Cheeseburger Sliders and Hawaiian Rolls

With this plain method, you can have straightforward-to-make, satisfying cheeseburger sliders without the hassle of making and flipping tiny individual patties. This method also leaves you with so much more flavor than you get in the patties.

These seasoned cheeseburger sliders pack a big flavor in a tiny sandwich. With seasoned ground beef (plus a few extra ingredients!), you have a cheeseburger that’s not your typical slider.

They’re the well-balanced game-day appetizer or potluck contribution. And of course, they make a fantastic family meal. Our little one loves these burger sliders because she can hold them easily and even finish two! We love them because we don’t have to make and flip a bunch of individual patties or clean up a greasy mess.

They’re the well-balanced size for when you’re not sure exactly how hungry you are but know you want a cheeseburger! It’s the ultimate Super Bowl party food.

These satisfying mini cheeseburgers are also suited to smaller hands or smaller appetites. Our daughter always feels so proud that she can hold these “baby burgers” easily and look like a big kid. We love them because she doesn’t make a giant mess eating these little burgers.

Serve these miniburgers as appetizers at family get-togethers, sandwich snacks at parties, and even as plain weeknight meals with potato wedges or mac and cheese.

Why Hamburger Sliders stay in the rotation

• They’re quick and straightforward to cook. It’s a plain “trick” when you don’t want to make a bunch of individual burgers.
• Ground beef sliders are great for smaller kids who can’t always finish or even hold a full burger. Also less of a mess.
• You can serve them as party appetizers, finger foods, after-school snacks or as part of a full family meal.
• Well-balanced for entertaining a crowd or cozying up on the couch.

Ingredients For Burger Sliders with Cheese

Burger Ingredients

• Ground beef – we don’t recommend using a lean ground beef. You want a little fat to it for a house favorite flavor.
• Garlic powder – If you only have garlic salt in your cabinet, you can omit the extra salt from the recipe.
• Onion powder – If you only have onion salt in your cabinet, you can omit the extra salt from the recipe.
• Kosher or sea salt – regular table salt will be too much with these measurements
• Ground black pepper
• Worcestershire sauce – Use an anchovy-free Worcestershire if you have a fish allergy.
• Mayonnaise
• Ketchup
• American cheese – this will give you a house favorite cheesy melt, but feel free to swap it with some pepper jack or any of your other favorite melty cheese slices.
• Cheddar cheese, shredded – You’ll have a house favorite results with freshly shredded. Grate it yourself if you want that ultimately melted cheesy result.
• Hawaiian rolls – These can usually be found in your grocery store bread aisle or by the bakery section. If you can’t find them, you can also use packaged slider buns like the ones from Pepperidge Farm or King’s.
• Butter – You can use salted or unsalted. Both work well.
• Garlic salt
• Sesame seeds

Burger Sauce Ingredients

• Mayonnaise
• Ketchup
• Sweet pickle relish
• Sugar
• Apple cider vinegar
• Salt and pepper

How to cook Cheeseburger Sliders

It’s so straightforward to cook these satisfying sliders. Season the meat, top the rolls, cover and bake. So much better than standing over hot grease flipping burger after burger.

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the ground beef and season it with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Cook the ground beef, breaking apart, until cooked through and no longer pink.
5. Add the Worcestershire sauce to the ground beef mix and stir to combine.
6. Add in the mayo and ketchup. Mix until they are fully incorporated and combined. You don’t want any lumps of them in the meat mix.
7. Remove from the heat and set it aside.
8. Place the rolls on a baking sheet. Slice them horizontally with a serrated knife (keeping them as one piece/don’t tear them apart).
9. Remove the top from the rolls and set it aside.
10. Place the slices of American cheese on the bottom half of the rolls, covering the bread.
11. Top the American cheese with the ground beef mixture and spread it out evenly. It will be stacked high.
12. Top the ground beef mixture with the shredded cheddar, spreading it across the top evenly.
13. Take the top half of the rolls and put them on top of the shredded cheese.
14. Brush the top of the rolls with melted butter and evenly sprinkle it with garlic salt and sesame seeds.
15. Place the sliders in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
16. Remove them from the oven and slice them into individual portions and dip in the burger sauce when serving!

Burger Sauce

1. Add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together to combine.
2. Serve with the cooked sliders.

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Tips & Tricks for the Best Sliders

The ground beef will feel like it might be too much. Stack it high on top of the cheese and smooth it out a little. It’s okay if a little bit falls out. The burger meat will cook down a little as it bakes.

Resist the urge to break the rolls apart. Cut the whole thing horizontally. This recipe works best if you keep the rolls together. You can cut them and separate them when they’re done cooking.

You can either use a baking sheet or a cookie sheet to make these. For even less cleanup, you can also make these sliders in a Disposable foil pan.

How to Serve Mini Burger Sliders

Serve these cheesy ground beef sliders as party appetizers, finger foods, or as part of a larger family meal. You can also serve them alongside your favorite burger toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and dill pickles.

Here are a few great sides to go with these tasty slides.

• Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer
• Crispy Potato Wedges
• Crack Green Beans with Bacon
• Roasted Frozen Green Beans
• Smoked Mac and Cheese
• Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes
• Old-Fashioned Potato Salad

How to keep Leftover Hamburger Sliders

Store leftover sandwiches in a well-sealed, airtight container. Stored properly, leftover sliders should be good for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

You can also freeze your leftover sliders. After the sandwiches have cooled completely, place them in an airtight, freezer-safe bag. They are at their best for up to 3 months in the freezer.

How to Reheat Sliders

You can reheat leftover sandwiches in the oven, microwave or air fryer.

In the oven – reheat the sandwiches at 350°F for 7-10 minutes until they are warmed through.

In the air fryer – reheat at 350°F for 3-4 minutes until they are warmed through.

In the microwave – Cover sliders with a paper towel and heat on high for 1 minute or until warmed through.

FAQs for this Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe

Prep 10 minutesCook 25 minutesTotal 35 minutesMakes 12 sliders

Ingredients

Burgers

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 6 slices American cheese
• 6 oz cheddar shredded
• 12 rolls Hawaiian rolls
• 2 tbsp butter melted
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Burger Sauce

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

Burgers

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the ground beef and season it with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Cook the ground beef, breaking apart, until cooked through and no longer pink.
5. Add the Worcestershire sauce to the ground beef mix and stir to combine.
6. Add in the mayo and ketchup. Mix until they are fully incorporated and combined. You don’t want any lumps of them in the meat mix.
7. Remove from the heat and set it aside.
8. Place the rolls on a baking sheet . Slice them horizontally (keeping them as one piece/don’t tear them apart).
9. Remove the top from the rolls and set it aside.
10. Place the slices of American cheese on the bottom half of the rolls, covering the bread.
11. Top the American cheese with the ground beef mixture and spread it out evenly. It will be stacked high.
12. Top the ground beef mixture with the shredded cheddar, spreading it across the top evenly.
13. Take the top half of the rolls and put them on top of the shredded cheese.
14. Brush the top of the rolls with melted butter and evenly sprinkle it with garlic salt and sesame seeds.
15. Place the sliders in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
16. Remove them from the oven and slice them into individual portions and dip in the burger sauce when serving!

Burger Sauce

1. Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk together to combine.
2. Serve with the sliders.

Notes

• The ground beef will feel like too much, but stack it high on top of the cheese. It’s okay if a little bit falls out. It will cook down as it bakes.
• Resist the urge to break the rolls apart. This works best if you keep the rolls together.