20 Easy Recipes That Start With a Pack of Hawaiian Rolls

Bacon-Stuffed French Toast Sliders

Allrecipes culinary producer Nicole McLaughlin says these bacon-stuffed French toast sliders “make a terrific breakfast or brunch dish for a crowd.” She describes them as smoky, salty, sweet, and savory. Sounds like the perfect way to start the morning! This recipe is fairly new, but already has a 5-star rating. One Allrecipes member said this recipe was “fabulous for my church crowd.” 

Cuban Sliders

The beloved Cuban sandwich—which features pork, ham, pickles, Swiss cheese, and mustard—gets the slider treatment in this easy-peasy recipe. You may want to make double, these mini sandwiches are sure to disappear quickly. 

“I followed the recipe exactly and they were delicious,” shared one Allrecipes reviewer. “I typically don’t like pickles on sandwiches, but loved it in this case with them baked in with all of the other ingredients. These will definitely be on the table for the Super Bowl!”

Boston Cream Hawaiian Roll “Doughnuts”

Skip the trip to Krispy Kreme with this easy copycat recipe. Using Hawaiian Rolls to mimic a doughnut is a surprisingly accurate shortcut that results in a bakery taste—and you don’t even need to leave your kitchen. Fifteen minutes of prep and a quick stint in the oven and you have a tasty fuss-free treat. 

“Oh. My. GOSH, I followed the recipe exactly and they looked like I bought them at the best bakery in town,” shared an Allrecipes reviewer. “The affirmations from our Thursday night card group were all thumbs up. There were four of us and that’s about what a dozen serves. [There was] one left and hubby has his eye on it for breakfast. LOVE this recipe.”

Funeral Sandwich Sliders

Funeral sandwiches are filled with ham, cheese, and topped with a sweet and savory butter mix. They are typically served to guests after a funeral, but can be enjoyed any time and for any reason. 

“I’ve been using this recipe for the last 10 years for pot lucks, game days and even ladies’ brunches,” says one Allrecipes reviewer. “It’s not just for funerals and I always have to double it because everyone wants a second sandwich.”

Strawberry Cheesecake Sliders

Craving something sweet, but don’t want to make a big fuss? Try these Strawberry Cheesecake Sliders! McLaughlin says sliders are very easy to make—simply whip up a sweetened cream cheese filling, add a layer of strawberry pie filling, and toast sliders in the oven. 

Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Hawaiian Rolls

Are you looking for an easy side for a pizza or pasta night? Check out these Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Hawaiian Rolls that are “an explosion of flavor in the best way,” according to McLaughlin. String cheese gets tucked inside a Hawaiian roll then topped with an herby butter and baked for an ooey-gooey treat the whole family is sure to love. “Easy and so good,” said one Allrecipes reviewer. 

Big Mac Sliders

These mini-macs make the perfect game day appetizer—because who doesn’t love the classic McDonald’s burger? To save a little time, you can purchase a bottled burger sauce instead of making your own. 

“This recipe was so delicious and simple,” shared one fan. “I only put the cheese on at first when I was baking it, then I let people add whatever they wanted after (onions, lettuce, pickles, Big Mac sauce). These were a hit and will be in our regular rotation!”

Hawaiian Roll Bread Pudding

Hawaiian Rolls aren’t just for sliders (or doughnuts) they can be used as the foundation of several recipes. Allrecipes member MA McBridges, who shared this recipe, describes it as a “one-of-a-kind dessert.” It incorporates buttermilk, cream cheese, vanilla, and cinnamon for a sweet and tasty breakfast, dessert, or side. “Delicious, with a southern spin you will love,” shared one reviewer. 

Mini Grilled Hot Dog Sliders

What can’t Hawaiian rolls do? Here, they make the perfect little bun for a hotdog, allowing everyone to join in on the fun, topping each mini hotdog with whatever their heart desires. Try chili, cheese, and jalapeno or coleslaw and barbecue sauce, or keep things simple with ketchup and mustard. 

“These sliders were a huge hit on game day, they were all gone literally in a few minutes,” shared one Allrecipes member. “They taste great, and as with any hot dog, everyone can make their own version by using different toppings. I also love the King’s Hawaiian rolls, so soft and lightly sweet, the hot dog becomes an awesome bite.”

Easy Pecan Sticky Buns

If you’re a big fan of sticky buns, you have to try this incredibly simple shortcut. All you need are Hawaiian rolls, pecans, and a few ingredients to make a sweet and sticky sauce. Ten minutes of prep, and 20 in the oven, and you have something super special to serve your friends and family. “My brother-in-law made these,” shared one reviewer. “They were delicious.”

Spicy Roast Beef Sliders

“Sloppy, melty goodness,” says Cindylee Bloomer, who shared this recipe. “You can absolutely do it without the flour—just strain the meat before putting on the sliders, then use the sauce like an au jus to dip in on the side. But I preferred these with the meaty gravy. It reminds me of a grown up Sloppy Joe. Yum!”

Grinder Sliders

A grinder is a type of Italian-style sandwich layered with various Italian deli meats, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and some type of dressing or pepper relish. “Grinder salads” take all the cheese, lettuce and veggies typically found in a grinder sandwich and combine them into a heavily-dressed salad that serves as a “slaw” to the salty meats and creamy cheeses. These grinder sliders have both all the traditional ingredients of a grinder sandwich and a creamy, dreamy grinder salad—all in mini form! Make sure to keep some napkins handy for this one. 

“Delicious,” shared Christina, an Allrecipes Allstar. “I made it as written and we loved them. Great combo of flavors and textures and would be great for a party or just a quick weeknight meal. Definite keeper—yum!”

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

Chicken, bacon, and ranch is such a beloved combo. You can enjoy this trio in pasta,  casserole, tater tot, and even enchilada form. And now you can enjoy them in slider form, too! 

“I’m always keeping an eye out for an impressive recipe that uses ranch and this one was pretty tasty,” said one Allrecipes member. “I love to serve sliders at get-togethers and this one sets itself apart, as the flavor profile is a winner. Chicken, ranch and bacon go so well together that people came back for seconds. A crowd pleaser all the way.”

Easy Eggs Benedict Breakfast Sliders

McLaughlin these easy eggs Benedict breakfast sliders make a crowd-pleasing breakfast. Hawaiian rolls are filled with ham and eggs, and baked while you make an easy Hollandaise sauce. Great for a simple but impressive brunch. Don’t forget the mimosas!

Pizza Sliders

This is a fun spin on pizza night. Feel free to utilize your favorite pizza toppings for this mini-version. It’s hard to go wrong! 

“These were so delicious, my family loved them,” shared MaryLou, an Allrecipes Allstar. “The addition of the sun-dried tomato pesto to the pizza sauce gave such a great flavor. My husband and daughter had them exactly as written and were very happy. I made mine with gluten free rolls and artichoke hearts instead of pepperoni, they were fantastic! We’ll be making these often.”

Cheesy Roast Beef Sliders

Scoot over Arby’s, there’s a new cheesy roast beef sandwich in town. These sliders take only 10 minutes to prepare, and take 12 minutes to bake—meaning you’ll have delicious and tasty sandwiches in less time than it would take you to get up, go through the drive thru, and come back. 

“These were very good, I paired them with Arby’s frozen fries to really get the full experience,” shared one reviewer.

Baked Turkey and Cranberry Sliders

If you’re already craving Thanksgiving flavors, give these sliders a go. If not, save this recipe for your turkey day leftovers!

“This was a nice variation of the typical ham and cheese slider, although next time I think I might eliminate the mayo,” shared Allrecipes Allstar Sheila LaLonde. “The cranberry/mustard combo worked well together and these were well received at our football get together! Thanks for sharing your recipe.”

BBQ Meatball Sliders

This isn’t your typical meatball sandwich— it’s much more interesting! In addition to barbecue meatballs, it has two types of cheese, pickles, crispy onion, and sliced green onions for a true BBQ-vibe. 

“These sliders were such fun to make and went down a storm,” shared one Allrecipes reviewer. “I used Cheddar and Gouda cheese. Delicious!”

Ultimate Cowboy Breakfast Sliders

The ultimate cowboy breakfast sliders are made by baking a rectangular slab of sausage, a 9×13-inch pan of eggs, and then layering them with cheese inside a package of Hawaiian rolls. The smoky, zesty, savory flavor comes from this Cowboy Butter recipe, a compound butter recipe you’ll want to make ahead of time. 

“Delicious, easy to follow, and super tasty,” shared one reviewer. “I didn’t have slices of cheese so I shredded mozzarella cheese.”

Pork Dumpling Hamburger Sliders

These pork dumpling hamburger sliders really taste like the inside of a pork dumpling. They are paired with a spicy, creamy sauce that pairs nicely with the sweet bun and a tangy slaw.

“Made this as written, the sliders were delicious,” said one Allrecipes member. “Tastes just like dumpling filling. We will definitely make these again. Oh, we did add premade sweet soy glaze as a sauce option and it was great.”