Description
Cheeseburger sliders deliver miniature burger perfection with juicy beef patties and melted cheese. Compact party favorites that satisfy cravings and bring big flavor to small bites you’ll devour eagerly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 slider buns or dinner rolls
- 12 slices cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) melted butter (for brushing buns)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare ground beef by sautéing with aromatic seasonings in a skillet over medium heat until completely cooked through, ensuring no pink remains and draining excess fat.
- Arrange slider bun bases in a prepared baking dish, creating a uniform foundation for the mini burgers.
- Distribute the seasoned beef mixture evenly across the bun bases, creating a consistent layer of meat coverage.
- Layer cheese slices directly on top of the meat, ensuring complete and balanced cheese distribution.
- Crown the sliders with the remaining bun tops, creating compact mini burger sandwiches.
- Generously brush melted butter across the exterior of the bun tops, creating a golden, glossy finish.
- Optional: Sprinkle sesame seeds over the buttered surface for added texture and visual appeal.
- Tent the baking dish with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 10-12 minutes, maintaining moisture and allowing flavors to meld.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes until cheese melts completely and buns turn a delicate golden brown.
- Allow sliders to rest briefly after removing from oven, then serve warm for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent soggy buns and ensure a crispy texture that keeps sliders perfectly structured.
- Customize seasoning by experimenting with different spice blends like Cajun, Italian, or Mediterranean to transform the classic recipe into a global flavor experience.
- Consider using lean ground beef or turkey for a healthier version without compromising the rich, satisfying taste of traditional cheeseburger sliders.
- Prep sliders ahead of time and refrigerate before baking, which allows flavors to meld and makes them ideal for game day or party planning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg