Description
Cheeseburger sliders pack all the flavor of a full-sized burger into smaller bites. Juicy patties topped with cheese on soft rolls make them a hit for gatherings or easy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Bread and Topping Ingredients:
- 12 slider buns
- 6 slices cheddar cheese, halved
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet and set the oven to 350°F (175°C) for optimal heating.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with diced onions, ensuring thorough cooking and draining any excess fat.
- Enhance the meat mixture with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, blending flavors evenly throughout.
- Carefully split slider buns horizontally, positioning bottom halves on the prepared baking sheet.
- Distribute the seasoned beef mixture uniformly across the bun bases, creating an even layer of meat.
- Layer cheese slices directly on top of the beef to ensure complete coverage.
- Gently place the top bun halves over the cheese, creating compact mini burgers.
- Generously brush melted butter across the bun surfaces, optionally sprinkling sesame seeds for additional texture and flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown buns and fully melted cheese.
- Let cool slightly, then serve warm.
Notes
- Customize the sliders by adding different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or blue cheese for unique flavor profiles.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives to create healthier or vegetarian versions of the recipe.
- Enhance the burger mixture by incorporating finely chopped herbs like parsley or chives for an extra layer of freshness and aroma.
- Ensure even cooking by gently pressing down the beef mixture when spreading it on the buns, creating a uniform layer that melts cheese perfectly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg