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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Quite good! A nice way to enjoy burgers in the winter.
Yes! Exactly! I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Emiley!
So good, so easy to make, so good for parties too.
These are the best for parties! I’m so glad you loved them, Anna!
I just made these (and entered them into the monthly recipe challenge) My children rated them as a “Redo”. I know I hit the mark when they tell me that! Thanks for sharing such wonderful kid-friendly recipes
You’re so welcome, Tammy! I’m so glad you loved it.
What a fun twist on cheeseburgers. Simple & quick to make. I used ground venison & it was delicious. Definitely will make again
That’s so great, Teri! Thank you for trying this recipe.
Made these for our super bowl party. Used Dukes mayo (absolutely DO NOT SKIP using the mayo). SIMPLY OUTSTANDING. They were such a hit that people skipped condiments and extra toppings I had prepared as they didnt want anything to detract from the delicious flavor. Simple. Easy. Tasty! Ps. I cooked the meat filling the night before. Warmed slightly in the microwave to soften it enough to spread easy the next day when assembling quickly. Made it very easy!
They are make ahead friendly – which is my favorite part. I’m so glad this was a hit, Theresa.
They are really good! My husband ate over half! (“They are small..” he said🤣).
Oh wow so glad he enjoyed the sliders!
Easy and delicious! I don’t like mayo, but I added it to the ground beef anyways. You can’t really taste the mayo but it makes the ground beef juicy just like Natasha said
Delicious! I like the crusty bottom😋 The meat in mine was a bit dry but still great.
Yummy! These sliders were easy to make and great for a crowd. Some of us added some dill pickles and some dipped their slider in burger sauce. We had them for dinner and packed leftovers for lunch at work the next day. Tasty and will make again.
I made these Cheeseburger Sliders for Super Bowl Game Day. I used Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend verses Sesame Seeds. The sliders turned out great and I served them along with seasoned crinkle french fries. I would definitely make this recipe again!
Great idea with that seasoning! I bet that made them even more tasty! I’m so glad to hear these were a hit, Tonya.
Sliders are delish! What is the dip recipe please
Hi Jill, We have the sauce linked to our Perfect Burger recipe HERE. Scroll down to the image where we show the sauce recipes.
I have made these several times and they always turn out great. Easy to make. Next time I may change up the cheese and add some ketchup and mustard. Love these.
This recipe was perfect for the Super Bowl. Very easy to make and really tasty. I added shredded lettuce, pickles, ketchup and mustard after they were cooked and they were great!
I’m so glad you loved it, Christi. I agree, these are a must for the Super Bowl.
These were outstanding!!! Huge Superbowl hit!! Thank you, Natasha!
What is the best way to reheat them?
I’m so glad these were a hit, Christa!
Made these yesterday for the first time for Super Bowl. They were so good and only a few left over, among all the other food. This will be one that I will make again for functions or something on a night that I need to make quick. I also have your book that I have made some of your recipes.
That’s so awesome, Paula! I’m so glad you loved these sliders and got the book, I can’t wait for you to try all the recipes!
I made these for the Super Bowl and they were a huge hit! I made the hamburger/onion mix a few hours in advance so it was really easy to put everything together once the party started!
My family loved this recipe! Made with the crispy baked potato wedges on the side. Everyone said this tasted like a restaurant meal, but better. We have some left over meat and buns, I will make more today.
What a great idea! These were so much easier than standing over the grill and they were delicious!
Right! So much easier. I’m glad you liked the recipe, Kristen!
These sliders were AMAZING! I added ketchup and mustard before putting the top on. Delicious!
Another hit recipe. I can’t get enough of your tasty recipes. I keep trying new ones and trying to expand my cooking and yet another one is a hit. Especially with the sauce you give recipes for. Absolutely delightful. I told my husband this evening, i really want your cookbook!!
Thank you for your kind words and interest in purchasing my cookbook. I hope you’ll both enjoy all the recipes that you will try!
This was the absolute best recipe!! I shared this recipe with so many people on Super Bowl night. It was tasty and easy to make and I love that you can make it ahead of time. Thank you Natasha!
Thank you for your great feedback and for sharing the recipe! I appreciate it.