Hawaiian rolls are such a fun ingredient. They’re unexpected and make ordinary recipes feel special. If you want some easy ways to use them, check out this list of recipes using Hawaiian rolls, with ideas for everything from breakfast to dessert.
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Hawaiian rolls are often on sale this time of year. But, if you don’t need rolls to go with your dinner, you may not want to buy them. Because when most people think of Hawaiian rolls, they just think of serving them as dinner rolls.
But that’s really selling Hawaiian rolls short. There’s so much that you can do with them besides just cutting them in half and adding a little butter.
You can make everything from breakfast to dessert — and savory meals in between.
So, to help with your creativity and to use up that package you bought because it was on sale, we put together this list of recipes using Hawaiian rolls.
We broke it into two sections: savory recipes using Hawaiian rolls (which include Hawaiian roll sandwiches) and desserts using Hawaiian rolls.
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Recipes Using Hawaiian Rolls
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Savory Hawaiian Roll Recipes
Hawaiian Roll Breakfast Casserole
This Hawaiian roll breakfast casserole is a great breakfast recipe to feed overnight guests who you’re hosting for a holiday weekend or a Sunday brunch.
Leftover Hawaiian rolls bake with bacon, cheese, and a sweet egg custard for a delicious sweet-and-savory way to start the day.
Cheeseburger Sliders With Hawaiian Rolls
An easy way to make burgers for a group, without having to shape and grill a ton of patties, is to make these cheeseburger sliders with Hawaiian rolls.
Ground beef, cheese, and Hawaiian rolls are assembled and baked together to make one giant pull-apart slider. It’s the perfect recipe for parties or game days.
Roast Beef And Cheddar Hawaiian Roll Sliders
Sandwiches are great way to feed a crowd, but making a ton is a lot of work. So, instead, turn an entire pack of Hawaiian rolls into a giant roast beef sandwich with this roast beef and cheddar Hawaiian roll sliders recipe.
You can make it ahead of time and pack it in a cooler, then serve it to your whole family during an outdoor picnic or on a beach day.
Sausage And Peppers Hawaiian Roll Sliders
Sausage and peppers is such a classic party recipe. To serve it a little more casually, make these sausage and peppers Hawaiian roll sliders.
Savory sausage and peppers are served between sweet Hawaiian rolls, which creates such a nice balance. This will be your new go-to party or potluck recipe.
Turkey Club Hawaiian Roll Sliders
One of our favorite ways to use Hawaiian rolls is this turkey club Hawaiian roll sliders recipe. We make it every time we’re hosting guests for lunch.
It’s one giant turkey club sandwich that’s cut to serve 12 people. Since it’s served cold, you can easily make it ahead of time, then pull it from the fridge when your company is hungry.
Sweet Hawaiian Roll Recipes
Hawaiian Roll Bread Pudding
Hawaiian rolls are sweet, so they’re the perfect base for bread pudding.
Leftover Hawaiian rolls are baked with a sweet egg custard to make this crowd-pleasing dessert. Serve it with a vanilla sauce or ice cream to make it even more indulgent.
Which of these Recipes Using Hawaiian Rolls is your favorite? Be sure to let us know in the comments.