Description
These easy Cheeseburger Sliders are baked together in one pan with seasoned ground beef, double cheddar cheese, and buttery dinner rolls. Perfect for parties, game day, or family dinners! Ready in 30 minutes and feeds a crowd.
Ingredients
For the Sliders
- 2 lb lean ground beef (90/10 or similar)
- ½ tablespoon olive oil (optional for cooking)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ large yellow onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
- 6 oz shredded cheddar cheese (or more sliced cheese)
- 24 dinner rolls (two 12-packs)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Optional Toppings
- Dill pickle slices
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Lettuce or tomato slices
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This gives you time to cook the beef while the oven heats up perfectly.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with the olive oil. Add the diced onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes until softened and slightly translucent. Those onions are going to add so much flavor!
Add the ground beef to the skillet and break it up with a spatula as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook for 6-8 minutes until the beef is completely browned and no longer pink. Make sure to break it up into small, even pieces – nobody wants giant chunks in their slider!
Stir in the mayonnaise to bind the beef mixture and keep it super juicy. Mix it in really well so it distributes evenly. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly while you prep the buns.
Slice the dinner rolls horizontally so you have complete top and bottom halves. Here’s a pro tip: keep them connected as full sheets rather than separating into individual rolls – it makes assembly SO much easier!
Grease a baking sheet or 9×13-inch dish with a little melted butter. Place the bottom halves of the rolls in a single layer. If your rolls don’t all fit in one pan, you can use two smaller dishes.
Layer a slice of cheddar cheese on each bottom roll. This creates a protective barrier so your buns don’t get soggy! Then spread the cooked ground beef mixture evenly over all the cheese-covered bottoms. Try to get it right to the edges for maximum flavor in every bite.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously on top of the beef layer. Don’t be shy here – the cheese is what makes these sliders legendary!
Place the top halves of the rolls over the cheese and beef. Press down gently so everything nestles together. Brush the tops generously with melted butter, making sure to get into all the little crevices. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if you’re using them.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted and the tops are golden brown and slightly crispy. Your kitchen is going to smell AMAZING right now!
Remove from the oven and let them cool for just 2-3 minutes. Add any toppings like pickles, ketchup, mustard, lettuce, or tomatoes.
Notes
- Make them uniform: Use a measuring cup to scoop the beef mixture onto the rolls. This ensures every slider has the same amount of filling and they all look bakery-perfect.
- Watch the edges: If you notice the edges of your rolls browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last few minutes of baking.
- Sesame seed trick: Press the sesame seeds gently into the butter after sprinkling so they stick better and don’t fall off when you’re serving.
- Common mistake to avoid: Don’t overbake! These can go from perfect to dry pretty quickly. Check them at 12 minutes – if the cheese is melted and the tops are golden, they’re done.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop and Baking
- Cuisine: American