No one wants to assemble individual sandwiches for a big party. That’s where Hawaiian rolls come in — you know, those orange packages of sweet rolls that come in a paper tray. Because they’re all attached to each other, you can cut them in half horizontally all at once, add your fillings, put the tops back on (in one piece!), and bake them until they’re gooey and delicious.
For your next party, try any of these easy and crowd-pleasing Hawaiian roll mini sandwich recipes.
1. Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders
This is the most popular Hawaiian roll sandwich recipe, and it’s been making its way around social media for years now. Ham and Swiss cheese are sandwiched between the rolls, and the whole thing gets a luxurious coating of melted butter mixed with Worcestershire, Dijon mustard, onions, and poppy seeds. For a ham sandwich, they’re amazing.
Recipe: Allrecipes
2. Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
Cook up shaved steak with onions and peppers for a slider version of the classic Philly cheesesteak. You can make the filling ahead of time, and then just assemble and bake when you’re ready to eat.
Recipe: The Latina Homemaker
3. Chicken Parm Sliders
Frozen chicken tenders and jarred marinara sauce make these chicken parmesan sandwiches quick and easy. The garlic, parmesan, and basil-flavored butter you brush over the top turns the rolls into garlic bread.
Recipe: Taste of Home
4. Cheeseburger Sliders
There’s no need to form tiny burger patties when you’re making cheeseburger sliders for a crowd. Just cook the ground beef and seasonings, then layer it on the Hawaiian rolls. Putting sliced cheese under the beef will keep the juices from soaking into the buns and getting soggy.
Recipe: Natasha’s Kitchen
5. Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Sliders
If you’ve had enough buffalo chicken dip at your football watching parties, switch things up with these sliders. Mix precooked shredded rotisserie chicken with hot sauce, ranch, and other seasonings, and you’ve got a killer hot sandwich filling.
Recipe: Kroll’s Korner
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6. Breakfast Sliders
Breakfast sandwiches are perfect for morning football tailgates. This recipe includes scrambled eggs, two kinds of cheese, and bacon, but you can use breakfast sausage if you prefer. Brushing the tops of the rolls with butter and maple syrup adds a hint of sweetness.
Recipe: Jessica O’Donohue
7. French Dip Sliders
Deli sliced roast beef makes these French dip-inspired sandwiches easy to put together. The beef is topped with cheese and caramelized onions, and then guests can dip them into a quick, savory au jus with garlic and thyme.
Recipe: Southern Living
8. Cuban Sliders
Classic Cubano flavors come together in this party sandwich. Pulled pork, ham, pickles, cheese, and mustard all get sandwiched between the slightly sweet rolls. Some everything-bagel seasoning blend gives it a little twist.
Recipe: The Chunky Chef
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9. Meatball Sliders
Putting single meatballs on to Hawaiian rolls for sliders makes total sense. Use homemade or frozen meatballs, plus your favorite marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Italian seasonings.
Recipe: I Heart Naptime
10. Pizza Bites
For a more pizza-like Italian slider, use cooked, crumbled Italian sausage, pepperoni, and of course plenty of cheese. While the recipe calls for spreading the pizza sauce on the sandwiches, you can serve it on the side instead for dipping.
Recipe: King’s Hawaiian
11. Hot Italian Sub Sliders
All the best part of an Italian hoagie are in these little sandwiches: salami, pepperoni, and provolone cheese. Jarred roasted red peppers lend it sweetness, while banana peppers offer a little bite and tanginess.
Recipe: Family Fresh Meals
12. Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sliders
It’s not just the rolls that make these pulled pork sliders Hawaiian, it’s the pineapple in the pulled pork and the Asian-inspired butter sauce with soy and ginger on top. While the pork is easy in the slow cooker, you can use store-bought shredded pork for a shortcut.
Recipe: Tastes of Lizzy T
13. Turkey Picnic Sandwich
This is the perfect recipe to use up all those Thanksgiving leftovers. The sliders are piled high with turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and some interesting additions like pickles and crunchy barbecue potato chips.
Recipe: King’s Hawaiian
14. Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders
Jarred pesto, rotisserie chicken, and shredded cheese are all that go into these sliders. It’s the garlic- and parsley-laden butter poured on top of the sandwiches that makes them irresistible.
Recipe: The Chunky Chef
15. Sloppy Joe Sliders
Sure, you could just use a can of Manwich, but these sloppy joe sliders have a homemade ketchup-based sauce. The buttery glaze with a little bit of brown sugar in it goes especially well with the beef filling.
Recipe: Fake Ginger
16. S’mores Dessert Sliders
Why not have a dessert slider?! These s’mores are super easy, and they’re designed for cooking on the grill so they get that smoky flavor you’d get if you roasted your marshmallows over a fire.
Recipe: Learning to Smoke
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