Cheeseburger sliders on Hawaiian rolls

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Hawaiian Rolls (soft sweet rolls, split horizontally)
• 3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (softened, divided (1 Tbsp for bottom buns, 2 Tbsp for top buns))
• 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20 ratio, seasoned with salt and pepper)
• 1 large Yellow Onion (thinly sliced for caramelizing)
• 12 pieces Pickle Slices (for topping the bottom bun)
• 12 slices American Cheese Slices (or any meltable cheese)
• 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (for burger sauce)
• 2 Tbsp Ketchup (for burger sauce)
• 1 Tbsp Yellow Mustard (for burger sauce)
• 1 Tbsp Pickle Juice (adds tang to sauce)
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional heat)
• 1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds (sprinkled on top buns)
• to taste Salt (for seasoning beef)
• to taste Black Pepper (for seasoning beef)

Instructions

1. Slice the Rolls

   Place each Hawaiian roll on a cutting board and use a serrated knife to cut it horizontally, keeping the top and bottom halves separate.

   Time: PT5M

2. Butter and Toast Rolls

   Spread 1 Tbsp softened butter on the cut sides of all bottom and top roll halves. Arrange them cut‑side up on the baking sheet and place under the broiler until lightly golden, about 2‑3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 500°F

3. Caramelize Onions

   Thinly slice the onion. In a skillet over medium‑low heat, melt 1 Tbsp butter, add the onions, and cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden and sweet, about 15 minutes.

   Time: PT15M

4. Bake the Beef

   Season the ground beef with salt and pepper, then spread it in an even layer on a clean 9x13 baking sheet. Bake in a pre‑heated 375°F oven until the interior reaches 160°F, about 15 minutes.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 375°F

5. Prepare Burger Sauce

   In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, and cayenne pepper. Stir until smooth.

   Time: PT2M

6. Assemble the Burgers

   On each bottom roll, place a pickle slice, a portion of the baked beef, a generous spoonful of caramelized onions, and a cheese slice. Top with the corresponding top roll half.

   Time: PT5M

7. Butter Top Buns & Add Sesame Seeds

   Spread the remaining 2 Tbsp butter on the outer side of each top roll and sprinkle sesame seeds over them.

   Time: PT2M

8. Final Bake Until Cheese Melts

   Return the assembled burgers to the oven and bake at 375°F until the cheese is fully melted and the buns are lightly crisp, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 375°F

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

35g

Fat

22g

Fiber

1g