Cheeseburger Sliders : Juicy, Cheesy, and Crowd-Pleasing
All the flavor of a classic cheeseburger, packed into mini slider buns—these Cheeseburger Sliders are juicy, beefy, and loaded with melty cheese. Perfect for parties, game days, or easy weeknight dinners, they’re quick to assemble, make-ahead friendly, and reheat like a dream. Serve them hot and watch them vanish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
12 slider buns or dinner rolls
6–8 slices American or cheddar cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise (optional spread)
1 tablespoon mustard or ketchup (optional spread)
1 tablespoon butter, melted (for brushing)
Optional toppings: diced pickles, onions, shredded lettuce
Instructions
In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Drain excess fat.
Slice slider buns in half horizontally (keep tops and bottoms intact). Place bottom halves in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Spread optional mayo or mustard on the bottom buns.
Evenly distribute the cooked beef over the buns.
Lay cheese slices over the beef. Add diced pickles or onions if using.
Place the top halves of the buns on top. Brush lightly with melted butter.
Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes, then uncover and bake 5 more minutes until tops are golden and cheese is melted.
Slice and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories: 270
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 13g