These cheesy baked sliders are a modern twist on the classic Midwestern “Hanky Panky” appetizer — loaded with ground beef, sausage, melted cheese, and buttery Hawaiian rolls.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb pork sausage (mild or hot)
• 1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
• 1 package Hawaiian sweet rolls (12-count)
• ½ cup salted butter
• 2 tbsp finely minced onion
• 2 tbsp light brown sugar
• 1½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• Optional: poppy seeds or chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Cook the meat
   In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
2. Add the cheese
   Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in cubed Velveeta until melted and creamy.
3. Prepare the rolls
   Slice the Hawaiian rolls horizontally without separating them. Place the bottom half into a greased baking dish.
4. Add filling
   Spread the cheesy meat mixture evenly over the rolls. Place the top half of the rolls back on.
5. Make butter topping
   Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in onion, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.
6. Pour and chill
   Pour the butter mixture over the sliders. Optional: sprinkle poppy seeds on top.
   Refrigerate for 1 hour if you want extra flavor and softer rolls.
7. Bake
   Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes.
   Remove foil and bake another 5 minutes until golden.
8. Serve
   Let rest 5–10 minutes, then separate into sliders and serve warm.

Prep & Cook Time

• Prep: 20 mins
• Cook: 30 mins
• Total: ~1 hr 50 mins (including chilling)

Tips

• Use spicy sausage for extra kick.
• Pretzel slider buns also work great.
• You can make the filling ahead and refrigerate overnight.