Description
These delicious Hawaiian sweet roll sliders are packed with savory ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and a touch of mayonnaise for extra moisture. Topped with a buttery everything bagel seasoning crust and baked to golden perfection, they make the perfect easy appetizer or snack for gatherings and parties.
Ingredients
Slider Base
- 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls ($2.68)
- Nonstick cooking spray ($0.01)
Beef Mixture
- 1 lb. ground beef ($6.24)
- ½ onion, minced (about ½ cup, 120g) ($0.20)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce ($0.01)
- 1 tsp salt ($0.04)
- ½ tsp black pepper, freshly cracked ($0.08)
- ½ tsp garlic powder ($0.02)
- ¼ tsp paprika ($0.02)
- ½ tsp onion powder (implied, based on instructions – estimated)
Other Components
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise (40g) ($0.14)
- 10 cheddar cheese slices, divided ($1.64)
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted ($0.22)
- ½ Tbsp everything bagel seasoning ($0.12)
- ½ Tbsp vegetable oil ($0.02)
Instructions
- Prep: Gather and prepare all ingredients. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×11” baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Assemble Bottom Rolls: Slice the Hawaiian sweet rolls in half lengthwise and place the bottom halves evenly in the greased baking dish to form the slider base.
- Brown the Beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the ground beef along with minced onions, Worcestershire sauce, salt, freshly cracked pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently and breaking the beef into small crumbles until fully browned and cooked through.
- Drain and Mix: Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked beef mixture from the skillet, leaving excess grease behind. Place the beef into a medium bowl. Add mayonnaise and gently fold to combine evenly.
- Layer Cheese and Beef: Place 5 slices of cheddar cheese on top of the bottom half of the rolls in the baking dish, tearing slices as necessary to cover them completely. Spread the mayonnaise-beef mixture evenly over the cheese layer, then top with the remaining 5 slices of cheddar cheese to form the next layer.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, stir together melted butter and everything bagel seasoning until combined well.
- Cover and Brush: Place the top halves of the Hawaiian rolls over the beef and cheese layers, pressing gently to form sliders. Use a brush to evenly coat the tops of the rolls with the melted butter and everything bagel seasoning mixture.
- Bake: Place the assembled slider dish on the center rack in the preheated oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the rolls are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh Hawaiian sweet rolls for a soft and slightly sweet slider base.
- You can customize the seasoning blend to your taste; everything bagel seasoning adds a nice savory crust.
- If you prefer, substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- Use a slotted spoon to avoid excess grease in the beef mixture, ensuring the sliders aren’t too oily.
- These sliders are perfect for parties, game days, or casual get-togethers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
