CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS (Hawaiian Roll Sliders Recipe)

Ingredients

• 0.5 tablespoon Olive Oil (extra virgin, divided)
• 0.5 medium Yellow Onion (finely diced)
• 2 pounds Ground Beef (90% lean / 10% fat)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise (real, full‑fat)
• 6 ounces Cheddar Cheese (medium sharp, shredded)
• 8 slices Cheddar Cheese (medium sharp, for bottom layer)
• 24 pieces Dinner Rolls (soft, split in half; can use two 12‑pack)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted)
• 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds (to sprinkle on tops)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 350°F (177°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the ingredients.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

2. Prep Ingredients

   Dice half a medium yellow onion, shred 6 oz of cheddar, slice 8 cheese slices in half, and split the 24 dinner rolls horizontally with a long serrated knife.

   Time: PT5M

3. Cook Beef

   Heat the large skillet over medium‑high heat, add ½ tbsp olive oil, then sauté the diced onion for about 30 seconds. Add the 2 lb ground beef, break it up with a firm spatula, and season with 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is just cooked through, about 8 minutes.

   Time: PT8M

4. Drain Fat & Add Mayo

   Turn off the heat, tilt the pan and spoon out any excess fat. With the skillet still off the burner, stir in ¼ cup real mayonnaise until evenly incorporated.

   Time: PT2M

5. Butter Baking Sheet

   Spread the melted butter over the bottom of a rimmed baking sheet to prevent sticking.

   Time: PT2M

6. Assemble Sliders

   Place the bottom halves of the rolls on the buttered sheet. Cover each with sliced cheese (or half a slice if needed). Evenly spread the beef‑mayo mixture over the cheese, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar on top. Lay the top halves of the rolls over the cheese, brush the tops with the remaining melted butter, and generously sprinkle sesame seeds.

   Time: PT8M

7. Bake

   Bake on the center rack for 15 minutes, or 18 minutes if the sliders were assembled ahead and refrigerated, until the cheese is fully melted and the tops are lightly golden.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 350°F

8. Cool & Serve

   Remove from the oven, let cool 2‑3 minutes, then slice each slider along the seam and serve with pickles, fries, or your favorite sauce.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

242

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

1 g