Cheeseburger Sliders (Easy, 30-min Recipe) Recipe
These Cheeseburger Sliders are a quick and easy crowd-pleaser, perfect for parties or family dinners. Featuring seasoned ground beef mixed with mayonnaise for extra juiciness, layered with melted cheddar cheese, and baked on buttery, sesame-seeded dinner rolls until golden and gooey, these sliders bring classic cheeseburger flavors into a fun, bite-sized format in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 sliders 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Meat and Seasonings
- 2 lb lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7 fat content)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 large yellow onion, finely diced
Condiments and Cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 8 slices medium cheddar cheese
- 6 oz medium cheddar, shredded (or additional sliced cheese)
Buns and Toppings
- 24 dinner rolls (or 2 packs of 12)
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing baking sheet
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350˚F. Butter the bottom of a rimmed baking sheet generously to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Cook Onions and Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Add the finely diced onion and sauté briefly before adding the 2 pounds of ground beef. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Break up the beef with a spatula and continue cooking until the beef is fully cooked through. Remove from heat.
- Drain Excess Fat and Mix Mayo: Tilt the skillet carefully to spoon off and discard excess fat. Stir in 1/4 cup mayonnaise into the cooked beef mixture to add moisture and richness.
- Assemble Sliders: Slice the dinner rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves onto the buttered baking sheet. Layer each with a slice of cheddar cheese, then spread the ground beef mixture evenly over the cheese using the back of a spatula to square off the edges. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar on top of the beef.
- Add Tops and Season: Place the top halves of the buns, cut side down, over the layered beef and cheese. Brush the tops with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and immediately sprinkle sesame seeds evenly on top.
- Bake Sliders: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown and lightly crisp.
Notes
- Using lean ground beef with 90/10 or 93/7 fat ratio keeps sliders juicy without too much grease.
- The mayonnaise in the beef mixture adds moisture and richness, but can be omitted for a lighter version.
- Butter the baking sheet and brush buns generously for a rich, toasty flavor and golden crust.
- Feel free to add pickles, ketchup, or mustard after baking for classic cheeseburger toppings.
- If you don’t have shredded cheese, you can use all sliced cheddar for convenience.
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