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I’ve made a lot of slider recipes over the years, but these easy Hawaiian sliders might honestly be the most fun. They’re sweet, salty, cheesy, and hit every flavor note you want in a backyard snack. If you want something quick and crowd pleasing, this one never misses.
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Why You’ll Love These Easy Hawaiian Sliders
These sliders take almost no effort and still taste like you put in serious work. The ham, provolone, and cinnamon grilled pineapple give you that sweet and savory balance that Hawaiian sliders are known for. The pineapple jalapeno aioli takes the whole thing to another level and adds a mellow kick.
Ingredients And Tools
I keep these easy Hawaiian sliders simple with common ingredients you can grab anywhere. You only need Hawaiian rolls, ham, provolone, pineapple rings, sugar, cinnamon, and the quick jalapeno pineapple aioli. A grill or griddle makes it better, but the oven works too.
How To Make It
Prep
I slice the Hawaiian rolls in half so the tops and bottoms can toast evenly. I mix the cinnamon and sugar together, toss the pineapple rings in it, and get them ready for the grill. I whisk together the mayo, pineapple juice, dijon, honey, jalapeno, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper for the aioli.
Cook
I grill the pineapple over medium heat for about five minutes until the sugars caramelize without burning. I toast the rolls in the oven for a couple minutes to give them structure. I layer ham, pineapple, provolone, and a heavy smear of the jalapeno pineapple aioli on top.
Serve
I pop the whole tray back in the oven until the cheese melts and the rolls finish toasting. I slice them and serve immediately while everything is hot and gooey. These easy Hawaiian sliders disappear fast, so I usually make a double batch.
Serving Tips And Variations
These are perfect for game days, backyard hangs, or quick dinners on busy nights. You can swap ham for turkey or pulled pork if you want a different direction with your easy Hawaiian sliders. I’ve also added bacon before and it was unreal.
Pro Tips
Toasting the rolls first keeps them from getting soggy. Letting the pineapple caramelize adds a deep sweetness that really sets off the ham. The aioli can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for a couple days if you want to prep early.
Wrap Up
These easy Hawaiian sliders check every box for flavor, speed, and crowd appeal. They look impressive but take almost no effort. If you need a go to slider that always hits, this one is it.
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Ingredients
- 1 Hawaiian Sweet Rolls King's Hawaiian or similar
- 6 Slices Provolone Cheese
- 1 LB Ham deli or leftover
- 6 Pineapple Rings
- ⅓ C Sugar
- 2 tablespoon Cinnamon
Pineapple Jalapeno Aioli
- 1 C Mayo
- 1 tablespoon Pineapple Juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 Finely Diced Jalapeño seeds optional
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- Salt & Pepper To Taste
Instructions
- Start by mixing all ingredients together for Jalapeno Pineapple Aioli and set aside
- Slice Hawaiian Rolls in half horizontally and remove top, place both halves on a baking sheet to toast to your preference level.
- Toss pineapple rings in cinnamon sugar mixture, and grill on hot grill for 4-5 minutes. Take care to caramelize the sugars, but don't burn it
- On the toasted bread, layer the ham, grilled pineapple, provolone, and spread the aioli liberally on top.
- Place back in hot oven to melt cheese and toast buns to a golden finish. Remove before burning.
- Slice and serve hot.
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