Cheeseburger Sliders
These cheeseburger sliders are packed with melty cheese, savory beef, and baked on soft Hawaiian rolls. Perfect for parties or family meals, they come with a creamy burger sauce that takes each bite over the top.
Ingredients
For the Cheeseburger Sliders:
- 1 medium yellow or red onion, thinly sliced (2 cups)
- 6 oz shredded medium cheddar cheese 1½ cups
- 3 tsp neutral oil (canola or vegetable), divided
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 12 oz pack Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 8 slices American cheese
- ½ cup sliced dill pickles
- 1 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
- 2 tsp white sesame seeds
For the Burger Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 1 to 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and place a rack in the center.
- Heat 2 tsp oil in a large skillet. Sauté onions until charred, 4–6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Add remaining 1 tsp oil and beef. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in mustard, Worcestershire, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 2 more minutes.
- Slice Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Place bottom half in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Layer American cheese, onions, beef, shredded cheddar, and pickles. Top with bun tops.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cover with foil and bake 10 minutes.
- Uncover and bake 12–15 minutes more until cheese is melted and tops are golden.
- Mix all burger sauce ingredients in a bowl. Serve with sliders.
Notes
For crispier sliders, toast the roll bottoms before assembling. Want a twist? Swap in BBQ sauce and pepper jack cheese for a bold variation on your cheeseburger sliders.