Easy Cheeseburger Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
These easy Cheeseburger Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls are made with seasoned ground beef, sautéed onions, melted cheddar cheese, and buttery sesame seed buns. Instead of shaping individual burger patties, bake the ground beef in one pan for a simple family dinner, game day appetizer, or party recipe.
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Servings: 12 sliders
Calories: 268kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 3 Tbsp butter, melted, divided
- ½ small onion, finely diced
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
- 12 Hawaiian rolls, or dinner rolls
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Add the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to a large bowl. Mix just until combined.
- Press the seasoned ground beef evenly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
- While the beef cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of melted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the cooked beef from the oven and carefully drain the grease.
- Without separating the rolls, slice them horizontally through the center to create one connected top half and one connected bottom half.
- Place the bottom half of the rolls in a clean 9×13-inch baking dish. Carefully transfer the cooked beef onto the rolls. Spread the sautéed onions evenly over the beef, then arrange the cheddar cheese slices on top.
- Place the top half of the rolls over the cheese. Brush the tops with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake uncovered for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops of the rolls are golden brown.
- Slice into individual sliders and serve warm.
Notes
- Ground beef: Lean ground beef helps reduce excess grease. Drain the beef well before assembling the sliders.
- Cheese: American cheese, Colby Jack, or pepper jack can be substituted for cheddar.
- Rolls: Hawaiian sweet rolls add a slightly sweet flavor, but regular dinner rolls also work.
- Toppings: Serve with pickles, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, or burger sauce.
- Browning: If the rolls begin browning too quickly, loosely cover the baking dish with foil.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer until warmed through.
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 268 kcal | Carbohydrates: 16 g | Protein: 17 g | Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g | Trans Fat: 0.4 g | Cholesterol: 58 mg | Sodium: 423 mg | Potassium: 211 mg | Fiber: 0.3 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 240 IU | Vitamin C: 0.4 mg | Calcium: 98 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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