Zesty Maui Sliders (Kings Sweet Hawaiian Rolls)

Vote for your #FavoriteChef: https://favchef.com/2025/heather-neff I'm beyond excited to share that I’m competing in this year’s Favorite Chef competition—and I need YOUR votes to help me stay in the game! 💪🍽️ As part of the challenge, we were invited to create a recipe using none other than the iconic King’s Hawaiian Rolls—and you know I couldn’t pass that up. Their soft, sweet rolls instantly had me dreaming of island flavors, so I decided to bring some tropical vibes to the table with my Zesty Maui Sliders. (@Kingshawaiian) 🌺 Why Zesty Maui Sliders? Polynesian flavors are some of my absolute favorites—think juicy pineapple, crunchy bacon, supple ham, and a punchy, savory sauce all piled onto a perfectly toasted King’s Hawaiian roll. These sliders are sweet, spicy, tangy, and just plain irresistible. They're perfect for backyard BBQs, luau nights, or just anytime you want to be transported to the islands. ​⁠ 📄 You can check out the full recipe here: http://adventuresineverydaycooking.com/recipes/zesty-maui-sliders/ 🔥 Whether you’re here for the food or the fun, your support means the world to me. Don’t forget to cast your vote and help me move on in the Favorite Chef competition: 👉 Vote here for your #FavoriteChef Thanks for being on this journey with me—now go grab some King’s Hawaiian rolls and bring a little Maui magic into your kitchen! 🌴🍍 #KingsHawaiian #SlidersRecipe #AlohaChallenge Zesty Maui Sliders Ingredients: 1 package of 12 King’s Hawaiian Rolls 10-12 slices of smoked ham or European Bacon 8-10 slices of cooked bacon, chopped ½ cup sliced red onion ½ cup diced tomatoes ½ cup pineapple tidbits ½ cup green onions, sliced 3-4 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup Zest Maui Sauce (or bottled Polynesian sauce) Ingredients for the Zesty Maui Sauce: ¼ cup of sweet chili sauce Zest of 1 orange Juice of 4 oranges ½ tsp of fresh grated ginger 2 cloves of grated garlic 2 tsp of olive oil 1 tsp of diced onion (white) 1 Tablespoons of brown sugar Pinch of salt (optional) 1-2 teaspoons of red pepper flakes Instructions To make the Zesty Maui Sauce: Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Heat to a light simmer and stir occasionally as it thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 30-40 minutes). Pour thickened sauce into a glass container and allow it to cool slightly before using. Once the sauce is done, preheat the oven to 350F.  Line a large baking tray with parchment paper (It’ll make it easier to handle when it’s hot). Slice the rolls in half so that the tops are on one side of the pan and the bottoms are on the other. Using a pastry brush, cover all exposed cut sides with the Zesty Maui Sauce. Cover the side with the bottoms turned up first with the ham/European bacon, then sprinkle with some of the bacon, red onions, and tomatoes Sprinkle both sides with plenty of cheese.  Sprinkle pineapples and  remaining bacon over the top and then sprinkle with any remaining cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until fully melted. Optionally: Turn on your broiler for 60 seconds or so to brown your cheese a bit. Once out of the oven, use the parchment paper to help you sit the roll tops over the top of the bottoms. Cut and enjoy! ****Links to my favorite things**** 🧂 Lynker Salt/Pepper Grinders (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/40PG6ej 🧤Oven gloves I use (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3PesyCv 👕 My MERCH is here: http://tee.pub/lic/zCPUJ9t3EZk 🥣 Visit my website at http://www.AdventuresinEverydayCooking.com 💞My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/adventuresineverydaycooking 🔪My Pampered Chef website https://www.PamperedChef.com/pws/AECHeather/ 🖥️Find me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AdventuresinEverydayCooking 🐤Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AECHeather 📸Follow me on Instagram at @AdventuresinEverydayCooking