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Plate of homemade cheeseburger sliders with toppings

Cheeseburger Sliders

These Cheeseburger Sliders combine juicy beef, melted cheese, and soft, buttery rolls into an irresistible party favorite that’s easy to prepare and clean up.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 2 lb lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7 fat content) Choose lean beef for healthier sliders.
  • 1/2 Tbsp olive oil For sautéing the onions.
  • 1 tsp salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp black pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder For added flavor.
  • 1/2 large yellow onion (finely diced) Sauté with beef for flavor.
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise For creaminess.
For Assembly
  • 8 slices medium cheddar cheese For layering over the beef.
  • 6 oz medium cheddar (shredded) Optional: use more sliced cheese.
  • 24 dinner rolls or use 2 packs of 12 These serve as the base for sliders.
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted) Plus more for greasing the baking sheet.
  • 1 Tbsp sesame seeds For topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350˚F. Butter the bottom of a rimmed baking sheet.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat with 1/2 Tbsp olive oil. Add the diced onion and then 2 lbs of ground beef, breaking it up.
  3. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until the beef is just done, then remove from heat.
  4. Spoon off and discard excess fat, then stir in mayonnaise.
Assembly
  1. Cut the buns in half and place the bottom halves on the buttered baking sheet. Line with sliced cheese.
  2. Spread the ground beef mixture over the cheese and cover with shredded cheddar.
  3. Place the top halves of the buns cut-side down over the burgers.
  4. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Baking
  1. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.

Notes

These sliders keep well in the fridge for 3–4 days. To reheat, pop them in the oven at 350˚F until warmed through, or use the microwave, but note it won’t restore the crispy top.