Description
These Cheeseburger Sliders are a perfect party appetizer or family meal, featuring juicy ground beef, melted American cheese, and a tangy homemade burger sauce all nestled within soft, buttery dinner rolls. Baked to golden perfection with a sesame seed topping, these sliders are easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Slider Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. softened butter
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 white onion, finely diced
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp. yellow mustard
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 pack dinner rolls, 12 count (King's Hawaiian Savory Butter Rolls recommended)
- 16 slices American cheese (Boar's Head recommended)
- 3 Tbsp. butter, melted
- Pinch of salt and garlic powder
- 2 tsp. white sesame seeds
Burger Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. distilled white vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the sliders.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Butter the bottom of a baking sheet with softened butter to prevent sticking and add flavor. Set aside.
- Sauté Onions and Cook Beef: Heat olive oil in a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and cook for about 3 minutes until softened. Add ground beef, breaking it up, and cook for 6-7 minutes until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Season Meat: Add minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, kosher salt, and pepper to the beef mixture. Stir and cook for another minute to combine flavors.
- Prepare Rolls: Slice the dinner rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
- Make Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk the melted butter together with a pinch of salt and garlic powder to brush over the buns later.
- Assemble Sliders: Place 8 slices of American cheese on the bottom buns. Spread the cooked beef mixture over the cheese, then top with the remaining 8 slices of cheese. Gently pat the beef down with a wooden spoon to pack it slightly, helping the cheese hold everything together.
- Add Top Buns: Place the top halves of the rolls over the assembled sliders. Brush each top with the butter mixture and sprinkle with white sesame seeds evenly.
- Bake Sliders: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and sliders are heated through. Watch closely to prevent buns from browning too quickly; loosely cover with foil if needed.
- Make Burger Sauce: While baking, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, sugar, distilled white vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
- Serve: After baking, optionally brush the tops with additional melted butter for extra flavor. Cut the sliders and serve warm with the homemade burger sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- Using King's Hawaiian rolls adds a sweet, buttery flavor but any dinner rolls can be used.
- Drain excess fat from the beef to avoid greasy sliders.
- Keep an eye on sliders while baking; cover with foil if tops brown too fast.
- For a spicier kick, add some diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the beef mixture or sauce.
- Sliders are best served immediately but can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
