Name: Spare Time Huntersvilles KING'S HAWAIIAN SWEET ROLL BURGER Recipe
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 pieces King's Hawaiian sweet rolls (individual rolls or split small loaf); 4 leaves Romaine or butter lettuce leaves; 1 large Tomato; 0.5 medium Red onion; 1 lb Ground beef (80/20); 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 0.25 tsp Garlic powder; 2 slices American cheese slices; 2 slices Bacon strips; 1 tbs Butter (for toasting buns); 2 tsp Mayonnaise; 1 tsp Yellow mustard; 1 tsp Ketchup

Method

Prep

Remove King's Hawaiian rolls from package and slice each roll horizontally. If using a small loaf, cut into 4 equal sandwich-sized pieces and slice each horizontally. Set aside.

Rinse and dry lettuce leaves. Slice tomato into 4 even slices. Peel and slice red onion into thin rings. Keep vegetables chilled until assembly.

Divide ground beef into two equal portions (approximately 8 oz each). Form each portion into a loose patty about 4 inches in diameter and slightly larger than the bun. Make a shallow dimple in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent doming while cooking. Season both sides of patties evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Cook bacon & toast buns

Bacon

Place a skillet over medium heat. Add bacon strips in a single layer and cook 3–5 minutes per side until crispy to desired doneness. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain and keep warm.

Toast buns

Wipe out excess bacon fat leaving about 1 tsp in the pan (or use a clean pan). Lower heat to medium-low. Spread butter evenly on cut sides of the Hawaiian rolls. Place buns cut-side down in the skillet and toast 1–2 minutes until golden and slightly caramelized. Remove and keep warm.

Cook burgers & melt cheese

Increase skillet heat to medium-high (or preheat a griddle). Add a light brush of oil if pan is dry. Place the two beef patties into the hot pan leaving space between them. Cook undisturbed 3–4 minutes until a browned crust forms on the bottom.

Flip patties and immediately top each with 1 slice of American cheese. Cook another 3–4 minutes for medium (adjust time for preferred doneness). During the last 30–60 seconds, cover the pan with a lid to help cheese melt evenly and to finish cooking. Internal temperature should be 160°F (71°C) for well done.

Assemble burgers

If using condiments, spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each toasted roll and mustard/ketchup on the top half as desired.

Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, then a tomato slice. Transfer one cheese-topped patty onto each bun. Top each patty with 2 strips of cooked bacon and a few rings of red onion.

Finish with the top half of the King's Hawaiian roll. Press lightly to set. Serve immediately while hot.

King's Hawaiian Sweet Roll Burger Recipe