Easy Cheeseburger Sliders

Published Date: December 29, 2022

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Cheeseburger Sliders are covered in seasoned ground beef and melty cheese and then finished off by brushing melted butter on the top bun! Great to enjoy for dinner or as a game day appetizer!

Our family loves when sliders hit the table! Our favorites are these cheeseburger ones, along with Easy Taco Sliders and Pizza Sliders!

Two cheeseburger sliders stacked on top of eachother.

Cheeseburger Sliders are guaranteed to be your family’s new favorite meal! Just the smell of the seasoned ground beef cooking will have them running to the kitchen table!

Not only will it be your new go-to meal, but they’re so good they’ll turn into a game-day must-have appetizer as well!

In just 25 minutes, you’ll be prepared to serve any crowd coming your way with two dozen of these Easy Cheeseburger Sliders! Then it’s everyone else’s job to customize their sliders however they like with their favorite toppings!

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Cheeseburger Sliders Ingredient Notes

For this Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe, you’ll need a package of two dozen slider buns. When making sliders, I really like using Hawaiian Rolls.

The hamburger mixture is then created with lean ground beef, diced onion, Worcestershire sauce, mayo, seasoned salt, salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder. Once the seasoned burger is on the buns, it’s topped with shredded cheddar cheese.

Before the sliders head to the oven, their tops are brushed with melted butter and sprinkled with sesame seeds. After the burgers are cooked, it’s time to load on your favorite toppings! We always reach for pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, ketchup, and mustard!

Busy Family Tip: If everyone in the family loves ketchup, go ahead and add it right in with the ground beef before spreading it on the rolls, you can do this with mustard too!

Ingredients to make cheeseburger sliders on a white marble counter.

How To Make Cheeseburger Sliders

  1. Fry up the onion in a large skillet with olive oil. Once softened, add in the ground beef and cook until browned through.
  2. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, mayo, seasoned salt, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Afterward, remove the skillet from the heat and drain the grease if necessary.
  3. Slice the entire block of slider rolls in half and place the bottom halves into the prepared baking pan.
  4. Spread the beef mixture over the bottom half of the rolls. Afterward, sprinkle grated cheese over it and cover it with the top buns.
  5. Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter and sprinkle on sesame seeds.
  6. Bake until the cheese has melted and the tops are golden brown.
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Easy Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe FAQs

Can I Use Cheese Slices Instead Of Shredded Cheese?

Yes, you could use American cheese slices, Colby jack, or any sliced cheese of your preference.

What Can I Substitute For Seasoned Salt?

Replacing the seasoned salt with a teaspoon of regular salt would be fine. If you’d rather, you could also make homemade seasoned salt. To do this, combine 1/4 teaspoon of each: onion powder, paprika, chili powder, and salt.

Can I Swap The Ground Beef Out For Ground Turkey?

Absolutely, that would be a delicious and easy variation to enjoy! No other adjustments need to be made in order to make the swap.

When’s The Best Time To Add Toppings To These Burgers?

I find it best for everyone to add their toppings after they’ve baked. The top pops off easily, and then everyone can add the condiments and toppings that they prefer!

Can I Use Minced Garlic Or Garlic Paste?

Yes, you can replace the powder with 1 1/2 tablespoons of minced garlic or 1 tablespoon of garlic paste.

How Do You Store Leftover Cheeseburger Sliders?

Store the leftover sliders in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You could also freeze them for up to 3 months.

To reheat them, microwave the sliders on high for 35 seconds. For a crispier bun, you can reheat them in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 3 minutes.

A cheeseburger slider being lifted out of the baking pan.

Looking for more delicious and easy ground beef recipes for dinner? Try our Taco Pie! It’s got layers of cheesy, beefy goodness with tortillas and Mexican spices!

Two cheeseburger sliders stacked on top of eachother.

Cheeseburger Sliders

Cheeseburger Sliders are covered in seasoned ground beef and melty cheese and then finished off by brushing melted butter on the top bun! Great to enjoy for dinner or as a game day appetizer!
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mini cheeseburgers
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 17 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 24 sliders
Calories: 211kcal

EQUIPMENT

  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Cheese grater

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 Tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup ketchup optional
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard optional
  • 24 slider buns
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese freshly grated, see notes
  • 2 Tablespoons salted butter melted
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  • Add the olive oil and diced onion to a large skillet and fry over medium-high heat, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes until the onion is softened and translucent.
    1 Tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion
  • Add the ground beef and scramble fry until browned and drain off the fat.
    2 pounds lean ground beef
  • Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, seasoned salt, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and remove from heat. If desired, you can also mix in ketchup and mustard.
    1 Tablespoon worcestershire sauce, 3 Tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • Cut the whole block of slider rolls in half, top and bottom, and place the bottom halves into the baking dish. Evenly spread all of the ground beef over the bottom half of the rolls. Then sprinkle the grated cheese over the beef and add the top halves of the buns.
    24 slider buns, 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • Brush the tops of the buns with the melted butter and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
    2 Tablespoons salted butter, 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.

NOTES

  • How To Store & Reheat Leftovers: Store the leftover sliders in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You could also freeze them for up to 3 months. To reheat them, microwave the sliders on high for 35 seconds. For a crispier bun, you can reheat them in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 3 minutes.
  • Cheese Notes: We recommend using freshly grated cheese because it melts better, however, you can use pre-shredded or sliced American cheese if desired.
  • What Can I Use In Place of Seasoned Salt? Replacing the seasoned salt with a teaspoon of regular salt would be fine. If you’d rather, you could also make homemade seasoned salt. To do this, combine 1/4 teaspoon of each: onion powder, paprika, chili powder, and salt.
  • Can I Use Ground Turkey? Absolutely, that would be a delicious and easy variation to enjoy! No other adjustments need to be made in order to make the swap.
  • Can I use Minced Garlic Or Garlic Paste Instead of Powder? Yes, that swap works just fine. Just replace the powder with 1 1/2 tablespoons of minced garlic or 1 tablespoon of paste.

NUTRITION

Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 2mg

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