Recipe with Caramelized Onions

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