With this simple method you can make flavorful, easy cheeseburger sliders without forming or flipping tiny patties. Baking the sliders together adds depth of flavor and reduces mess and hands-on time.
These seasoned cheeseburger sliders deliver big taste in a small package. Seasoned ground beef mixed with a few flavorful additions becomes a melty, satisfying filling that’s more convenient than cooking individual patties.
They’re ideal for game-day appetizers, potlucks, or a casual family dinner. Kids especially love the small size — easy for small hands to hold and enjoy — and parents will appreciate the simpler cleanup and lack of greasy splatter.
Sliders are great when you want a cheeseburger but prefer smaller portions or want to offer a variety of sides. They’re a crowd-pleasing option that’s simple to prepare and serve.
Why You’ll Love These Hamburger Sliders
- Quick and simple to prepare—no shaping or flipping multiple patties.
- Perfect portion size for kids, appetizers, or grazing when you want smaller servings.
- Versatile: serve as party finger food, snacks, or a main with sides like fries or mac and cheese.
- Easy to scale up for gatherings and effortless to reheat or store.
Ingredients For Burger Sliders with Cheese
Burger Ingredients
- Ground beef – choose 80–85% lean for best flavor and juiciness.
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Kosher or sea salt – adjust if using salted seasonings.
- Ground black pepper
- Worcestershire sauce
- Mayonnaise
- Ketchup
- American cheese – melts well; substitute another melty cheese if preferred.
- Cheddar cheese, shredded – freshly shredded melts best.
- Hawaiian rolls or packaged slider buns
- Butter – melted, salted or unsalted works.
- Garlic salt
- Sesame seeds
Burger Sauce Ingredients
- Mayonnaise
- Ketchup
- Sweet pickle relish
- Sugar
- Apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to Make Cheeseburger Sliders
These sliders are made in a few straightforward steps: cook and season the beef, assemble on split rolls, top with cheese and a buttery seasoned top, then bake until hot and melty.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook, breaking the beef apart, until it’s fully browned and no longer pink.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce.
- Add mayonnaise and ketchup, mixing until evenly combined.
- Remove the skillet from heat and set the meat mixture aside.
- Place the rolls on a baking sheet and slice them horizontally, keeping the top and bottom connected so the whole sheet remains intact.
- Remove the top half and set it aside.
- Lay slices of American cheese across the bottom half of the rolls to cover the bread.
- Spread the seasoned ground beef evenly over the cheese.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar across the beef layer.
- Replace the top half of the rolls.
- Brush the tops with melted butter, then sprinkle with garlic salt and sesame seeds.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the sliders are heated through.
- Remove from the oven, slice into individual sliders, and serve with the burger sauce.
Burger Sauce
- Whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and salt and pepper together in a small bowl until smooth.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature alongside the sliders.
Kitchen tools to make the best beef sliders
knife set
baking sheet
grater
Tips & Tricks for the Best Sliders
The cooked ground beef may look like a lot at first; stack it generously over the cheese and smooth the top. The filling will settle and reduce slightly as it bakes.
Keep the roll sheet intact while assembling and baking—slice horizontally but don’t separate the individual buns until after baking. This helps the sliders hold together and keeps cleanup easier.
Use a baking sheet or disposable foil pan for easier cleanup if desired.
How to Serve Mini Burger Sliders
Serve these cheesy sliders as appetizers, party finger food, or a main course with sides. Offer classic burger accompaniments like lettuce, tomato, and pickles if guests want to customize.
Good side pairings include sweet potato fries, crispy potato wedges, green beans, mac and cheese, au gratin potatoes, or potato salad.
How to Store Leftover Hamburger Sliders
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. To freeze, cool completely, then place in a freezer-safe bag or container; best within three months.
How to Reheat Sliders
You can reheat sliders in the oven, air fryer, or microwave:
Oven: 350°F for 7–10 minutes until warmed through.
Air fryer: 350°F for 3–4 minutes.
Microwave: Cover with a paper towel and heat on high for about 1 minute or until hot.
FAQs for this Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe
The primary difference is size. Sliders are small burgers served on smaller buns, making them ideal for appetizers or smaller portions.
Ground chuck with about 80–85% lean content offers a good fat-to-meat ratio for juicy, flavorful sliders. Drain any excess grease after cooking if needed.
Baking the assembled sliders helps prevent sogginess. Lining the bottom buns with slices of cheese before adding the meat creates a barrier that protects the bread.
A slider is a miniature hot sandwich, typically a small burger. The term sandwich covers a wide range of preparations, from grilled cheese to long subs.
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Beef Sliders
Equipment
- baking sheet
- skillet
Ingredients
Burgers
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 6 slices American cheese
- 6 oz shredded cheddar
- 12 Hawaiian rolls
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Burger Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Burgers
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add and season the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook, breaking apart, until no longer pink.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, then add mayonnaise and ketchup, mixing until combined.
- Place rolls on a baking sheet and slice horizontally, keeping them connected as a single sheet.
- Place American cheese on the bottom half, spread the beef mixture over it, then top with shredded cheddar.
- Replace the top half of the rolls, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with garlic salt and sesame seeds.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then slice into individual sliders and serve with burger sauce.
Burger Sauce
- Whisk all sauce ingredients together in a bowl until smooth.
- Serve alongside the sliders.
Notes
- Stack the beef generously; it will cook down in the oven.
- Assemble and bake the roll sheet intact, then separate into individual sliders after baking.
Nutrition
, Calories: 260kcal
, Carbohydrates: 7g
, Protein: 23g
Nutrition information is an estimate and should be used as a guideline.