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.
Nutrition Per Serving
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Natasha Kravchuk
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This was the most excited I have ever seen my granddaughter regarding dinner at our house. She loved these sliders. I omitted the onions for her but I would include them otherwise. I didn’t have sesame seeds so used everything bagel seasoning which made them even more delicious. I had 2 pieces of bacon, so I chopped those up and sprinkled them over the beef. Thanks for a delicious recipe.
Why is it when I print the recipe part of it is obscured? I had to copy the missing part by hand. I look forward to making this tomorrow.
Hi Mercedes, The print friendly recipe is at the bottom of each post. Once you scroll there, click on the print icon in that recipe card which will open a print screen, then you would need to click file and print. I hope that helps! If not, please let me know exactly what steps you are taking and where you are navigating to print our recipes.
This recipe is totally incredible!! So yummy!! I have made these cheeseburger sliders so many times!! Definitely a go to recipe!!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Shylah!
Hi, I’m just wondering if I could use parchment paper on the baking sheet rather than spreading it with butter?
Hi Kate! That would be fine. I hope you love the recipe.
I’ve tried so many slider recipes and this is by far my favorite! The mayo adds just the right texture to it ! Thank you for sharing !
You’re so very welcome, Lora!
Had the grand children over for a pool date and made these sliders for lunch. The recipe was a huge hit… the grand kids enhaled them 😃! Easy to make, taste was a party to the taste buds and Grandpa was the hero of the day. Thanks Natadha
That is the best when the family, especially the kids, love what we make isn’t it? That’s so great!
Hi Natasha. I made these sliders once and they were a real hit. I was thinking about using dried minced onion next time so they would be more like White Castle sliders (if you are familiar with them). How much of the minced onion should I use and when should I add it instead of using the yellow onions? Thanks.
Hi Michael, I haven’t tried with minced onion to advise. I would add it based on your preference since I don’t have a specific measurement in mind that I have tested.
The recipe calls out for Mayo, but I don’t see where it is applied in the directions.
Hi Barbara. Please see step three in the recipe card. I hope you love this recipe.
Always a winner in my house! My 3 boys and husband are always happy and filled up when I make these sliders!
Has anyone tried and had success with making the meat filling ahead of time and then just reheat to build the sliders? Just curious if they still tasted great making the meat filling head of time?
HI Ashley, I haven’t done that but I think it would work great since they do reheat well and you are essentially doing the same thing as reheating since the meat filling is fully cooked.
I took these for the pot luck on a kayak trip. Precooked the ground beef with onions and spices, stored in Ziploc bags after drained, and kept in frig. Rest of steps when prepping to serve. They were great!
That’s for sharing, Bena!
Hi, Where does the mayonnaise go? It doesn’t mention that in the instructions
Hi Mehvish, We mention this in step #3: “Tilt skillet to spoon off and discard excess fat. Stir in 1/4 cup mayo.” I hope that helps.
Can leftover sliders be frozen? What is the best way to reheat them after thawing?
Hi Joan, one of my readers has reported great results freezing these cheeseburger sliders. I would thaw in the refrigerator overnight then. You could microwave small portions or cover with foil and bake until fully heated through (350 for about 12-15 minutes). An air fryer would work also, wrapped in foil but to air fry, reduce the heat to 325 and bake for 6-10 minutes covered with foil (if your air fryer runs hot, check on them sooner)
How many people does this recipe serve? The nutritional label does not include how many sliders are in each serving.
Hi Sushma, the nutrition label is per slider. I hope that helps.
Im looking forward to making this ! These look delicious.
Question – due to egg allergy can I use vegan Mayo or sour cream ? What do
You recommend – Will the sour cream make it too sour or tangy? Thank you
Hi Hj, I hope you love it! I haven’t tried that substitution, but I imagine that may work.
Just made these last night. I also have an egg allergy, so no mayo for me. I used sour cream. It was perfect. (Also used the Aldi brand of the slider buns because they do not contain egg)
I’m making these today and I’m so excited!! Serving these to my grands tomorrow evening for dinner. Will they get soggy overnight in the refrigerator? What are your reheating recommendations? Thanks!!
HI Leslie, these keep well and reheat well. See the section titled: “Can I Make these Ahead?”
Really good! thank you for the recipe! I will make this many more times for sure!
This is going to be great for the weekend or for large gatherings. So simple yet sounds delicious!!
These were so incredibly easy to make and very delicious. Thank you for this recipe!!
You’re very welcome, Lisa!
Natasha you have done it again. I got home at 5:45 pm with my three kids and made this recipe using Muenster cheese slices (all I had) and shredded cheddar cheese. It was fast, easy and delicious. My picky kids loved them! The sliders looked just like in the picture and were not soggy at all. Perfect. Thank you so much!
I’m so happy to hear that, Deanna! You’re very welcome.
Would American cheese work? I’m wondering if it would make the bread soggy.
Hi Jen, that should work. I hope you love it!