This easy cheeseburger sliders recipe is perfect for game day, but they also make a great make ahead meal for busy weeknights. Everyone goes crazy for these mini burgers oozing with melty cheese!
You can easily double or triple the recipe, so they are a great way to feed a hungry crowd. You can assemble the day before your party, refrigerate, and then bake when you are ready. So easy!
An easier way to make sliders
The first time I attempted these sliders, I made little patties and spread sauce on each of the buns. Although they were tasty, it was a bit time consuming. So I set out to find a way to simplify the recipe.
I’m not a big fan of forming patties, so I opted to brown the meat with onions and seasonings. Adding the burger sauce to the ground beef mixture not only saved time, it made the meat so flavorful!
I also experimented a few times with the glaze on top of the sliders. Now it has the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavor, and makes these sliders out of this world delicious!
CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
- TOAST BUNS (OPTIONAL) – After cutting the buns in half with a serrated knife, spread each side with softened butter. Arrange on a cookie sheet and broil until light golden brown.
- MEAT – Cook beef and diced onion over medium high heat in a large skillet until meat is brown. Drain off excess fat. Add the garlic powder, salt, pepper, worcestershire, mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard; heat through.
- ASSEMBLE – Arrange bottom buns in a 9×13″ pan. Divide the ground beef mixture between the buns. Sprinkle with chopped pickles. Top with slices of cheese. Add the tops of the buns.
- GLAZE – Melt the butter in a small bowl. Whisk in the salt, brown sugar, and worcestershire sauce. Brush over the top of the rolls.
Sprinkle each with sesame seeds. - BAKE – Bake sliders in an oven that has been preheated to 350 degrees until the cheese melts, about 10-15 minutes.
If you have any leftover sliders, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
To reheat them, I like to wrap them in aluminum foil and place them in the oven. Turn the heat to 300 degrees. When the oven is preheated, they should be warm.
If you prefer, you can heat individual sliders in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.
How to prep sliders ahead of time
You can completely assemble the sliders and prepare the glaze up to a day in advance. After adding the top buns, cover the pan with foil and place them in the refrigerator.
When ready to bake, take the sliders and glaze out of the refrigerator. Melt the glaze and brush it over the tops of the buns. Preheat your oven to 350°.
Place the foil back on the pan and bake the sliders for about 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
PRO TIPS:
- Toasting the buns first does take a few extra minutes, but it not only adds great flavor, it helps prevent the sliders from getting soggy inside.
- Bake the sliders uncovered so the buns get nice and toasty.
CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS RECIPE VARIATIONS:
- Substitute American cheese slices, or any type of cheese you like for the cheddar cheese.
- You can’t go wrong with adding some crispy bacon slices!
- Use slider buns, pretzel rolls, or even homemade dinner rolls instead of the Hawaiian buns.
- You can use poppy seeds instead of sesame seeds, or just omit them.
More 30 Minute Ground Beef Recipes:
- Ranch Burger Recipe
- Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
- Cheesy Beef Taco Pasta
- Ground Beef Lo Mein
- Teriyaki Meatballs
- Homemade Chili Mac
- Taco Cabbage Skillet
Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 King’s Hawaiian rolls or other small dinner rolls cut in half
- 2 Tbsp salted butter optional
Filling:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ¼ cup diced onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 ½ Tbsp worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp mustard
- ½ cup diced dill pickle
- 10 ounces cheddar cheese sliced
Glaze:
- 2 Tbsp salted butter melted
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Optional, but tasty – spread both sides of the cut rolls with butter. Place butter side up on a baking sheet and broil until golden brown. Watch closely!
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- For the filling: Brown beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any grease.
- Stir in the garlic powder, salt, pepper, worcestershire, mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard. Heat through.
- Place the bottom half of each bun in a 9×13" baking dish. Divide the meat mixture between the buns. Sprinkle the diced pickle over the meat. Arrange the cheese slices on top. Cover each slider with a top bun.
- Whisk together the melted butter, salt, brown sugar, and worcestershire sauce in a small bowl. Brush over the tops of the rolls. Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top.
- Bake the sliders at 350 for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and tops are golden brown.
Notes
- To save time, I like to toast the buns while the meat is browning.
- You can assemble this ahead of time, cover, and refrigerate them for several hours or even overnight. They will need to bake for 15 minutes covered, and 10- 15 minutes uncovered.
Nutrition
Next time you need a crowd pleasing dish for a potluck or gathering, whip up a batch of these cheeseburger sliders. They are the perfect party food for guests of all ages!
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