Description
Juicy ground beef patties seasoned with smoked paprika, topped with tangy-sweet BBQ sauce and melted smoked cheddar, all wrapped in buttery, toasted Hawaiian rolls. These sliders are perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) 80/20 ground beef
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup (120ml) BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 12 Hawaiian rolls
- 12 slices smoked cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces / 170g)
- 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 12 slices pickle chips
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently and form into 12 small patties (about 2 inches in diameter, 1/2 inch thick).
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 13×9-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place Hawaiian rolls on the baking sheet. If in a loaf, slice horizontally in half but keep connected.
- Place one beef patty on each roll half. Top each patty with a slice of smoked cheddar.
- Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
- Drizzle the BBQ sauce generously over the cheese and rolls.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and rolls are golden brown. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
- Remove from oven, let cool for 2-3 minutes, slice between rolls, and serve immediately with pickle chips.
Notes
Do not overcook the beef as it will cook further in the oven. Use real smoked cheddar sliced from a block for best melting results. You can assemble these the night before and refrigerate; add 5 minutes to baking time if baking from cold. For a fresher taste, drizzle extra BBQ sauce after baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
Keywords: BBQ sliders, ground beef sliders, smoked cheddar, Hawaiian rolls, Labor Day recipes, party food, easy appetizers, comfort food