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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Could I make this the day ahead and assemble it the following day or could I freeze the meat without the buns and then assemble it when we’re ready to eat?
Hi Ann, They are make ahead friendly – which is my favorite part. I have not frozen these myself but one readers has mentioned these cheeseburger sliders freeze really well, even fully assembled. They reheat really well also.
Love, Love, Love is so I can say. It’s quick and my crew loved them.
This was SUCH a crowd pleaser I am making it again when my daughter comes home with her new fella 🙂 Thanks for something easy and fun for weeknights!
You’re so welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed them.
I don’t have enough rolls so use sourdough to made into sandwiches . Kids love them! It must be more tasty with rolls
This has always been our favorite childhood meal. Instead of buying store bought, we get to enjoy Natasha’s homemade cheeseburgers!
These were a big hit!!! My son said they were his new #1 meal!! Definitely adding to the rotation!
Made a veggie version of this: lentils instead of meat, otherwise the same. Delicious! Thank you for the recipe!
These were super delicious! I cut the recipe in half because there’s just two of us. I made your rolls (also delicious!) and added jalapenos on top of the ground beef. Added bonus – we have enough for at least two more meals!
Very easy and delicious! I made half a recipe for the two of us. I added some raw sliced onion and catsup to serve them. Thanks for directions for reheating!
You’re welcome! I’m happy to hear you tried these!
I halved this recipe for a quick game night dinner, with all the fixin’s. I probably would skip the lettuce and tomato next time, as these are good just by themselves. I did add extra cheese, and accidentally thought I was supposed to add yellow mustard with the mayo, but turned out great for a simple dinner.
I made this last night and my family loved them! Thanks for to recipe!
You’re welcome, Claudia! I’m so glad to hear it was a hit!
This is a great recipe! Perfect for parties, casual get-togethers or weeknights when you need a quick easy meal everyone will love!
It really is, I’m so glad you think so too, Lorie!
My family loved these sliders. I used dark ground turkey meat and put “everything but the bagel seasoning’ on the buns – as my only change. It was easy and delicious!
I’m so glad to hear you found them easy and delicious, Kim! Thank you for your great review!
I have the everything bagel seasoning, I will have to try using it the next time I make them!! I am also thinking of adding mushrooms and substituting swiss cheese to make them more like “patty melts!”
These are the best sliders! A big hit on game day! Everyone loved them!!!
I’m so glad to hear they were a hit, Karin!
I plan on making these this weekend but was wondering if I could use sour cream in place of the mayo?
Hi Melissa, I haven’t tried it, but I think it’s worth experimenting with. Some of my viewers always use mashed avocado instead of mayo.
Perfect Cheeseburger Sliders!
Tender, juicy and flavorful.
These were delicious and so easy to make! Maybe next time we will try adding a little ketchup/dijion to the mix!
Sounds good! I’m glad you enjoyed them.
These are so delicious and perfect for a crowd! An easy winner for sure!
Thank you for your awesome feedback!
We didn’t have poppy seeds but they turned out very good. They got eaten pretty quick. Delicious!
Love this recipe. Easy to make and great for work lunches. I use use ground venison when I have it.
These were so delicious!!!!! Definitely will be making again for the family! Thank you!