Easy Cheeseburger Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls
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 under an hour. This is by far one of my favorite slider recipes for game days, holidays, and parties with friends!
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!
Notes
This recipe makes sliders with a thick patty. If you like a thinner patty, feel free to half the meat mixture.
If you use 90/10 or 93/7 ground beef, mix in 2-3 Tablespoons of mayo, ketchup, or mustard to add some moisture back to the meat.
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.
The bottom layer of cheese keeps the buns from getting soggy, but feel free to skip this step if you like less cheese.
Don't over-bake the sliders, or the bottom rolls will crisp up too much. You can also bake these in a ceramic baking dish to keep the bottom rolls nice and squishy.
Serving: 1slider, Calories: 371kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 80mg, Sodium: 538mg, Potassium: 266mg, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 125mg, Iron: 2mg
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