These sliders are the perfect snacking sandwich. Whether it be a backyard BBQ or just a normal day of the week, these cheesy burgers are sure to win over the crowd, all year long! A sweet and savory buttered dinner roll, filled with seasoned cheesy ground beef and topped with tomatoes and pickles to round out a simple meal or to feed a hungry crowd. It doesn’t get any easier! If you love sliders, make sure to check out my Italian Sliders, buffalo chicken sliders, ham and cheese sliders or my latest, Reuben Sliders!
Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe
Not all cheeseburger slider recipes are made the same. Some like to make individual patties, and some do a crumble as I did in this recipe. At the end of the day, what makes this slider recipe unique is what is actually inside of the hamburger mixture, and the toppings.
Why is a slider called a slider? Sliders are simply referring to mini hamburgers. The name originated in the 1940s when sailors in the U.S. Navy would refer to mini-burgers as “sliders” because of their extreme greasiness. I love that greasiness is still socially acceptable today. 😉
How to Make Cheeseburger Sliders
Sliders are really simple to make. When we initially made these sliders, we actually made up a big batch of my classic cheeseburger recipe, and then broke up the leftover hamburger patties for sliders the next day! You can make this from scratch (as in the recipe below) or from leftover hamburger patties which have been crumbled, but no matter how you slice it, they are just delicious. I also have air fryer cheeseburger hand pies for another cheeseburger appetizer.
Variations for Cheeseburger Sliders
You can really make these pull apart Cheeseburger Sliders your own by modifying a few things.
- Add crumbled bacon for a Bacon Cheeseburger slider.
- Add BBQ sauce and fried onions for a Western Cheeseburger Slider.
- Use ground turkey for a lighter slider.
Cheeseburger Sliders
Ingredients
Hamburger
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 tablespoon McCormick Hamburger seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Seasoned Butter
- ¼ cup (57 g) butter melted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Sliders
- 1 package Kings Hawaiian Rolls (12 count)
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 cup dill pickle slices, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
Hamburger
- In a small bowl, mix together the seasoned salt, hamburger seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add oil to a non-stick pan and add the onions and garlic. Cook about 1-2 minutes. Add the ground beef to the pan. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon. Add the Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle with seasoning mixture.
- Cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until no pink remains in the meat. Remove from heat.
Seasoned Butter
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, salt, coarse ground pepper, and sesame seeds, set aside.
Sliders
- Split your rolls in half, place the bottom half in a prepared 9×13 baking dish. Set the top half aside.
- Add cheese slices and then the cooked ground beef mixture to the top of the buns
- Top with diced pickles, tomatoes, shredded cheese, and the top half of the buns.
- Brush generously with seasoned butter then cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is hot and bubbly.
- Remove foil, and bake for an additional 5 minutes (or until the tops of the sliders turn a golden brown).
- Remove from oven, slice and serve. (Best served hot)
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We ate the whole pan! My picky daughter’s new favorite. A definite add to our easy weeknight meals.
Made these cheeseburger sliders exactly as directed and they were absolutely delicious. A definite keeper when needing an easy dish for potluck or tailgating.
What is Mccormick hamburger sesioning?
Hi, Amy! I work with iambaker and am happy to help with questions. Here is a homemade hamburger seasoning you could use. Have a great day!