Detailed Directions and Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 2: Prepare Beef Mixture
In a bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder, kosher salt, and ground black pepper.
Step 3: Form Beef Layer
Press the beef mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish, forming a flat and even layer.
Step 4: Bake Beef
Bake for 20 minutes. Drain the excess liquid and set the beef aside.
Step 5: Sauté Onions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent and fragrant. Drain any excess oil and set the onions aside.
Step 6: Prepare Hawaiian Rolls
Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half lengthwise. Place the bottom half in the same baking dish.
Step 7: Assemble Layers
Layer the cooked beef over the bottom half of the rolls, followed by the sautéed onions, and then place the cheese slices in a single layer. Top with the top half of the rolls.
Step 8: Make Glaze (Optional)
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, kosher salt, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and sesame seeds to create the glaze.
Step 9: Brush Glaze
Brush the tops of the rolls liberally with the glaze mixture.
Step 10: Bake Again
Bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted.
Step 11: Serve Sliders
Slice into individual sliders and serve hot. Enjoy!
Notes
Note 1: Cheese Options
You can use any flavor of cheese snack bars that you prefer for a personalized taste.
Note 2: Adjusting Beef Cooking Time
If the beef appears undercooked after 20 minutes, you can return it to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Note 3: Onions
You may omit the sautéed onions if you prefer a simpler flavor profile.
Note 4: Glaze Variation
Feel free to experiment with the glaze ingredients, adjusting sweetness and saltiness to taste.
Cook techniques
Mixing Ingredients
When combining ground beef with spices like garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper, ensure that the mixture is evenly mixed without overworking the meat to maintain its tenderness.
Baking Beef
Baking the ground beef creates a layer that firms up and can easily be layered, while also allowing excess fat to drain off, resulting in a healthier patty.
Sautéing Onions
Cooking diced onions in olive oil until translucent enhances their natural sweetness and adds a flavorful depth to the cheeseburger sliders.
Assembling Sliders
Layering the cooked beef, sautéed onions, and cheese properly helps ensure that each slider has balanced flavors and textures in every bite.
Making Glaze
Combining melted butter, salt, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and sesame seeds creates a rich, flavorful glaze that adds a finishing touch to the rolls.
Brushing Glaze
Brushing the top of the Hawaiian rolls with the glaze before the final bake gives them a savory and slightly sweet sheen, enhancing both taste and appearance.
Baking for Toastiness
Baking the assembled sliders a second time ensures the tops turn golden brown and crispy while the cheese melts perfectly, bringing all the components together.
