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Overhead close-up of cheeseburger sliders arranged on a white platter, showing soft, shiny Hawaiian roll tops sprinkled with sesame seeds. Melted cheddar and browned ground beef are visible along the edges where the sliders have been cut, with a few cheese and beef bits scattered on the platter.
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Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe

These easy cheeseburger sliders are made with seasoned ground beef and onions, melty sharp cheddar, and soft Hawaiian rolls, then finished with buttery sesame tops. Bake them in one pan for a crowd-pleasing sliders recipe, with an optional quick burger sauce for serving.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Calories: 415kcal
Chef: Jessica Randhawa

Ingredients

Sliders

  • 1 large onion - diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1½ pounds ground beef - 80/20 or 90/10
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 12 Hawaiian rolls - or dinner rolls, 1 package
  • 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese - shredded, or 8 slices
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ½ tablespoon sesame seeds

Optional Burger Sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Sauté the onions: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent.
  • Brown the beef: Add 1½ pounds of ground beef to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully browned.
  • Season: Stir 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper, and 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce until fully combined. Remove from heat.
  • Slice and toast the rolls: Keep the rolls connected and slice them in half horizontally with a serrated knife to create a top and bottom slab. Place the bottom slab in a 9x13-inch baking dish and bake for 5-10 minutes, just until lightly toasted.
  • Assemble: Spread half of the cheese over the toasted rolls, then spoon the beef mixture in an even layer over the cheese. Top with the remaining cheese
  • Melt the cheese: Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  • Add the tops and bake: Place the top slab of rolls over the cheese. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for 5-10 minutes, or until the tops are lightly toasted.
  • Rest and serve: Let cool for a few minutes, then slice into sliders and serve.
  • For the burger sauce: Stir all burger sauce ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth. Serve on the side for dipping or spread inside the sliders.

Notes

  • If the beef mixture looks greasy, drain it or use a slotted spoon to transfer it onto the rolls.
  • Cheese options: Sharp cheddar is classic, but American, Colby Jack, pepper jack, or Swiss all work well. For the smoothest melt, shred your own cheese.
  • Loosely tent the pan with foil during the final bake if the rolls are getting darker than you want.
  • Make ahead: Cook the beef mixture up to 1 day in advance and refrigerate. Assemble and bake when ready, adding a few extra minutes as needed to heat through.
  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. Reheat in a 350 degrees F oven until warmed through (cover with foil to prevent over-browning).
  • Freezing: Wrap sliders tightly and freeze up to 2 months. 
Please note: The nutritional information does not include the optional burger sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 569mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 1mg
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