10 Recipes for King’s Hawaiian Roll Sliders


Who doesn’t like to tear into a soft, sweet King’s Hawaiian roll? The eggy, pillowy bread came to Hawaii via the Portuguese pão doce and Azorean massa sovada dessert breads. King’s Hawaiian founder Robert Taira, child of Okinawan immigrant sugar cane workers, cracked the recipe for how to make this infamously quick-to-stale local favorite shelf stable. King’s Hawaii has seen enormous growth since then, from the Big Island to Oʻahu to California to the rest of the U.S.

These delicate, delectable rolls deserve equally delicious fillings — especially when you’re planning a party. Whether the occasion calls for shrimp pakora with coconut-cilantro chutney, sloppy joes with chili-ginger sauce, or crispy quinoa burgers, there are King's Hawaiian roll slider recipes for everyone. (Especially Guy Fieri.)

Ham and Cheese Sliders

Jordan Provost / Food Styling by Thu Buser


Don't be deceived by their simplicity: These warm ham and melty Swiss cheese sandwiches have deep, rich flavor thanks to butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and a King's Hawaiian Roll.

Pav Bhaji

Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Thom Driver


A pillowy King’s Hawaiian Roll is the ideal vehicle for this classic street food, mashed vegetables in a rich tomato sauce seasoned with warming ginger, chile, and pav bhaji masala.

Hot Honey Halloumi Sliders

Greg Dupree / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Thom Driver


The combination of salty, squeaky Halloumi and sweet, soft King's Hawaiian rolls make these sliders an instant party-ready classic.

French Onion Roast Beef Sliders

Chris Simpson / FOOD STYLING by MARGARET MONROE DICKEY / PROP STYLING by AUDREY DAVIS


Pair nutty Gruyère cheese with savory roast beef, sandwiched in the sweetness of Frenched onions and King's Hawaiian rolls, for a melty and warm easy-to-share party food.

Shrimp Pakora Sliders with Coconut-Cilantro Chutney

Jennifer Causey / Prop Styling by Julia Bayless / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn


Shrimp fried in chickpea flour and spiced with turmeric and Kashmiri chile powder shine in a King's Hawaiian Roll, topped with a smear of herby coconut-cilantro chutney.

Carnitas Sliders with Tomatillo-Avocado Sauce

Eva Kolenko / Food Styling by Carrie Purcell / Prop Styling by Jillian Knox


Fragrant carnitas with a bright yet creamy avocado-tomatillo sauce are a bite-sized taste of Mexico City, where chef Pati Jinich sourced her carnitas recipe's extra special ingredient: sweetened condensed milk.

Lobster Sliders

Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Barrett Washburne


Atlantic meets Pacific when you put this summery tarragon and lemon-seasoned lobster salad on a buttered King's Hawaiian Roll.

Sloppy Joe Sliders with Chili-Ginger Sauce

Con Poulos


Sambal oelek, garlic, ginger, and hoisin make these sloppy joe sliders — from the James Beard and Emmy Award-winning chef Ming Tsai — sweet, spicy, and unforgettable.

Crispy Quinoa Sliders

Christina Holmes


Light and crispy, these quinoa patties make for delicious veggie burger sliders.

Coffee-Cured Pulled Pork

John Kernick


This slow-cooked pulled pork slider from chef Linton Hopkins asks for your time and delivers big, flavorful results in return.


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