All-American Cheeseburger Sliders
These loaded cheeseburger sliders are a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing party appetizer featuring juicy seasoned beef, gooey cheddar cheese, and classic burger toppings baked into pillowy slider buns. Perfect for gatherings, game nights, or family celebrations, they deliver nostalgic comfort in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 43 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, sliced or shredded
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- ½ cup dill pickle chips or slices
- ½ cup finely chopped onion (optional)
- ½ cup tomato slices, thinly sliced
- 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- Lettuce leaves (optional, for garnish)
- Crumbled bacon (optional, for garnish)
- Jalapeño slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 13×9-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Press beef mixture evenly into the prepared pan, about ½-inch thick.
- Bake beef layer for 15-18 minutes, until browned and juices run clear. Drain excess liquid.
- Remove pan from oven and immediately layer cheddar cheese over hot beef. Add onions, tomato slices, and pickle chips evenly.
- Slice slider buns in half horizontally. Place bottom halves over cheese and toppings, gently pressing down. Spread ketchup and mustard over bun bottoms.
- Place bun tops on, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Cover pan loosely with foil and bake for 8-10 minutes, removing foil for last 2 minutes to crisp buns.
- Let sliders cool for 5 minutes, then cut into 12 squares. Serve warm, garnished with lettuce, bacon, or jalapeño if desired.
Notes
For extra crispy buns, broil for 1 minute at the end. Drain beef well to prevent soggy buns. Customize with gluten-free buns, dairy-free cheese, or alternative toppings. Prep toppings while beef bakes for efficiency. Store leftovers in airtight container up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 420
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 13
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