Loaded Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders
Loaded Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders
Ingredients
For the Sliders
- 12 King's Hawaiian sweet rolls, 12-pack
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 white onion, diced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 12 American cheese slices
- 1 cup green leaf lettuce, torn into pieces
- 12 dill pickle slices, for serving
For the Beef Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Brushing
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a 9x13 inch glass baking dish by lightly greasing it.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Carefully slice the entire block of King's Hawaiian sweet rolls horizontally, separating the tops from the bottoms. Place the bottom halves of the rolls in the prepared baking dish.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Lay 6 slices of American cheese over the bottom halves of the rolls, ensuring even coverage.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
In a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat, add the diced white onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the ground beef to the skillet with the onions. Break up the beef with a spatula and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 8 min
- 5
Drain any excess grease from the beef and onion mixture. Season the beef with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Spread the cooked ground beef and onion mixture evenly over the first layer of cheese in the baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Place the remaining 6 slices of American cheese on top of the ground beef layer. Sprinkle the chopped cooked bacon pieces evenly over the cheese.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Distribute the diced tomatoes over the bacon layer, then gently place the torn green leaf lettuce pieces on top of the tomatoes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Carefully place the top halves of the Hawaiian rolls back onto the assembled sliders. Brush the tops of the rolls with the melted butter.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, the ingredients are heated through, and the tops of the rolls are golden brown and slightly toasted.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375
- 11
Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute or two. Cut the sliders into individual portions. Garnish each slider with a dill pickle slice before serving.
⏱️ 2 min
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Loaded Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders
Ingredients
For the Sliders
- 12 King's Hawaiian sweet rolls, 12-pack
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 white onion, diced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 12 American cheese slices
- 1 cup green leaf lettuce, torn into pieces
- 12 dill pickle slices, for serving
For the Beef Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Brushing
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a 9x13 inch glass baking dish by lightly greasing it.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Carefully slice the entire block of King's Hawaiian sweet rolls horizontally, separating the tops from the bottoms. Place the bottom halves of the rolls in the prepared baking dish.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Lay 6 slices of American cheese over the bottom halves of the rolls, ensuring even coverage.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
In a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat, add the diced white onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the ground beef to the skillet with the onions. Break up the beef with a spatula and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 8 min - 5
Drain any excess grease from the beef and onion mixture. Season the beef with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Spread the cooked ground beef and onion mixture evenly over the first layer of cheese in the baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Place the remaining 6 slices of American cheese on top of the ground beef layer. Sprinkle the chopped cooked bacon pieces evenly over the cheese.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Distribute the diced tomatoes over the bacon layer, then gently place the torn green leaf lettuce pieces on top of the tomatoes.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Carefully place the top halves of the Hawaiian rolls back onto the assembled sliders. Brush the tops of the rolls with the melted butter.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, the ingredients are heated through, and the tops of the rolls are golden brown and slightly toasted.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375 - 11
Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute or two. Cut the sliders into individual portions. Garnish each slider with a dill pickle slice before serving.
⏱️ 2 min