Easy Cheeseburger Sliders
Easy Cheeseburger Sliders are oven-baked mini burgers made with seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, and soft dinner rolls. This simple recipe is ideal for parties, game days, or quick family dinners and reheats beautifully.
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Servings: 24 sliders
Ingredients
- 2 lb lean ground beef 90/10 or 93/7
- 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 cheese shredded (or additional sliced cheese)
- 24 soft dinner rolls two 12-count packages
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter melted (plus additional for greasing)
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease the bottom of a rimmed baking sheet with butter.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and ground beef, breaking the meat apart with a spatula. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until the beef is fully browned and the onion is softened.
- Carefully tilt the skillet and remove excess fat. Stir the mayonnaise into the cooked beef mixture until evenly combined. Remove from heat.
- Slice the dinner rolls horizontally, keeping them connected if possible. Arrange the bottom halves on the prepared baking sheet.
- Layer the sliced cheddar cheese evenly over the bottom rolls. Spread the beef mixture evenly over the cheese, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef.
- Place the top halves of the rolls over the beef and cheese layers. Brush the tops with melted butter and immediately sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake uncovered for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the tops of the rolls are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow the sliders to rest for several minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the dinner rolls with certified gluten-free slider buns or rolls. Confirm that all other ingredients, including mayonnaise, cheese, and seasonings, are labeled gluten-free, as formulations may vary by brand.