You will love these deliciously simple cheeseburger sliders on Hawaiian Rolls. With just the right balance of seasonings and plenty of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, these will be the hit of your next party.
Enjoy these tasty sliders for movie night, game day, potluck, or your neighborhood social. I love to serve them garlic parmesan fries, pan-fried potatoes, and ranch potatoes.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients below on the recipe card.
- Ground beef: Use ground beef with a bit of fat in it. Fat is what gives it flavor. I like to use 85/15 or 80/20, which is 80% lean and 20% fat.
- Mayonnasie: I prefer Duke’s, but any mayo will work.
- Dijon mustard: You can substitute brown or regular yellow mustard.
- Cheese: Use slices of sharp cheddar, mild cheddar, or Pepper Jack. Use shredded cheddar, Monterey jack, or queso quesadilla. You can use sliced cheese on top, but shredded cheese melts better into the burger mixture.
- Hawaiian Rolls: You can substitute any slider rolls.
How to Make Cheeseburger Sliders
This is the summary version; for the complete list of ingredients and instructions, see the recipe card below.
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. When it is about halfway browned, add the onion and continue cooking until the beef is brown and the onion is soft. Carefully remove any excess fat. Return the skillet to the burner and reduce the heat to low. Add the garlic and cook for a minute while stirring.
Stir in the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Slice the Hawaiian buns in half without separating them. Lay the slices of cheddar on the bottom half.
Spoon the ground mixture on top of the sliced cheddar. Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheese over the ground beef.
If desired, add pickles and cover with the top buns. We have a few pickle lovers, but not all. Brush the tops of the buns with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the buns are golden brown.
Preparation Tips
- Make the beef mixture up to 2 days ahead of time. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat at reduced power in the microwave just until warm. Do not assemble the sliders more than an hour or two before baking to prevent soggy buns.
- If you like pickles, add them before baking; they are difficult to add after, as the sandwiches are all hot and melty.
- Do not toast the sesame seeds. They will toast on top of the buns in the oven.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power for short intervals until warm.
Recipe Variations
- Meat: Use ground pork, chicken, or turkey.
- Cheese: Try American, Provolone, smoked Gouda, Brie, mozzarella, or blue cheese.
- Fresh herbs: Try fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, rosemary, dill, or cilantro. Stir in a tablespoon of chopped fresh herbs into the prepared hamburger mixture.
- Seasonings: For a fun and tasty change, try taco, Cajun, or creole seasoning in the ground beef mixture.
More Ground Beef Recipes
Cheeseburger Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ mediun yellow onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 slices sharp cheddar cheese, deli-style
- ½ cup shedded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 (12 count) package Hawaiian rolls
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1½ teaspoons sesame seeds
- pickle chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. When it is about halfway browned, add the onion and continue cooking until the beef is brown and the onion is soft. Carefully remove any excess fat.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic. Cook for a minute while stirring. Stir in the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- Slice the Hawaiian buns in half without separating them. Lay the slices of cheddar on the bottom half. Spoon the ground mixture on top of the sliced cheddar. Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheese over the ground beef.
- If desired, add pickles and cover with the top buns. Brush the tops of the buns with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the buns are golden brown.
Notes
- Make the beef mixture up to 2 days ahead of time. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat at reduced power in the microwave just until warm. Do not assemble the sliders more than an hour or two before baking to prevent soggy buns.
- If you like pickles, add them before baking; they are difficult to add after, as the sandwiches are all hot and melty.
- Do not toast the sesame seeds. They will toast on top of the buns in the oven.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power for short intervals until warm.
Clarice
Your post made me crave for cheeseburgers! This looks really delicious. Just like you — I also prefer Duke’s. Love the idea of using more than 1 type of cheese. Can’t wait to try this recipe.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Clarice! Enjoy!
Christiana
These cheeseburger sliders are the best. Warm, ooey gooey, and cheesy. The family loved them. They are delicious!
Beth Pierce
I agree, Christiana! My family loves them!
Barb
OMG, these sliders were so wonderful. Much easier than I would have thought. Perfect for a house full of teenagers and their friends.
Gust
Everyone loved them. I’m always on the lookout for simple and crowd-pleasing recipes, and these sliders were perfect for family movie night!
Rosey
This is my favorite for the kids on the weekend. Light enough to let them keep moving, yet filling enough to keep them from being hungry.
Kristy Bullard
So delicious! Perfect for a busy week night dinner – the kids love them. I also take to parties and they are a hit!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Kristy! I am glad that the kids liked them!
Jocelyn
This is my kids’ favorite cheeseburger sliders. I’ll definitely be making them again!
Beth Pierce
So glad that they like them! They are tasty little nuggets.
Lisa
I just made these the other day and the family loved them.
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Lisa!
Mimi
I tried this recipe yesterday and it was super delicious! I served them with mustard and mayo!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Mimi! So happy that you liked the sliders!
Antonia Okwu
Forgot to vote in the last comment! This definitely gets a well deserved 5 stars!!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Antonio!
Antonia O
Yummy! Thanks for sharing such an appetizing blog! Looks easy to follow so shall try it out. Great that you’ve included nutritional info too!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Antonia! Enjoy!
Catalina
These sliders were such a hit with my kids! So easy to prep and fun to eat—like little burgers of happiness.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Catalina! So glad that they enjoyed them!
Maria
These are everything a good slider should be! I made them last night, and we loved them.
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Maria! So happy that you liked them!