Introduction
Get ready to sink your teeth into the most delicious, crowd-pleasing cheeseburger sliders you’ve ever tasted! These mini burgers pack all the flavors of their full-sized cousins into perfectly portioned bites that are ideal for parties, game days, or casual family dinners. I’ve perfected this recipe to ensure you get juicy, flavorful patties and perfectly melted cheese sandwiched between soft, buttery buns. The best part? You can make a batch of these cheeseburger sliders in about 30 minutes, making them perfect for both planned gatherings and last-minute entertaining.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 12 slider buns (preferably Hawaiian rolls)
- 12 slices American or cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- Optional toppings: pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, special sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, diced onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined – avoid overworking the meat.
- Without separating the slider buns, slice the entire slab horizontally. Place the bottom half in a 9×13 baking dish.
- Press the meat mixture evenly over the bottom buns, creating one large patty.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the meat reaches desired doneness.
- Layer the cheese slices over the hot meat and return to oven for 2-3 minutes until melted.
- Brush the top buns with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
- Place the top buns over the melted cheese and press down slightly.
- Cut into individual sliders and serve immediately.
Cook Time and Serving Size
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Total Time: 30-35 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Recipe Notes
- For the juiciest sliders, avoid pressing down on the meat while it’s cooking.
- You can prepare the meat mixture up to 24 hours in advance and store it covered in the refrigerator.
- To prevent the buns from getting soggy, drain excess fat from the meat before adding cheese if necessary.
- For a make-ahead option, prepare everything except the top buns, then wrap and refrigerate. When ready to serve, add the top buns and reheat at 350°F for 10 minutes.
- These sliders freeze well! Wrap individual portions in foil and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
- If using different sized buns, adjust cooking time accordingly – larger sliders may need an extra 5-7 minutes.
Cheeseburger Sliders
Get ready to sink your teeth into the most delicious, crowd-pleasing cheeseburger sliders you've ever tasted! These mini burgers pack all the flavors of their full-sized cousins into perfectly portioned bites that are ideal for parties, game days, or casual family dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio
- 12 slider buns preferably Hawaiian rolls
- 12 slices American or cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional
- Optional toppings: pickles lettuce, tomatoes, special sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, diced onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined - avoid overworking the meat.
- Without separating the slider buns, slice the entire slab horizontally. Place the bottom half in a 9x13 baking dish.
- Press the meat mixture evenly over the bottom buns, creating one large patty.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the meat reaches desired doneness.
- Layer the cheese slices over the hot meat and return to oven for 2-3 minutes until melted.
- Brush the top buns with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
- Place the top buns over the melted cheese and press down slightly.
- Cut into individual sliders and serve immediately.
