8 Homemade Sandwiches — easy and tasty! Quick recipes, big flavor, crowd favorites — simple ingredients, amazing taste. Every sandwich below comes with its own photo, ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
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Cheese Hamburger
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Ingredients
- 1 pack Hawaiian rolls
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Worcestershire
- 8 slices cheddar or American cheese
- Pickles, ketchup, mustard
How to Make It
Step 1: Brown the ground beef with the diced onion, garlic powder, Worcestershire, salt and pepper until fully cooked. Drain the fat.
Step 2: Slice the Hawaiian rolls as a slab. Spread the beef over the bottom half, top with cheese slices, and add the top half.
Step 3: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until the cheese melts and the tops are golden. Serve with pickles, ketchup and mustard.
Philly Cheesesteak
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Ingredients
- 1 pack Hawaiian rolls
- 1 lb thin-sliced beef
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 6-8 slices provolone
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Garlic butter topping
How to Make It
Step 1: Sauté the beef in butter or oil over high heat until browned. Add the pepper and onion and cook until softened. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Slice the Hawaiian rolls as a slab. Pile the beef mixture over the bottom half and top with provolone slices. Add the top half and brush with garlic butter.
Step 3: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melty and the tops are golden.
Roast Beef
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Ingredients
- 1 pack Hawaiian rolls
- 3 cups shredded pot roast (with a little gravy for moisture)
- 6-8 slices provolone, Swiss or cheddar
- Caramelized onions
- Garlic butter topping
How to Make It
Step 1: Warm the shredded pot roast with a little of its gravy so it stays moist.
Step 2: Slice the Hawaiian rolls as a slab. Layer the roast beef over the bottom half, add caramelized onions and cheese slices. Add the top half and brush with garlic butter.
Step 3: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until the cheese melts and the tops are golden.
Breakfast Slider
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Ingredients
- 1 pack Hawaiian rolls
- 8 breakfast sausage patties (flattened to fit rolls)
- 8 slices bacon, cooked crispy
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- Salt & pepper
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
- Garlic butter topping
How to Make It
Step 1: Cook the sausage patties and bacon. Whisk the eggs with the milk, salt and pepper, then scramble until just set.
Step 2: Slice the Hawaiian rolls as a slab. Layer sausage patties, bacon, scrambled eggs and cheddar over the bottom half. Add the top half and brush with garlic butter.
Step 3: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until the cheese melts. The ultimate breakfast sandwich.
Pizza Slider
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Ingredients
- 1 pack Hawaiian rolls
- 3/4 cup pizza sauce
- 6-8 slices mozzarella
- 6-8 slices ham
- 12 slices pepperoni or salami
- Banana peppers, red onion
- Garlic butter topping
How to Make It
Step 1: Spread pizza sauce over the bottom half of the sliced Hawaiian roll slab.
Step 2: Layer mozzarella, ham, pepperoni, banana peppers and red onion. Add the top half and brush with garlic butter.
Step 3: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly. Pizza night in slider form.
Chopped Italian Sub
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Ingredients
- 1 pack Hawaiian rolls
- 6-8 slices provolone
- 6 slices ham
- 10 slices salami
- 12 slices pepperoni
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup diced tomato
- 2 tbsp banana peppers
- 2 tbsp red onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp mayo
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Garlic butter topping
How to Make It
Step 1: Chop the ham, salami and pepperoni and toss with the lettuce, tomato, banana peppers, red onion, mayo, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
Step 2: Slice the Hawaiian rolls as a slab. Layer provolone on the bottom half, pile on the chopped Italian mixture, and add the top half. Brush with garlic butter.
Step 3: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes until warm and the cheese melts. Every bite has everything.
Ham & Cheese
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Ingredients
- 1 pack Hawaiian rolls
- 12-16 slices deli ham
- 6-8 slices cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Worcestershire
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Sprinkle dried parsley
How to Make It
Step 1: Whisk the melted butter with the Dijon, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire and brown sugar into a glaze.
Step 2: Slice the Hawaiian rolls as a slab. Layer ham and cheddar over the bottom half. Add the top half and brush generously with the butter glaze. Sprinkle with dried parsley.
Step 3: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until the cheese melts and the tops are caramelized golden.
BBQ Chicken
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Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 pack Hawaiian rolls
- 6 slices mozzarella
- Butter butter topping
How to Make It
Step 1: Toss the shredded rotisserie chicken with the BBQ sauce and warm in a skillet.
Step 2: Slice the Hawaiian rolls as a slab. Layer the BBQ chicken, sliced red onion and mozzarella over the bottom half. Add the top half and brush with butter.
Step 3: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes until the cheese melts and everything is heated through.
Pro Tips
- Use Hawaiian rolls for the best flavor. Their slight sweetness pairs perfectly with savory fillings.
- Let the sliders chill for 30 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts that hold together.
- Add extra cheese for a gooier bite! An extra slice never hurt anyone.
- Brush the tops generously. Garlic butter or a sweet-savory glaze is what makes slider tops irresistible.
- Cover with foil halfway. If the tops brown too fast, tent with foil and keep baking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these sandwiches ahead?
Yes — assemble up to 24 hours ahead, wrap tightly and refrigerate. Bake fresh; add 5 minutes to the bake time if starting cold.
Do I have to use Hawaiian rolls?
No, but they are the pin’s pick for a reason — any soft dinner rolls or slider buns work.
How do I keep sliders from getting soggy?
Don’t overdo wet sauces, and bake uncovered so steam escapes and the tops stay crisp.
Can I freeze baked sliders?
Yes — cool completely, wrap tightly and freeze up to 2 months. Reheat covered at 325°F (165°C).
What temperature should I bake sliders?
350°F (175°C) is the sweet spot — hot enough to melt cheese and crisp the tops without burning.