Baked Cheeseburger Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls
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These sheet pan cheeseburger sliders are baked in the oven with classic Hawaiian rolls for a crowd-pleasing party app! They’re cheesy, flavorful, and come together in about an hour. This is by far one of my favorite slider recipes for game days, holidays, and parties with friends. You need to try this recipe!
Friends, I am already getting the post-summer blues. You know I love autumn most of all, but I’m just really digging summer these days. It’s like the ultimate form of the Sunday Scaries. Summer Scaries I guess??
Re-watching Jersey Shore for the fiftieth time helps. So does drinking a nice glass of rosé on the patio. And of course, eating a burger which is one of my favorite summer foods.
Truth be told, I’ve always been more of a slider girl. I love a simple slider with cheese, pickles, and ketchup. Maybe some sautéed onions if I’m feeling fancy. So that’s what we have here! But instead of grilling a million tiny patties like I used to do when I was in culinary school, we’re making one big jumbo patty.
Ngl, the jumbo patty is a little unsettling at first. It kind of feels like you’re trying to set a record for World’s Biggest Burger but in your own house. But once you try this recipe, you’ll understand that it just makes sense both functionally and taste-wise.
Also, the sliders are particularly good with some loaded waffle fries or these crispy frizzled onions, but I also like to make them for game days alongside garlic butter chicken wings. Enjoy! xx.
Lean ground beef
Most of the time, I like to use 80/20 ground beef for burgers so they come out nice and juicy. But when it comes to sliders, lean ground beef is better because it won’t make the rolls soggy! In this recipe, I use 85/15 ground beef for a nice happy medium.
If you use 90/10 or 93/7 ground beef, make sure to mix in 2-3 Tablespoons of mayo, ketchup, or mustard to add some moisture back to the meat.
Topping ideas
I like to keep these sliders basic with cheese, onions, pickles, ketchup, and mustard. But you can totally add bacon, jalapeños, or whatever other toppings you like! If you use anything cold like lettuce or tomatoes, make sure to add them after the sandwiches are baked or they’ll get soggy in the oven.
Bake the sliders
Don’t press the beef patty too hard, or it’ll come out tough and dry. You want it to stick together but not be too dense.
Reheating leftovers
You can refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. To reheat the sliders, wrap them in foil and bake at 350°F (177°C) for about 15 minutes, or until they’re hot. Or, microwave individual sliders for about 1 minute.
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Easy Cheeseburger Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls
Ingredients
Beef Patty
- 2 pounds 85/15 ground beef (908 grams)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt, I use Morton's
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (15 milliliters)
- Freshly-cracked black pepper, to taste
Sautéed Onions
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil (15 milliliters)
- 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced (1 1/4 cups/150 grams)
- Kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper, to taste
Cheeseburger Sliders
- 1 package Hawaiian rolls, sweet or savory
- 1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced (228 grams)
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (14 grams)
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- Pickles, ketchup, & mustard, for serving
Equipment
- 2 small sheet pans
Instructions
Beef Patty
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a small sheet pan and set it aside for later.
- Add the ground beef, Kosher salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper to a big mixing bowl. Mix everything together just until the meat is well-combined. Don't over-mix!
- Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared sheet pan. Then, pat it into a big, evenly-thick rectangle that's roughly the same size as the Hawaiian rolls. Bake the beef patty for 15 minutes, or until it's browned and mostly cooked through. (It'll finish cooking later.) Drain off any grease. Then, use paper towels to pat any extra grease or liquid off of the beef patty.
Sautéed Onions
- While the beef patty is baking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions along with a big pinch of salt and black pepper, to taste.
- Sauté the onions, stirring often, until they're softened and golden-brown, about 8-10 minutes. Let the onions cool slightly.
Cheeseburger Sliders
- Cut the rolls in half horizontally, leaving the bottom and top halves intact. Place the bottom half of the rolls on a small greased sheet pan.
- Place a layer of cheese on the bottom rolls to keep them from getting soggy. Then, add the beef patty, another layer of cheese, and the sautéed onions. Place the top rolls over the patty mixture. Use a pastry brush to brush the top rolls with melted butter. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top.
- Then, wrap the sliders with foil. Bake the sliders for about 15 minutes. Then, uncover and bake them for another 5-6 minutes, until the tops are golden-brown and the internal temperature of the patty reaches 165°F (74°C). Slice and serve with pickles, ketchup, and mustard. Enjoy!
