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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What’s the best way to reheat these?
Hi Mary, to reheat sliders: microwave each slider uncovered 15-20 seconds or just until the beef is heated through and cheese is melted.
So easy, quick and absolutely delicious. Took them to a party and what a hit!! Thank you!!
Fantastic! Thanks for your great review, Wendy.
The reviews were good on this so maybe I did something wrong. After 10 minutes, my buns came out hard as rocks! Both top and bottom…😟 Ruined them all..
Hi Christina, that is unusual and a bummer for sure, did you possibly cook on broil or convection settings by mistake, or too high of a heat setting? Also, be sure to cook in the center of your oven and not too close to the top heating element.
So easy to make and so delicious!!! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
You’re very welcome, Wendy. Thank you for your awesome feedback!
OH MY..
These are amazing! I did 1/4 cup of mayo/ketchup mix. These are PERFECT. Thanks!
I used pork burger instead of beef and they were really good everyone loved them I will be making them again with beef.
Great to hear that, Shelley. Thank you for sharing your good feedback with us!
Sounds great! Would sour cream work instead of mayo?
I honestly haven’t tried sour cream yet to advise. If you decide to do an experiment, please share with us how it goes!
Will this work with Hawaiian rolls?
Hi Sarah, yes this works with Hawaiian rolls.
I made these tonight for dinner and my daughter (6yo) wrote new a letter telling me how good they were 🙌🏻 The meat was so juicy, I loved it! Can’t wait to make it again!! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!! 😁 love all your recipes!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Andreea.
This is a terrific recipe. Very easy to make and very tasty! I added ketchup and yellow mustard to the mayo. I also diced up some pickles and put them between the meat and shredded cheese. I will be making these regularly.
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
You’re welcome, and thank you for your reply. I’ve been exploring your site and I see a quite a few recipes that I want to try. Thank you for your gift of food!
Sounds great! I hope you’ll love every recipe that you will try.
My dad is recovering from cancer treatment and there are one of the only things he will eat! They reheat well so I always have a supply on hand. I used everything bagel seasoning for the top bc I didn’t have sesame seeds the first time I made them and now I just use it every time! Thanks for a great easy recipe 🙂
You are very welcome, Jams. I’m so happy to hear that your dad loves this recipe. I hope he recovers soon and wishing you both all the best!
I only made half since it’s just myself and a couple of kids. These were simple and amazing. I didn’t put onions in the beef due to a picky eater, but caramelized an onion for topping. Also sauteed baby bella mushrooms on the side. This will be made on a regular basis here. Woo Hoo! Delicious!
That is the best when kids love what we parents make. That’s so great!
Made this tonight and the family loved them! Really easy recipe! Made a sauce from mayo, ketchup, black pepper and Worcestershire sauce to dip the sliders in. Yummy!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Should these be covered with foil before going into the oven?
Hi Krissy, please see this note in the recipe: “Bake uncovered, so the rolls don’t sweat and become soggy.” I hope that helps.
Made these tonight! Total HIT! So tasty and super moist! I will never make individual slider “patties” again! These are so much better! (and super easy!) Definitely don’t skip the magic ingredient (mayo!). Thanks, Natasha! Looking forward to cooking more of your recipes!
I’m glad you loved it! Thank you so much for your good comments and feedback, Robin.
Hi! I’m excited to make this recipe for my family this weekend. What brand of Mayonnaise did you use? I know they all taste a little different. Thanks in advance. The recipe looks amazing!
Hi Katelyn, we have tried a variety of brands and don’t really have a favorite. Hellman’s and Best Foods work well.
Delicious. Easy to make, will definitely make it again
Thank you, Rose. I appreciate your good feedback!
Another favorite recipe of my family. My teenager swallowed two at a time. Youngest agreed that it was veeery delicious.
I’m not sure if it fits a healthy diet, but its definitely a keeper for an occasional treat.
I’m so happy you all enjoyed this recipe. Thank you for sharing that with us!
I am making these today for the Packers/Bears game ! They are always a hit , Yummie !
We made these for the Packers/Bears game last night too! Perfect for football!
My brother and I made these cheeseburger sliders yesterday for New Years Eve. They were so delicious and juicy!!! Great recipe.