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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Hi Natasha-I’m planning on making these for a large gathering (50 people) and would love to prep them the day before but am nervous the buns will be soggy. Have you made them a day ahead and as long as there is cheese on the top and bottom they should be good? Thx much!
Hi Julie! These work great to make ahead. See my notes in the blog above for instructions.
Another recipe that did not disappoint! I drizzled mustard over them before adding the tops. My son had three which is unheard of.
Hi Tricia! I’m so glad you loved the recipe. Thank you for the feedback!
These were delicious and given rave reviews by our friends. Definitely recommend and will make again.
That’s wonderful! So glad you loved the recipe!
We love these!! All 4 of my kids eat them everytime I make them! I make a burger sauce from ketchup, mustard, and maple syrup to dip them in! The only changes I make are: I add ground up dried mushrooms to the meat, and only one type of cheese. These are excellent!
Thanks so much, Brittany. We’re glad that it was a huge hit iwht your family.
In the picture above with ingredients it seems you used cream cheese, yet it’s not listed in the recipe? Is it missing? Thanks
Hi Roxie, that is two tablespoons of butter, not cream cheese. I hope that helps.
This came out sooooo awesome
Made it for my family…
Thx Natasha❤️
I’m so glad it was a hit, Sherry!
I made these four Fourth of July and they were a hit!! Super easy and delicious. I followed the recipe but added a little yellow mustard (a tablespoon or two) in with the mayo. I also put caramelized onions on them. Next time I’ll probably leave off the sesame seeds. They look good but a lot of them came off the bun while serving and eating.
Great to hear that it was a huge hit! That sounds good, I’m sure you’ll still enjoy them.
Hello! I can’t find the Pin button. Can you direct me? Thanks!
Hi Cheryl! If you hover over the first image at the top of the blog post, there will be a Pinterest pin button in the upper left corner.
I have a kiddo who hates mayo and mustard. I wasn’t sure what to do. I added a hefty squirt of ketchup. My kid who has diagnosed feeding issues ate 3 of these! He asked me to make them again sometime. I think their small size wasn’t overwhelming to him. (He’s not young, he’s a teen) Thank you for this.
Hi Katy! I’m so glad the recipe worked out and was enjoyed. Thank you for sharing.
I have a son allergic to egg. So I can’t use the mayo. Wondering if this recipe will turn out of I omit the mayo? Or is there anything I can use to substitute?
Hi Leigh! Yes, you can omit the mayo. Some of my readers have reported using mustard instead as well.
I made two trays of these for my pool party and they were a big hit. I made them the day before and just put them in the oven before the party and served them in my caserole crock pot dishes. I used Lawry’s seasoning salt.
Hi Karla! I’m glad they were a hit. Thank you for the review.
How many sliders is a serving? 🙂 Thank you! My family and I have this recipe on repeat!
Hi Emma, the serving size is 1 slider.
Everyone loved these! So easy to make. Thank you for sharing this recipe. I will be making them again! 🤗
I’m so glad they were a hit, Michelle! Thank you for the feedback.
We love these easy and yummy sliders. Thank you for posting this recipe!
You’re welcome, so glad you loved it!
Amazing recipe!! I used velveta jalapeño cheese for the bottom and Taco Night Taco Bell shredded cheese for the top and it added a little kick that was just right. I also added my own garlic butter on top and that added a boost of flavor too. Will be adding this recipe to my every week list.
Hi Lauren! That sounds like an amazing flavor boost. Thank you for sharing your experiment with the recipe.
Hi I’m planning on making these for a shower do you think you could put them in a chafing dish to keep warm? Can I make them the night before?
Hi Eileen! Yes, see my notes above- 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.
I haven’t used a chafing dish to keep these warm, but I think it would work. I hope you love the recipe.
Made them last night. It was so easy and delicious! My family asked when I could make them again 🙂
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Michelle!
Hello there, wondering if I can sub out ground chicken or turkey instead of beef?
Hi Heather! Yes, you can. Depending on how lean the meat is, it can be drier than ground beef so just keep that in mind.
Just made these and they came out delicious! I added a splash of Worcestershire with the mayo cause I like it. They were a hit and oh so simple, love it! Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome, Ashley! That sounds great. I’m so glad you loved the recipe.
These came out great! How do you freeze and defrost? We have leftovers!
Glad to hear that, Danielle. I have not frozen these but one reader has mentioned these cheeseburger sliders freeze really well, even fully assembled. They reheat really well also.