Description
Irresistible pull-apart cheeseburger sliders made with flavorful ground beef and soft Hawaiian rolls, topped with melted cheese and caramelized onions.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs 80/20 ground beef
- 1 12-pack Hawaiian rolls (split horizontally)
- 11 slices Colby Jack cheese or American cheese
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 24 dill pickle slices
- 6 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- Quick sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1.5 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 2 teaspoons pickle juice, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to Broil (high). Line a baking sheet with parchment. Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally and place the halves cut-side up and down on the sheet.
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter and brush it over the cut sides of the rolls. Broil for 3–4 minutes, watching closely so they don’t burn. Remove when golden and set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
- In a bowl, combine the ground beef with salt and cracked black pepper. Mix gently and press into a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish to form a uniform slab.
- Bake the beef slab at 350°F for 20 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160°F in the center.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over low heat. Add diced onion and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until deeply browned and sweet — about 12–15 minutes.
- When the beef reaches temperature, drain excess juices. Lay the toasted bottom half of the rolls in the dish. Layer dill pickle slices over the bottom rolls, place beef slab on top, follow with cheese slices, then spoon caramelized onions over the cheese, and place the top halves of the rolls in place.
- Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter and brush it over the roll tops. Optionally sprinkle sesame seeds. Return to the oven at 350°F and bake for about 15 minutes.
- Let the tray rest for 5 minutes, then slice between rolls and serve with the quick sauce.
Notes
For added juiciness, consider adding a layer of sauce under the cheese before the onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American