Description
These Cheeseburger Sliders are the perfect bite-sized comfort food, featuring seasoned ground beef mixed with mayonnaise, melted cheddar cheese, and soft dinner rolls topped with buttery sesame seeds. Ideal for parties, game days, or a delicious family snack, they combine juicy, flavorful beef with gooey cheese and a crispy golden top.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 2 lbs lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7 fat content)
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ large yellow onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
Cheese and Rolls
- 8 slices medium cheddar cheese
- 6 ounces medium cheddar cheese, shredded (or more sliced cheese as preferred)
- 24 dinner rolls
Topping
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more to grease baking sheet
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a rimmed baking sheet well with melted butter to prevent the sliders from sticking and to add flavor.
- Cook Beef and Onions: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the finely diced yellow onion along with the ground beef. Break up the meat as it cooks, and season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Cook thoroughly until no pink remains and the onion is softened.
- Drain Fat and Mix Mayonnaise: Carefully tilt the skillet and spoon off any excess fat. Stir in ¼ cup of mayonnaise into the cooked beef mixture to add moisture and creaminess.
- Assemble Sliders: Slice the dinner rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves on the greased baking sheet. Add one slice of cheddar cheese on each bottom roll followed by an even layer of the beef mixture over the cheese. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top, then place the top halves of the rolls over the beef and cheese layers.
- Top and Bake: Brush the tops of the rolls with the remaining melted butter, then sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over them. Bake the assembled sliders in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown and slightly crisped.
Notes
- For juicier sliders, choose ground beef with slightly higher fat content like 85/15 but be sure to drain excess fat.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with sour cream for a tangier flavor.
- Feel free to add pickles, ketchup, or mustard after baking according to personal taste.
- Use a sharp cheddar cheese for more pronounced flavor, or a milder cheese for a gentler taste.
- Make sure to grease the baking sheet well to avoid sticking and to help browning the bottoms of the sliders.
