Description
These Cheeseburger Sliders are the ultimate crowd-pleasing party snack, made in just 30 minutes! Featuring flavorful ground beef, gooey cheddar cheese, and soft dinner rolls, these easy mini burgers are perfect for game day, gatherings, or a quick family dinner. With simple ingredients and no fancy equipment, you’ll have a platter of sliders that taste every bit as irresistible as your favorite cheeseburger—but easier and faster to make.
Ingredients
For the Beef
- 2 lb lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7 fat content)
- 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 large yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
For Assembly
- 8 slices medium cheddar cheese
- 6 oz medium cheddar cheese, shredded (or more slices as preferred)
- 24 dinner rolls (or 2 packs of 12)
For Topping
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted (plus more for greasing the baking sheet)
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350˚F (175˚C). Grease the bottom of a rimmed baking sheet with melted butter to prevent sticking.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, add 1/2 Tbsp olive oil. Add the finely diced onion, then the ground beef. Use a spatula to break up the beef. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Sauté, breaking up the beef, until it’s cooked through and no longer pink, then remove the pan from heat.
- Remove Excess Fat & Add Mayo: Tilt the skillet to allow excess fat to collect in one spot, then spoon off and discard it. Stir 1/4 cup mayonnaise into the cooked beef mixture for added creaminess and flavor.
- Prepare the Rolls & Cheese Layer: Slice the dinner rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves on the buttered baking sheet in an even layer. Arrange sliced cheddar cheese over the bottoms, covering them fully with cheese.
- Assemble the Sliders: Evenly spread the beef mixture over the cheese, using the back of a spatula to spread it smoothly to the edges. Sprinkle all the shredded cheddar over the beef layer.
- Top & Finish: Place the top halves of the rolls cut-side down onto the burgers. Brush the tops with melted butter and immediately sprinkle generously with sesame seeds.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown. Remove, let cool slightly, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to prevent excess grease in the sliders.
- Customize your sliders by adding pickles, ketchup, or mustard after baking if desired.
- You can swap the cheddar for American, Swiss, or any melty cheese you like.
- Prep ahead by assembling in advance; just brush with butter and bake before serving.
- Best served fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in the oven for a few minutes to restore the crisp tops.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 266
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
