Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe
These Cheeseburger Sliders are soft, juicy, and easy to make in one pan. The beef stays moist, the cheese melts into every layer, and the rolls stay fluffy. This is a simple recipe that works for family meals, parties, or meal prep.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Serrated knife
- Rimmed baking sheet or baking dish
- Silicone brush
- Flat spatula
- Foil (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 lb lean ground beef 90/10 or 93/7
- Half a large onion finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder optional
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce optional
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 8 slices cheddar or provolone cheese
- 6 oz shredded cheddar or jack cheese
- 24 soft dinner rolls
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F.
- Cook the onion in a skillet until soft.
- Add the beef and break it into small pieces as it browns.
- Season and cook until no pink remains.
- Drain the fat so the rolls stay dry.
- Mix in mayonnaise while the beef is warm.
- Slice the rolls in one sheet and place the bottom half in a baking dish.
- Add sliced cheese to form a barrier layer.
- Spread the beef on top in an even layer.
- Add the shredded cheese over the beef.
- Place the top rolls on.
- Brush with melted butter and add sesame seeds.
- Bake until golden and the cheese melts through.
- Rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
● The cheese barrier keeps the bread from getting soggy
● Add pickles or onions under the top cheese for extra flavor
● Let the sliders rest so the layers set
● Use a serrated knife for clean slices
● Higher fat beef must be drained well
● Add pickles or onions under the top cheese for extra flavor
● Let the sliders rest so the layers set
● Use a serrated knife for clean slices
● Higher fat beef must be drained well