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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When I reheated as you said the rolls browned way faster than the meat warmed up. How long should I take out of fridge before heating to prevent this or any other suggestions because this was not a hit when premade (but was when I had made it and ate it right away) could the fact I didn’t butter and sesame seed the top have played a role?
Hi Brooke! Buttering the tops would help them to brown so I don’t think this was the cause. Was the oven rack too close to the top heating element? Did you use a conventional oven on regular bake mode? If you are using a different oven or bake mode, it would require some adjusting. Lastly, I would check to see if your oven is overheating with an internal oven thermometer (amazon affiliate link). If so, you may try lowering the temperature a bit and keeping them in a little longer. This would help the centers to warm up before the tops start to burn. I hope that helps.
Based on my research, cheese and cooked ground beef can be left out at room temperature for no longer than two hours. You could let them sit out at room temperature for a bit before baking them.
These look great for a large family open house we’re having. What is the reason for the mayo? Thanks very much.
Hi Dianna, the mayo helps bring it all together and adds a creaminess to it. A few of my readers have omitted it, but I recommend trying it with the mayo the first time around. Some of my readers have reported using mustard instead as well.
I love this recipe and my family think I really know what I am doing!! Lol The only problem I have is slicing the rows in half, I just have trouble getting the rolls cut even. I have tried several of your recipes and all have been great!! Thanks.
I’m so glad you love the recipe!
Donald Tourney, If you have 8 rolls, cut them 1/2 way (4), easier to cut and make it equal.
Good luck.
These were so yummy!! Thank you for sharing this quick & easy recipe with us! Definitely putting them in rotation for the monthly menu😋
You’re welcome, Sarah! I’m so glad you liked the recipe.
Very good.. I was worried about the mayonnaise.. I couldn’t reach the sesame seeds, so I used everything bagel season.
Will make again!!
I’m glad you liked it, Connie!
Can I use Venison for this recipe? I’ve never cooked with ground Venison. Any suggestions? Thank you.
Haven’t made yet, but on the video you bake with tops on, in recipe you say bake uncovered.
Which way?
Hi Cindy, by uncovered we mean foil. I hope that helps.
Still confused, do you bake with tops on? My husband will try to make!
Yes, like in the video, bake with the tops on. By uncovered I’m referring to not covering the pan with foil because it will trap in moisture and make the bread soggy. I hope that clarifies it.
They mean tops on the beef assembled and buttered but don’t cover it in foil. We want the butter to brown the tops and bottom of the bread 👍🏻 I’ve made these over and over and they’re 💯 a hit!
Made for my kids’ birthday party, everyone loved these! Young and old were commenting on how yummy. And the best part???? I had my cookbook open to follow the recipe! 😊
So glad they were a hit!
Is it 266 for one slider? the recipe was great my family loved it
Yes, this recipe serves 24 sliders and the nutrition facts are per each serving. I’m glad your family loved the recipe!
Absolutely delicious!!! Your recipes are always so good so I’m really not to surprised!!! Everyone in my family loves this dish, thank you for sharing all these yummy recipes😊
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed them with your family, Nancy! That’s so great!
This is a great recipe that the whole family love! Wondering if I could use sliced processed cheese on the bottom instead of sliced cheddar? I wonder if this would make them soggy?
HI Janice, I think that should work fine and I don’t think it would make these soggy.
Just wanted to let you know I did half with processed cheese on the bottom and half with cheddar slices. I used grated cheddar on the top for the whole thing. They were perfect!! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing that, Janice!
Is there a substitute for the mayonnaise if my boyfriend can’t have it?
Hi Brianna! I haven’t tested a substitute but some of my viewers have reported using mustard in its place or even avocado.
This recipe is a keeper! When I try a new recipe, typically at least one of my kids doesn’t love it (usually the same kid). These sliders got a thumbs-up from all three AND they asked for the leftovers the next day! I have the ingredients on my shopping list to make again this week because they are requesting it.
Yay that’s awesome! Great to hear that your kids loved this recipe.
Can these be made into bacon cheeseburger sliders? If so, would the bacon become too crisp if going into the oven a second time after being cooked and cooked prior to assembling? Thank you!
Hi Lindsey, this recipe is versatile so I think that will work! If you try that. we’d love to know how you liked it!
These sound really good but I was wonerding if they can these be frozen? I have lots of extra buns and I don’t want to waste them.
Hi Barb! I have not frozen these but one reader has mentioned these cheeseburger sliders freeze really well, even fully assembled. They reheat really well also.
I made this for at least the sixth time and it’s amazing! Although I love onion, I’ll leave it out because my husband doesn’t like it in the recipe is still amazing! I’ve made it with, and without the sesame seeds as well. Thank you, Natasha! I’m sending this to my friend who came for dinner tonight because she loved it so much.
That’s great! I’m glad it’s being enjoyed!
Just cut them smaller so he doesn’t know they are in there lol
Good idea lol
Sometimes I grate the onion to disguise it! Works every time. 🙂
My kids don’t like onion so I caramelize sweet onions and add them to half of the burgers (on top of the meat before adding that top cheese slice)
Love this recipe! It’s a fun and delicious meal to take to someone as well.
Hi Jenny! I’m glad you love the the recipe. Thanks for the feedback.
I just love the simplicity of this recipe I’ve made it twice now and it was a hit both times
That’s great, Rose! So glad you are enjoying it.
Made last night. They were great. My husband said it was a keeper. Made the house smell so good 😊.
That’s so great, Diane! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
Love these sliders! Super easy to make and a big hit at potlucks! Since the husband doesn’t like mayo (and will refuse to eat anything with it – even if he can’t taste it) I swap out half of the quarter cup of mayo with 1/8 cup of yellow mustard and he loves it!
Thanks for sharing, April! That sounds great!
Do you bake just before your potluck? How do you keep these warm during a potluck?
So great! I made some for a friend hosting other friends, one for a foster mom and one for my family. Yum!
So glad you loved the recipe! Thank you for the feedback.
Are the nutrition facts for 1 slider? These are so good and we make them all the time!!
Hi Carly! I’m glad you love the recipe. That is correct, the serving size is 1.