Description
Juicy, mini cheeseburger sliders pack irresistible flavor into bite-sized perfection. Crispy buns, melted cheese, and savory beef create a crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Cheese:
- 2 pound lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7 fat content)
- 8 slices medium cheddar cheese
- 6 ounces medium cheddar cheese, shredded
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 large yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
Buns and Toppings:
- 24 dinner rolls
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly butter a rimmed baking sheet to prevent slider adhesion.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté diced yellow onions until translucent using olive oil.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season thoroughly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook beef until completely browned, stirring consistently to ensure even cooking. Drain excess fat by tilting the skillet to maintain slider texture.
- Incorporate mayonnaise into the beef mixture, creating a moist and flavorful filling. Remove skillet from heat.
- Slice dinner rolls horizontally, separating top and bottom halves. Arrange bottom halves on the prepared baking sheet.
- Create a cheese foundation by layering cheddar slices across roll bottoms. Distribute beef mixture evenly, using a spatula to create uniform edges.
- Enhance cheesiness by sprinkling additional shredded cheddar over the beef layer.
- Carefully place roll tops onto the beef, cut-side down.
- Melt butter and generously brush over roll tops. Sprinkle sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
- Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until cheese melts completely and roll tops turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving warm sliders.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a lighter, less greasy slider.
- Toast sesame seeds beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and release more aromatic oils.
- Customize seasoning by adding smoked paprika or dried herbs for extra depth and complexity.
- Prepare sliders ahead of time and refrigerate before baking, which helps flavors meld and creates a firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg