Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe
This Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe is packed with juicy seasoned beef, melty cheddar cheese, and soft buttery slider buns baked to golden perfection. Easy, classic, and crowd-pleasing!
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Mixing bowl
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Pastry brush
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef (80/20)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 12 slider buns Hawaiian rolls
- 8 slices cheddar cheese or 2 cups shredded
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (for topping)
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley (optional garnish)
- Sliced pickles (optional) for serving
Instructions
Sauté Aromatics
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant, filling your kitchen with aroma.
Cook Beef
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Stir in salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce for deep flavor.
Prepare Buns
- Slice the slider buns horizontally without separating them and place the bottom halves in a greased 9x13 baking dish, ready for filling.
Layer Filling
- Spread cooked beef evenly over the bottom buns, drizzle with ketchup and mustard, then top with cheddar slices to cover all edges.
Add Tops and Glaze
- Place the top half of buns over the cheese. Mix melted butter with garlic powder and parsley, then brush evenly on top. Sprinkle sesame seeds if desired.
Bake
- Cover loosely with foil and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 5–7 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
Slice and Serve
- Let sliders rest for a few minutes, then slice along the roll lines and serve warm. Watch the cheese stretch for ultimate comfort.
Notes
Use 80/20 beef for juiciness.Optional: add caramelized onions or bacon for extra flavor.Store leftovers in airtight container up to 3 days.Reheat in oven, not microwave, for best texture.