Description
These Cheeseburger Sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make meal perfect for gatherings or a quick family dinner. Made with lean ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and soft dinner rolls, these sliders combine classic cheeseburger flavors in a convenient slider size. With a buttery, sesame-seeded top baked to perfection, this recipe takes just 30 minutes from start to finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 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
Cheese and Bread
- 8 slices medium cheddar cheese
- 6 oz medium cheddar, shredded (or additional sliced cheese)
- 24 dinner rolls (or 2 packs of 12)
Topping
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted (plus more for greasing baking sheet)
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350˚F. Grease the bottom of a rimmed baking sheet with melted butter to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Cook Beef Mixture: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Add the finely diced onion and cook briefly. Then add the 2 pounds of ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until the beef is just done, breaking it up thoroughly. Remove the skillet from heat.
- Drain Excess Fat and Mix: Tilt the skillet to spoon off and discard any excess fat. Stir in 1/4 cup mayonnaise thoroughly into the cooked ground beef to add moisture and creaminess.
- Assemble Sliders: Cut the dinner rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves on the buttered baking sheet. Line each bottom bun with a slice of cheddar cheese. Spread the beef mixture evenly over the cheese, using the back of a spatula to square and spread the meat to fit. Top the beef evenly with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add Buns and Bake: Place the top halves of the buns, cut side down, on each slider. Brush the tops with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and immediately sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over them. Bake the assembled sliders at 350˚F for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the buns are golden brown on top.
Notes
- Using lean ground beef helps reduce excess fat, making these sliders slightly healthier.
- Mayonnaise adds moisture and a subtle tang to the beef without overpowering the cheeseburger flavor.
- Butter the baking sheet and tops of buns for a deliciously golden, crispy texture.
- If you prefer, swap cheddar for your favorite cheese like American or Swiss.
- For added flavor, you can briefly sauté the onions until caramelized before adding the beef.
- These sliders can be kept warm in the oven at low heat if serving later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cheeseburger sliders, easy sliders, party appetizers, quick cheeseburgers, beef sliders
