8 Genius Ways to Use King’s Hawaiian Rolls This Summer

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King’s Hawaiian Rolls are the ultimate summer shortcut, perfect for sliders, casserols, pull-apart bread, and so much more! We’ve rounded up our top recipes to make summer cooking and gatherings easier!

Check out our top King’s Hawaiian Rolls recipes!


1. Hawaiian Roll sandwiches are road trip-ready.

prep ahead sandwiches road trip using hawaiian rolls

All you need is your favorite deli meat, cheese, and condiments, and these sliders are perfect for when you want a quick bite on the road. Plus, since they’re pre-cut, the mess is minimal too (genius hack for young kids)!


2. Out of breakfast ideas? Turn Hawaiian rolls into French toast.

Hawaiian roll french toast on a plate with fruit

Once you try French toast like this, you may never go back!


3. These Hawaiian roll sliders are the ultimate low-effort dinner.

slicing hawaiian rolls

What do you get when you cross frozen chicken tenders with Hawaiian rolls? The easiest summer dinner with maximum flavor! 😋


4. This easy crowd-pleaser can be served any time of day.

buttery hawaiian roll party sliders

These ham and cheese sliders are perfect anytime from brunch to dinner. Plus, they’re a hit on game days too!


5. Nothing says summer like buffalo sliders.

Buffalo Chicken Sliders on a plate

This meal packs all the flavor of your favorite buffalo-style wings, with minimal effort. All you need is a slow cooker!


6. Make burgers bite-sized, but delicious.

easy cheeseburger sliders

We love that these come together on a sheet pan, which makes them seem way easier to cook than individual burgers on the grill.


7. And it’s not just burgers; use King’s Hawaiian rolls for hot dogs, too!

hot dog on three hawaiian roll buns

Did you know three rolls fit one hot dog? – Say goodbye to wasted hot dog buns!


8. Limit wasted food with bite-sized PB&J’s!

hand grabbing pb&j slider off sheet pan

Make a big batch of PB&J’s perfect for road trips or day trips to the lake. Whenever your kiddo is hungry, just tear off a square; they’re perfectly kid-sized!


Other tips for using King’s Hawaiian Rolls:


Can you freeze King’s Hawaiian rolls?

Yes, you can freeze King’s Hawaiian rolls for up to 3 months. While they are safe to eat past this time, they will begin to lose moisture.

How long do King’s Hawaiian rolls last?

King’s Hawaiian rolls last up to two weeks at room temperature and up to 3 months in the freezer.

Add this strawberry lemonade to your summer menu! 🍋


About the writer:

Chelsey is a writer & photographer with both a Bachelor's and Master's Degree from Arizona State University. She holds 3+ years blogging experience not only for Hip2Save, but various other publications in the health, lifestyle, and education field.


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  1. Karbear52

    Thank you Hipsterz, I saved this recipe for the next two weeks for my grandkids when they’re here…!! Great Pool snack…!!😝

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      Definitely, Karbear52! You’re so welcome! Enjoy time with your grandkids! 🤗

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