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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Is there a specific reason for the mayo? I ask because I have a lactose intolerant person in the house and besides that they don’t like mayo (shame on them). Can it be left out? How would it affect the taste? Thank you
Hi Barbara! It adds to the flavor but yes, you can leave it out. One of my readers reported using some mustard in its place and it was delicious.
I made this tonight for my family. It was simple, fast and delicious. Definitely making this again.
Glad they loved it, Claudia! 🙂
My 8 year old daughter and husband loved this so much! My daughter asked for the leftovers for breakfast AND lunch the next day. The only change I made was added some shakes of worcheshire sauce and omitted the sesame seeds. Thank you for a great recipe!
Hi Erin! You’re very welcome. I’m so glad they were a hit! I’d eat these for breakfast too! 🙂
This recipe was loved by all. It was very filling. I will make it again…
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Sherri!
Made these for a 4th of July neighborhood pot luck “dock party”. They were a huge hit and was one of the first food items to go. In the fall dock party I made something different but heard that many people were disappointed I didn’t bring the sliders! Will bring back the sliders in ‘23!! Thank you.
These are definitely a crowd pleaser! It sounds like you’ll be making this one for years to come! P.s. a dock party sounds so fun!
Sooo delish!!! My boyfriend and I loved this recipe. I will definitely be saving this one. 😋😋
That’s so great, Aspen! I’m happy you both loved it!
I made these adding a little franks hot sauce and Worcester. And made as one large patty rather than breaking up the ground beef. Sooo good!
Thank you for sharing with us, Laurie! I’m glad the recipe was enjoyed!
These were such a hit with my kids and mil. I didn’t have sesame seeds or sliced cheese so I used shredded cheese top and bottom and I did melted butter with Parmesan on the tops. I made one batch as directed. The next batch I added a bit of bbq sauce and Worcestershire to the meat as well. Once on the bun I added mustard and chopped pickles. These do not last! Do not think of only making a half batch. Fun and easy as well as delicious.
That’s great to hear! I’m so glad they were a hit. I appreciate the feedback and review. 🙂
Super delicious!! Have made this recipe many times! My most recent time making it I made it with Ground elk meat. Soooooo good!
That sounds delicious! Thank you for the feedback, Brittany.
Can you use salad dressing such as miracle whip instead of real mayonnaise?
Hi Lillian, I haven’t used miracle whip to advise on it working; if you happen to try that out, I bet our readers would love to know how it goes!
I saw a few other recipes that call for using 1 pound of ground beef but the same amount of other ingredients (mayonnaise, etc) so if you’re using 2 pounds of ground beef, should you double the amount of spices & mayonnaise?
Just want to make sure
Hi Mary, we make the recipe as written in this post and love it! I recommend making the recipe the way it’s written the first time around, and making adjustments in the future if need be.
Regarding the make ahead, do you cook them completely or just put them together with cooked hamburger meat.
Hi Dianna! Yes, you can assemble and refrigerate them a day ahead and then bake them. They also reheat well.
I struggle not to make these weekly! Absolutely delicious and my whole family loses their minds over them. Quick, easy, moist and delicious. One of our fav recipes ever.
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a family favorite, Shelley! Thank you for sharing your awesome review with me!
I made these tonight and dinner was perfect! The only change I made was to sprinkle everything bagel seasoning instead of just sesame seeds. Delicious! Thank you for a simple and easy recipe perfect for a cold night!
Yum! That sounds like a great addition! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
Making these tonight with deer burger for my entire family before we head out to see Christmas lights. They should be a hit.
I hope you love this recipe! Deer hamburger sounds amazing!
These were so good! I love the comment about adding steak sauce-I’ll try that next time
I’m so glad you loved them!
Just made these and they are super easy and delicious! Love your recipes; everything is always good. I will be making these for our next family gathering.
Thank you, Denise! I’m glad you loved it.
Can you make these ahead of time – the day before planning to eat?
Hi Laura! These reheat really well, so yes, you should be able to make them ahead.
If you do not like Mayo, is plain yogurt or sour cream better to sub?
Hi Matt, yes, that could work. 🙂
I am a cook at at a high school and made these for my students. They loved them. I enjoy all of your recipes. Thank you.
Hi Maria! That’s wonderful. Thank you for sharing.