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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An easy, quick meal to make! Love how delicious they are, very inexpensive as well. My husband said they were the best sliders he’s ever had, homemade. If u have a family or small crowd to feed, this is it! <3
Awww, thank you so much for sharing that with us. I’m happy that your family enjoyed them!
Oh my gosh! All of my boys LOVE these! Our go-to quick Sunday meal for dinner and family movie. WHat dipping sauce did you have made in your video that the kiddos were using?
Hi Sherri! I’m so glad to hear that. It’s dry sauce. I have the burger sauces linked above in bold/red font. You can on Burger sauces .
Hi Natasha I said it once and I’ll say it again. Your recipes NEVER disappoint !!! I made these sliders for the Superbowl my guys loved them. We have alot of ground vension and that is what I used. Made it exactly as your recipe states. Delicious !!! I made homemade sliders. Today I’m using Pepperidge Farms sliders.
Thank you for your kind words, Diane. I appreciate it and that makes me happy to know that you’re loving my recipes!
My husband and I loved these sliders. So easy and simple for a quick meal! Will definitely be making them again.
It was hit with my husband and me. My husband says you need to make thus again.
This is very tasteful my husband liked it and he is picky. It’s delicious I will make it again.
We make these regularly. They are easy to make, turn out delicious every time and my boys absolutely love them
So good! It was one of those nights where it was getting late and we had no idea what we were gonna cook for dinner and we were so glad to have such an easy go to recipe! Thank you!
It was a big hit! We had some friends over and my son said it was the best cheeseburger ever!
So happy to hear that, Cassie!
This is a family favorite meal that my son always picks to have me make on his brithday! They are so good and easy!
I made Natasha’s cheese sliders and they were absolutely delicious! Soft, buttery, perfectly cheesy, and so easy to put together. The topping takes them to the next level — slightly crispy on top and melty inside. They’re simple but taste like you put in way more effort.
They were a huge hit with my family — gone in minutes. Perfect for parties, game nights, or even a quick dinner with a salad on the side. Definitely keeping this recipe on repeat!
Fun to make and pretty tasty! Next time I plan to change up the cheese flavors, maybe cheddar and pepperjack. And maybe sriracha mayo….
Sounds wonderful!
Forgot to ask.. What about condensed mushroom soup? Not the whole can, but thought it may also be tasty.. Your thoughts Natasha..
I’ve never tested that, but I could see how a a couple of tablespoons in the mixture in place of mayo could be good. Let us know how it tastes.
Thank you. These are fun to make. Don’t skip the sesame seeds. I used toasted sesame seeds. It elevates it.. Awesome. Hubby loved it.. And leftovers even better. This makes a great make ahead and reheat meal. Even microwaved..
You’re welcome, Karen! I’m glad to know your family loved it!
EXCELLENT.. I am not much of a cook so they did not look as pretty as the others but they tasted amazing.. I believe the mayo gives them an extra good flavor. I will make these again. Thanks for sharing..
As long as you enjoyed how they tasted that’s fine! Practice makes perfect. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Looks delicious! I was just wondering…could I make this with homemade dinner rolls? Thank you!
Yes, absolutely!
I’ve made this recipe several times for our picky son. He loves it! Thanks for a winner dinner for fussy eaters!
Love every recipe I’ve made from your site and I’ve made quite few. The sliders are so easy and versatile to make. I’ve made it with ground turkey and varying cheeses, with different toppings from sesame, poppy seeds and everything bagel. Kids love it . Thank you Natasha!!
Great to hear that you are enjoying my recipes most especially the cheeseburger sliders!
A big hit with my family. I make it at least once a month, the perfect week night meal when we are busy with running the kids to sports. Is a serving size considered 1 or 2 sliders?
Hi Sheri! I’m so glad your family loves this recipe. The serving size is one slider.
I cater to my dads office once a week and I made these amazing sliders. Everyone gave me their feedback on the lunch and I would like to leave their reviews below:
The sliders were wonderful! I had to keep myself from eating too many. Definitely a 👍🏻Scott S.
Those sliders were awesome! I found myself thinking later that day, I wish I had a another one. LOL. Autumn killed it with those. I can’t wait to have them again.
George S.
Without a doubt one of the best dishes we’ve had. Perfectly cooked, perfectly portioned and definitely would refuse to share if given the option!
Damian R.
Loved them!!!!
Patty S.
The delectability of those sliders was beyond what sliders I’ve had before. Expertly done, whilst invoking the warm feelings of a home cooked meal.
Logan M.
I wish there had been more! Really enjoyed them!
Benjamin F.
I went back for another to find they were all gone. Truly a delicious recipe! She did a great job!
Dutch F.
I really enjoyed making these! Thank you Natasha for another FANTASTIC recipe! God bless you and your beautiful family!!
That’s amazing!! I’m smiling big reading this comment, Thank you so much for sharing all of these reviews with me, Autumn!