To say that I love this recipe is an understatement. It’s delicious and ooey-gooey. It’s simple and has the most amazing burger sauce ever. Everyone loves it. Cheeseburger Sliders are, and will remain, one of our family’s all-time favorites.
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If there ever was a universally liked recipe, these Cheeseburger Sliders recipe would be it. It’s perfect for hungry kiddos and adults alike. Truly. And, they’re so simple to throw together that you’ll be making them over and over again.
These easy, delicious sandwiches are great for an easy weeknight dinner when you don’t know what do make. They’re also a fan favorite for game day and tailgating. I love making this when we have playdates because kids love them, too. Need a good idea for a holiday party appetizer? Look no further! They are truly perfect for any occasion.
Not only are they great for any occasion, but when I say they’re about the easiest things I make, I’m not kidding. The sauce comes together in a matter of minutes. Brown the ground meat and onions, build the sliders, and let them hang out in the oven for a few minutes to get nice and melty. The hardest part is letting these little guys cool down so you can handle them.
Dunk them in that wonderful burger sauce and it will be nearly impossible to enjoy just one. I would know.
cheeseburger sliders ingredients
Most of the ingredients in this Cheeseburger Sliders recipe are easy to find and probably in your fridge/freezer/pantry right now! Here’s everything you’ll need to make it:
- Ground Beef
- Onions
- All-Purpose Seasoning
- Cheddar Cheese Slices
- Monterrey Jack Cheese
- Butter
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Sesame Seeds
- Ketchup
- Mayonnaise
- Whole Grain or Stone Ground Mustard
- Sweet Chili Sauce
- Tamari or Soy Sauce
- Dill Pickle Relish
- Kosher Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper
how to make cheeseburger sliders
To say that I love this recipe is an understatement. It’s delicious. It’s simple. Everyone loves it. Right now, we’re gonna focus on the simple part while we makes these little handheld beauties.
the burger sauce
I like to make the burger sauce for the Cheeseburger Sliders first so that the flavors have time to get together. All you have to do is mix the ingredients in a bowl and let them hang out in the fridge while you finish the sliders.
This sauce really is a good one. You can use it as a burger sauce, but it’s also great as a salad dressing and even a French fry sauce!
the cheeseburger sliders
Now, its time to brown the ground beef along with the onion and your favorite all-purpose seasoning. I do like using a lean ground beef here because we are gonna add copious amounts of cheese and sauce. However, use what you have and what you prefer.
Grab a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper. Lay out the bottom halves of your chosen slider buns. Add one layer of the sliced cheddar cheese. Next, spread out an even layer of the ground beef/onion mixture on top of the cheese slices.
For the next layer of our Cheeseburger Sliders, add the shredded Monterrey Jack cheese to the ground beef layer and add the bun tops.
Mix the melted butter and Worcestershire sauce together and brush on the slider tops. Sprinkle the tops with the sesame seeds.
Bake in a preheated 400° oven for about 15 – 20 minutes or the cheese is nice and melty and ooey-gooey!
Remove the Cheeseburger Sliders from the oven and let them cool slightly. This is the most difficult part of the entire recipe.
Now, pull apart, dip into that glorious burger sauce, and enjoy!
recipe frequently asked questions
Use whatever slider bun you like. We prefer a slider bun that is not so sweet. If you are a fan, use the ever-so-popular Hawaiian sweet rolls! You can also use your favorite dinner roll! Again, this is total personal preference as far as what kind of bread situation you use.
Yes, they can! And, they reheat quite well! Simply microwave each slider, uncovered, for about 15-20 seconds.
Yes! You can make the sliders up to a day ahead of the time you need to serve. If you do baked them chilled, simply add 3-4 minutes of cooking time or until the cheese is nice and melty.
cheeseburger slider serving ideas
Cheeseburger sliders are awesome because they can be served as an appetizer, lunch, or dinner. My kids have even been know to request them warmed up for a fun twist on breakfast! They’re great for parties, backyard get-togethers, game day and are great to bring to tailgate. You just cannot go wrong!
I usually serve ours with sliced tomato and onion, shredded iceberg, and hamburger pickles if someone wants to add them to the sliders. Make sure you keep that burger sauce close by. People will gravitate towards it once they get a taste.
My kids love a good crunchy kettle chip on the side, but Crispy Roasted Potatoes would be a perfect accompaniment!
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Cheeseburger Sliders
Ingredients
Burger Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup dill pickle relish or sweet if you prefer
- 2 tbsp whole grain or stone ground mustard
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
The Cheeseburger Sliders
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1-2 tbsp all-purpose seasoning
- ½ med onion, diced
- 1 dozen slider buns of choice
- 1 pkg sliced cheddar cheese
- 8 oz Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
The Burger Sauce
- Mix all the burger sauce ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
The Cheeseburger Sliders
- Brown the ground beef along with the onion and your favorite all-purpose seasoning.
- Grab a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper. Lay out the bottom halves of your chosen slider buns and add one layer of the sliced cheddar cheese. Next, spread the ground beef/onion mixture onto an even layer on top of the sliced cheese.
- Top the ground beef layer with the shredded Monterrey Jack cheese and add the bun tops.
- Mix the melted butter and Worcestershire sauce together and brush on the slider tops. Sprinkle the tops with the sesame seeds.
- Bake in a preheated 400° oven for about 15-20 minutes or the cheese is nice and melty and ooey-gooey!
- Let cool slightly, pull apart, dip into that glorious burger sauce, and enjoy!
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devoured by the family!
These Sliders are amazing, kids love them, too!
Big hit with the family