What Are Kaiser rolls and How Can I Use Them?

Kaiser rolls is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store them, what to substitute, and 22 recipes to get you started.

Recipes using kaiser rolls

There are 22 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Southwestern Burgers

Southwestern burgers, ground sirloin patties seasoned with cumin and smoky chipotle, grilled with Monterey Jack and stacked with avocado, bacon, tomato, and pickled jalapenos on a toasted Kaiser roll.

Open-face Flank Steak Sandwiches with Herbed Goat Cheese & Tomatoes

Dress up that leftover flank steak with herbed goat cheese, and juicy and thick tomato slices that are layered on a thick kaiser or bread then heated under the broiler. A delicious, quick and easy week night meal.

Half-Time Beef Sandwiches

Roast beef sandwiches on kaiser rolls with a horseradish cream cheese spread, chopped apple, and walnuts. A no-cook game day sandwich ready in 15 minutes with bold, crunchy layers.

Hobo Buns

Hobo buns with bologna, melted cheese, tomato, and green pepper on kaiser rolls. A quick, kid-friendly microwaved sandwich ready in 10 minutes flat.

Turkey Barbecue

Ground turkey simmered in a tangy homemade barbecue sauce with apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, chili powder, and Worcestershire, piled onto kaiser rolls. A leaner, no-grill sloppy joe that's ready in 30 minutes.

Buffalo Bill Burgers

Pepper-crusted lean beef burgers topped with baked beans on kaiser rolls. Seared in a skillet with crushed peppercorns and red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

Swiss Burgers

Swiss burgers on kaiser rolls topped with melted Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing. A Reuben-meets-burger mashup for the grill.

Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Sherried Peaches

Grilled chicken sandwiches piled high with a sweet-savory peach and caramelized onion relish spiked with sherry vinegar and crushed peppercorns. Summer cookout fare with a grown-up punch.

Unsloppy Joes

Unsloppy Joes are vegetarian sloppy joes with kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, and diced vegetables served in hollowed-out kaiser rolls. Low-fat, hearty, and mess-free.

Onion 'N Pepper Beef Steak Sandwich

Quick beef steak sandwich with seared round tip steak, stir-fried onion wedges, jalapeno rings, and fresh tomato on kaiser rolls. Ready in 30 minutes.

Kartaeuserkloesse(Carthusian Dumplings)

Carthusian dumplings (Kartaeuserkloesse) transform stale kaiser rolls into sweet, deep-fried dumplings soaked in lemony custard, breaded, and rolled in cinnamon sugar. A German classic.

Kartaeuserkloesse (Carthusian Dumplings)

Carthusian dumplings made from stale kaiser rolls soaked in lemon-milk custard, breaded, deep-fried, and rolled in cinnamon sugar. A classic German dessert.

Spam Hot Vegetable Salad Sandwiches

Hot sandwiches stuffed with SPAM, melted cheese, and crisp vegetables get wrapped in foil and baked until steaming for easy lunch boxes, camping trips, or retro comfort food.

Spicy Chicken Sandwiches with Cilantro-Lime Mayo

This is absolutely fantastic, delicious and yummy.

Hot Hunan Hoagies

Hot Hunan hoagies pile garlic-ginger marinated steak on toasted Kaiser rolls with a sesame-soy relish of mushrooms, peppers, and scallions. Asian-fusion sandwich with serious bite.

Hula Ham Sandwich

Hula ham sandwich on a kaiser roll with smoked ham, Swiss cheese, pineapple rings, Dijon mustard, and lettuce. A Hawaiian-inspired cold sandwich ready in 15 minutes with no cooking.

Stuffed Pork Burgers

Stuffed pork burgers with a sauteed mushroom and green onion filling sealed between two seasoned patties. Grilled until juicy and served on kaiser rolls with fresh toppings.

Gefuellte Maultaschen

Gefuellte Maultaschen, Swabian stuffed pasta triangles filled with smoked meat, sauteed bread cubes, and scallions, simmered and served in hot broth.

Brotknoedel (Bread Dumplings)

German bread dumplings (Brotknödel) made from milk-soaked Kaiser rolls, eggs, parsley, and butter. Classic Bavarian side for sauerbraten, goulash, or mushroom gravy.

Barbecued Pork & Coleslaw Sandwiches (Super Bowl)

Broiled pork tenderloin sliced and tossed in homemade BBQ sauce, piled on kaiser rolls with a tangy vinegar coleslaw. The ultimate game day sandwich, ready in about 35 minutes.

Favorite Liver Dumplings

Leberknödel are Austrian liver dumplings made from stale rolls soaked in milk, mixed with ground beef liver, onions, marjoram and lemon zest. Poached gently and served in clear beef broth.

Sloppy Joes 2

TVP granules sautéed with garlic, peppers, and onions simmer in tangy tomato paste spiked with oregano and cayenne for a protein-packed vegetarian sloppy joe filling.

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