Cheeseburger Sliders are juicy, cheesy and beefy – everything we love about classic burgers! These sliders are quick and easy, make-ahead, and reheat really well so they’re perfect for meal prep or gatherings. Watch the video tutorial and you’ll be craving them until you make them.
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We made these Cheeseburger sliders for our daughter’s 5th birthday party and we loved not having to stand over the grill to make traditional burgers. I made them earlier in the day which was amazing and took the stress out of making food for a large crowd. The kids were crazy about these cute little hamburger sliders and they disappeared so fast!
P.S. You can easily cut this recipe exactly in half (keeping the baking instructions the same) to feed a smaller family.
The Best Rolls for Sliders:
To make these burger sliders, use a 24-pack of dinner rolls (or 2 smaller 12-packs). We love the King’s Hawaiian Roll brand for making sliders and our favorite flavors are original Hawaiian Sweet and Savory Butter. You can also use homemade dinner rolls.
The Best Ground Beef for Cheeseburger Sliders:
Stick with lean ground beef – either 90/10 (10% fat content) or 93/7 (7% fat content). You can use ground beef with a higher fat content if that is what you have on hand since you will be spooning out the extra fat and liquid.
Tips for Making Hamburger Sliders:
- Spoon out the excess fat and liquid release from the beef so you don’t end up with soggy buns.
- Lining the bottom buns with cheese and covering the beef with cheese seals in the juiciness of the beef without making the buns too moist.
- Apply the sesame seeds as soon as you brush on the butter and they will stick better to the buns.
- Bake uncovered so the rolls don’t sweat and become soggy.
Can I Make these Ahead?
Yes! Sliders can be pre-made even a day ahead then covered and refrigerated. If baking from chilled sliders, add an extra 3 minutes or so when baking, or until hot and the cheese is melted.
Sliders also reheat really well. To reheat sliders: microwave each slider uncovered 15-20 seconds or just until the beef is heated through and cheese is melted.
What to Serve with Sliders:
Sliders are so fun because they can be served as an appetizer, lunch, or main course for dinner. We keep it simple and serve sliders with chilled dill pickles. They are also amazing with Baked Potato Wedges. Because these have the classic profile of cheeseburgers, try dipping them into homemade burger sauces, or use your favorite condiments like ketchup, mayo, and mustard.
Watch How to Make Sliders Video Tutorial:
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Want More Slider Recipes?
Tell me about your favorite slider recipes in the comments below. We are always looking for delicious new ideas. P.S. If you haven’t tried them, you can also make juicy meatball sliders! Also, let me know if you have any specific recipe requests.
Cheeseburger Sliders (Easy, 30-min Recipe)
Ingredients
- 2 lb lean ground beef, (90/10 or 93/7 fat content)
- 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 large yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 8 slices medium cheddar cheese
- 6 oz medium cheddar, shredded (or used more sliced cheese)
- 24 dinner rolls, (or use 2 packs of 12)
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted, plus more to grease baking sheet
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F. Butter the bottom of a rimmed baking sheet.
- Place a large skillet over medium/high heat with 1/2 Tbsp olive oil. Add diced onion then 2 lbs ground beef and break up with a spatula. Season with 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder. Sautee over medium/high heat, breaking up the beef and cook just until cooked through then remove from heat.
- Tilt skillet to spoon off and discard excess fat. Stir 1/4 cup mayo into the ground beef.
- Cut buns in half. Place bottom half of dinner rolls on buttered baking sheet and line bread with sliced cheese. Spread ground beef mixture evenly over the sliced cheese, using the back of a spatula to square off the edges. Cover the ground beef with 6 oz of shredded cheddar.
- Place the top of buns, cut-side down, over the burgers. Brush tops with 2 Tbsp melted butter and immediately sprinkle tops with sesame seeds. Bake at 350˚F for 12-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and tops are golden brown.
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I made these today. I was pleasantly surprised at how well the ground beef stayed together, realizing that the cheese is the magic and the little mayo was perfect. They were full of flavor and the cheese was a great compliment. I used the Hawaian rolls which worked well. This recipe is so easy, yet tastes like it was more complicated. My family loved them and I will definitely make them again. They are also perfect for a potluck or group dinner. Thank you Natasha!
You’re most welcome, Yvonne. Thank you also for your fantastic feedback, I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe!
These were quick, easy and more importantly delicious! I used slider buns and everything bagel seasoning in place of the sesame seeds as that’s what I had on hand. And they’re even better for leftovers warmed in the microwave. Definitely a keeper! Thank you.
That’s nice, thanks for sharing the substitutions that you used with us. I’m glad it turned out great and you loved the recipe!
So easy and quick! I made these today. So much easier than making and grilling patties that tend to be dry. We had an impromptu birthday lunch for my son and they were a hit! Served them with air fried frozen fries and pickles. Will definitely be making these again!
Hello Anna, thanks for sharing that with us. I’m happy to hear that the recipe was a huge hit! Belated Happy birthday to your son and I hope your family will love all the recipes that you will try for them.
I made these today. So much easier than making and grilling patties that tend to be dry. We had an impromptu birthday lunch for my son and they were a hit! Served them with air fried frozen fries and pickles. Will definitely be making these again!
Hello Anna, good to know that the sliders were a huge hit! Thank you for sharing that with us.
Made these tonight for New Year’s Eve finger food, very tasty. Used slider hamburger buns which worked fine. Happy New Year!
Yes, I love that you served it as an appetizer. Happy New Year!
Similar. 1 lb beef, browned, Set aside 1 lb pork sausage browned, set aside. Cube 1 lb of Velveeta cheese, combine beef and sausage and cheese. after cheese is thoroughly melted, spread on rolls. Very good. We have frozen these and they work well.
That sounds great as well! Thank you for sharing.
Hi Natasha,
I plan on making this for a party at work, would it keep if I keep it in a crockpot separated by layers of tin foil? That’s all I have.
Hi ML, I haven’t tried keeping them in a crockpot. I worry especially when layered and in an enclosed pot, that they will get soggy from moisture. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe
I have a question. I’m making these for a work luncheon. Would you recommend putting them together the morning of or making the night before? Also, if I make them the night before would they get soggy? Thanks for any help you can give.
Hi Jennifer! These can be made ahead! Please see our notes in the recipe on how to make them ahead!
Hi Natasha,
What do you about using Pepper Jack cheese instead of cheddar? I have a lot of it on hand and would rather not buy more cheese. Thanks.
Hi Allie, I haven’t tested that yet to advise but feel free to do an experiment. Please share with us how it goes if you try it.
I add crumbled bacon . I have made them several times they are amazing. I’ve been asked for the recipe every time. I make an onion mustard ketchup brown sugar sauce almost like a bbq sauce it’s just wonderful to serve with the sliders
That sounds amazing, thank you for sharing that with us. I’m glad that this recipe is always a hit!
Omg.. these are so good my family loved it. Sad, no leftovers they are great the next day too. Definitely will make these for the third time ❤️❤️❤️ But I’ll have to hide a few. 😋
It looks like you’ll need to make double the recipe next time ;)! Thank you for sharing your awesome review with me, Marge!
Sorry didn’t take a picture these were so easy and delicious. I will definitely make them again.
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Marge!
Super easy dinner that my family loved. I’m not the best in the kitchen so I EXTREMELY Appreciate an easy recipe to follow that makes me look like I can cook. Thank you!!!!
That is the best when the family loves what we moms make. That’s so great!
I made these and they were HUGE hit at an outdoor concert last night.
Easy to transport. Cooked the beef mixture the day before (you don’t have to ) and heated it up prior to placing the beef on the cheese layered buns. They came out perfect. The sesame
seeds on top add to the taste and presentation. Will be making these again and again. Will make these for my 30 year old children coming for the Thanksgiving weekend. Plan to make these for a picnic at the Memphis Botanical Gardens.
I’m so glad these were a hit, Kathy! I bet your children will love these at Thanksgiving!
I really liked these and was happy the buns weren’t soggy but I did find the meat a little dry. Anything I could do to fix that?
Hi, it could be due to using very lean meat or overcooking the ground beef which could cause it to seem dry. Also, make sure to add the mayo the the meat mixture which adds a lot of moisture.
LOVED IT! Had some friends over and tried this recipe. Hadn’t made it before but figured friends would eat it no matter how it turned out. It was a hit. Thank you!
The best meal to share with friends! I’m happy you all enjoyed it, Sandy!
These are delicious. I’ve made them before but my brother hates onions he could taste them last time. So I’m thinking this time around can I put onions on half of the sliders and the other half no?
Hi Lexi, I think that will be okay. Let me know how he likes it if you try that version.
We love these! Simple, fun, and delicious! My family adds their favourite burger toppings (ketchup, mustard, pickles, bacon, etc) before we bake them 🙂
Delicious toppings! Glad you all love this recipe, Renee.
Amazing dinner ! I made this tonight and it was a hit! Very tasty!!!! If I could add a photo of my meal I would 100% to do! Highly recommend this for a birthday , family/friends gathering!
Thanks for your good comments and feedback, Tina.
Hi! Made 2 pans of these yesterday for a party. They were a hit! So delicious!
Went thru one, but still have the other pan covered in the fridge. I didn’t bake them yet. Would like to freeze. Should I bake first or freeze as is?
Thank you!
Patty
Hi Patty, glad it was a hit! Our readers have mentioned these cheeseburger sliders freeze really well, even fully assembled. They reheat really well also!
Freeze first. Bake when ready to serve. Otherwise the rolls will be cooked to much I would think.
Do you thaw and then bake or go from freezer to the oven? Also how long in the oven?