This is your sign to stop overthinking dinner. These cheesy, juicy cheeseburger sliders come together in under 20 minutes and are baked all at once on a pack of Hawaiian rolls — no flipping, no babysitting, and definitely no complaints from the dinner table.
Inspired by one of my most-loved TikToks (yep, that one with the sizzling beef and melty cheese pull), these sliders are the definition of weeknight gold. They’re crispy around the edges, cheesy and saucy in the middle, and ridiculously easy to prep ahead if you’re feeding a crowd.
Whether you’re serving a busy family dinner or a gameday snack, I’m willing to bet you’re gonna be as obsessed with these sliders as my family! (and they’re seriously obsessed)
What You’ll Need
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- Seasonings of choice – I used garlic powder, an umami blend, cumin, and smoked paprika, but go with whatever your burger-loving heart desires
- Hawaiian sweet rolls – Leave them connected and slice horizontally for easy assembly
- Ketchup & mayo – Mix for a quick burger sauce
- American cheese slices – The melty kind is key!
Tips and Add-Ons
- Add sliced pickles or thinly chopped onions under the cheese for a classic diner-style bite.
- Use a flavored mayo (like chipotle or garlic aioli) to mix up the sauce.
- Swap American cheese for cheddar, pepper jack, or even Swiss if you’re feeling fancy.
- Want to prep ahead? Assemble the sliders and store in the fridge for up to a day, then bake when ready to serve.
- Another handy prep-ahead tip is to cook the ground beef with seasonings beforehand, then store in the fridge for up to 7 days before preparing the rest of the dish
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Why These Sliders Work
Let’s be honest: burgers can be a pain when you’re feeding more than a few people. These bake-all-at-once sliders skip the fuss and deliver all the classic cheeseburger flavor you love, with way less effort. The sweet rolls toast up perfectly, the beef stays juicy, and the melted cheese brings it all together.
Plus, they’re just fun. Like, “watch them vanish in 60 seconds” kind of fun.
Easy Cheeseburger Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls (Ready in 10!)
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika an umami blend, cumin and smoked paprika)
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 10-12 slices American cheese
- 12 Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Instructions
Prep Ahead:
- Add the ground beef and seasonings to a pan over medium heat.
- Cook, using a wooden spoon or meat crusher to brown and crumble
- Drain any excess grease
- Transfer to a sealed container and store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days
Prepare From Prepped:
- Preheat the oven to 350*F
- Slice the Hawaiian Rolls across and set the tops aside
- Place the bottoms in a casserole dish, making sure they’re touching on all sides
- Combine the ketchup and mayo together in a bowl, and slather all over the bottom halves of the rolls
- Add the cooked ground beef and seasonings on top of the ketchup and mayonnaise mixture, spreading evenly across all the buns
- Top with the American cheese
- Top with the top halves of the buns
- Place in the oven and bake 10-12 minutes, until the cheese has melted
- Remove, slice into squares, and serve
Make From Fresh:
- Preheat the oven to 350*F
- Add the ground beef and seasonings to a pan over medium heat.
- Cook, using a wooden spoon or meat crusher to brown and crumble
- Drain any excess grease
- Slice the Hawaiian Rolls across and set the tops aside
- Place the bottoms in a casserole dish, making sure they’re touching on all sides
- Combine the ketchup and mayo together in a bowl, and slather all over the bottom halves of the rolls
- Add the cooked ground beef and seasonings on top of the ketchup and mayonnaise mixture, spreading evenly across all the buns
- Top with the American cheese
- Top with the top halves of the buns
- Place in the oven and bake 10-12 minutes, until the cheese has melted
- Remove, slice into squares, and serve
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