Hawaiian Roll Burger Sliders

These Hawaiian Roll Burger Sliders are sure to become one of your go-to recipes! Juicy smash burgers, melty cheese, caramelized onions, and tangy smash burger sauce come together in soft Hawaiian rolls. Perfect for parties or a comforting meal, get ready to savor every bite!

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Whether you're looking for a mouthwatering appetizer or a satisfying main dish, these smash burger sliders have you covered.

These sliders feature juicy smash burgers, melted Colby Jack cheese, and sweet balsamic caramelized onions, all topped with our smash burger sauce and tucked into soft Hawaiian rolls with a butter topping.

Perfectly cooked on a griddle or Blackstone, these sliders will elevate your game day spread, be a hit at any holiday gathering, and leave your guests craving more (so be sure to make enough or serve with our Warm Corn Dip)!

Ingredients

• ground beef
• salt and pepper
• butter - for oiling the pan, you could use olive oil if you prefer
• Hawaiian rolls
• Colby jack cheese - you can substitute your favorite cheese
• burger sauce
• caramelized onions

For the butter topping:

• butter
• Worcestershire sauce
• dried minced onion, dried minced garlic
• sesame seeds

See recipe card for quantities.

How to make smash burgers

1. Divide the ground beef into 8 even balls, approximately 3 ounces each. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Hint: Loosely roll the beef into balls (do not pack tightly) so they are easier to smash.
2. On a large skillet or griddle, melt 1 tablespoon butter at medium-high. Place a small square of parchment paper over a ball of ground beef and put it on the hot griddle. Use a bacon press or the bottom of a small pan to press the ball into a thin patty.

3. Cook for 1 minute, flip, and cook until the edges are crispy about 2-3 minutes total). Set to the side and continue to cook all the burgers.

Layering and cooking Hawaiian burger sliders

1. Carefully slice the Hawaiian Rolls in half lengthwise and place the bottom half into a 9x13 pan.
2. Add half of the cooked burgers evenly over the buns. Layer cheese slices evenly, cutting some in half if needed.

3. Add the remaining patties on top, followed by caramelized onions and a drizzle of burger sauce.

4. Top with the top half of the Hawaiian Rolls. In a small bowl, combine melted butter and Worcestershire sauce. Brush this mixture evenly over the top of the rolls. Sprinkle minced onion, minced garlic, and sesame seeds over the rolls, and cover loosely with tin foil.
5. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melty and the tops are golden brown. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and enjoy with any remaining burger sauce!

Our favorite toppings

Feel free to add any of your favorite burger toppings, but we love:

• Lettuce - Romaine and butter lettuce are delicious!
• Bacon
• Guacamole or avocado
• Tomatoes
• Pickles
• Your favorite condiments - ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, BBQ sauce

Equipment needed

Here are some helpful tools when making these burger sliders:

• large skillet or griddle
• bacon press to smash the burgers super thin
• casserole dish to layer and cook the sliders in
• sharp knife to slice the rolls
• pastry brush for easy spreading of the butter topping

Storage

• Storage - These sliders are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
• Reheating - Reheat in the oven (350°F) or microwave until warm.

FAQ

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Hawaiian Roll Burger Sliders

These Hawaiian Roll Burger Sliders are sure to become one of your go-to recipes! Juicy smash burgers, melty cheese, caramelized onions, and tangy smash burger sauce come together in soft Hawaiian rolls. Perfect for parties or a comforting meal, get ready to savor every bite!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Resting Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 12 servings

Ingredients

  

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• 1.5 lb ground beef
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil for grilling
• 1 pack of Hawaiian rolls
• 5 - 6 slices Colby Jack cheese
• 2 tablespoons Burger Sauce plus more for dipping
• ½ cup Caramelized Onions (or Onion Jam)

Smash Burger Topping

• 2 tablespoons butter melted
• ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ teaspoon dried minced onion
• ¼ teaspoon dried minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Divide the ground beef into 8 even balls, approximately 3 ounces each. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• On a large skillet or griddle, melt 1 tablespoon butter at medium-high. Place a small square of parchment paper over a ball of ground beef and put it on the hot griddle. Use a bacon press or the bottom of a small pan to press the ball into a thin patty (⅛-¼ inch thick). Cook for 1 minute, flip, and cook until the edges are crispy (about 2-3 minutes total). Set to the side and continue to cook all the burgers.
• Carefully slice the Hawaiian Rolls in half lengthwise and place the bottom half into a 9x13 pan.
• How to Layer: Add half of the cooked burgers evenly over the buns. Layer cheese slices evenly, cutting some in half if needed. Add the remaining patties on top, followed by caramelized onions and a drizzle of burger sauce. Top with the top half of the Hawaiian Rolls.
• In a small bowl, combine melted butter and Worcestershire sauce. Brush this mixture evenly over the top of the rolls. Sprinkle minced onion, minced garlic, and sesame seeds over the rolls, and cover loosely with tin foil.
• Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melty and the tops are golden brown. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and enjoy with any remaining burger sauce!