Cheeseburger Hawaiian Sliders (Printable Recipe)

Juicy cheeseburger sliders baked with Hawaiian rolls and melted cheese, ready in just 30 minutes.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Beef Mixture

01 - 2 teaspoons olive oil
02 - 1 pound ground beef (10–20% fat)
03 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
05 - 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce or ketchup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Topping for Rolls

09 - 2 tablespoons butter
10 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
11 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup
12 - 2 teaspoons sesame seeds or Everything Bagel Seasoning

→ Rolls and Cheese

13 - 12 Hawaiian rolls (1 package)
14 - 8 slices cheddar cheese or 6–8 ounces shredded cheese
15 - 1 tablespoon soft butter for greasing pan

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook onions until browned.
02 - Add ground beef and cook through, then spoon off excess grease.
03 - Stir in mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
04 - Slice Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping them connected.
05 - Place a layer of cheese slices on the bottom half of the rolls.
06 - Spread the seasoned beef mixture evenly over the cheese layer.
07 - Place another layer of cheese over the beef mixture.
08 - Melt butter, mix with Dijon and brown sugar, then brush over tops of rolls. Sprinkle sesame seeds.
09 - Arrange rolls on a buttered baking pan and bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for 12–14 minutes.
10 - Cut baked rolls into individual sliders and serve warm with desired condiments.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Drain excess grease from beef mixture to prevent soggy rolls.
02 - Sandwich the beef between two layers of cheese for best texture.
03 - Bake uncovered for a lightly crisp top and bottom.
04 - Assemble sliders just before baking for optimal freshness.