30-Minute Juicy Cheeseburger Sliders
These cheeseburger sliders have all the flavor of a classic burger but are baked together for a simple, no-fuss meal. They’re loaded with beef, cheese, and buttery rolls for the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Rimmed baking sheet
- Spatula
- Knife
- Brush
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 large yellow onion finely diced
- 2 pounds lean ground beef 90/10 or 93/7 fat content
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 8 slices medium cheddar cheese
- 6 ounces medium cheddar cheese shredded
- 24 dinner rolls such as King’s Hawaiian
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, plus more for greasing
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a rimmed baking sheet with butter.
- Cook Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft. Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spatula, until browned. Drain excess fat.1/2 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 large yellow onion, 2 pounds lean ground beef, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Mix in Mayo: Remove beef from heat and stir in mayonnaise until well combined.1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Prepare Buns: Slice dinner rolls in half. Place the bottom halves onto the greased baking sheet.24 dinner rolls
- Layer Cheese and Beef: Arrange sliced cheddar over the bottom buns. Spread the cooked beef mixture evenly on top, then sprinkle with shredded cheddar.8 slices medium cheddar cheese, 6 ounces medium cheddar cheese
- Top with Buns: Place the top halves of the rolls over the beef.
- Brush and Bake: Brush melted butter over the buns and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake uncovered for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
