Pull Apart Cheeseburger Sliders (Ready in Under 30)

These Cheeseburger Sliders are everything you love about a juicy burger packed into a simple pull-apart style sandwich. Made with seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and soft sweet Hawaiian rolls, they're easy to serve and even easier to eat.

We love making these for game day gatherings, casual family dinners, and birthday parties because they come together quickly and feed a crowd without anyone standing over a grill. They're also a great way to enjoy the flavors of classic burgers when you need something simple and hands-off.

If you love the simple comfort of our Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole and Homemade Hamburger Helper, these Cheeseburger Sliders bring those same classic burger flavors to the table in a fun, shareable way.

Ingredients

While the ingredient list is simple, a few key items help make these easy cheeseburger sliders recipe a success.

See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.

• Ground Beef: We typically use lean ground beef because it provides plenty of flavor while producing less excess grease. If using a higher fat content, be sure to drain the meat well after cooking.
• Cheddar Cheese: Gives these sliders that familiar cheeseburger flavor and creates plenty of melty cheese between the layers. American cheese also works well if you're aiming for a fast food chain-style cheeseburger experience.
• Pull Apart Buns: Their connected style makes serving individual sliders incredibly easy. Any type works well, I like the Brioche ones, but Sweet Hawaiian rolls offer a light sweetness.
• Butter: Brushing the top buns with melted butter helps them turn golden and adds a little extra richness. We sometimes mix a pinch of garlic powder into the butter for a quick garlic butter topping.
• Sesame Seeds: Optional, but they help give the finished sliders the look of traditional burgers.

All you need a small baking sheet, aluminum foil and a skillet to get these sliders together.

Variations

• Add Caramelized Onions: Layer caramelized onions between the beef and cheese for extra flavor and a slightly sweet, savory bite.
• Make Them Spicy: Add hot sauce to the meat mixture or layer sliced jalapeños under the cheese.
• Add Homemade Burger Sauces: Spread your favorite sauces or a simple special sauce on the bottom buns before adding the beef.
• Try Different Proteins: Ground turkey or ground chicken can be substituted for the beef if preferred.

How to Make Cheeseburger Sliders

These cheeseburger sliders come together with just a few simple steps.

Preheat oven to 375F.

Cook meat in a skillet until no longer pink; add any seasonings desired.

Cut the buns in half horizontally and place the bottoms on a baking sheet.

Place a layer of cheese on top of the buns, followed by the cooked beef, and another layer of cheese (add any other desired toppings before the last layer of cheese).

Then place the top buns on.

Place in the oven covered with tin foil for about 15 minutes.

If desired melt butter and baste over top of the buns followed by sesame seeds. You can place back in the oven, uncovered, for a few minutes to get a toasted bun.

Hint: Be sure to drain the beef well - removing excess grease helps prevent soggy bottom buns.

Recipe Tips

• Keep the Rolls Connected: Leaving the slider buns attached makes assembly easier and helps everything stay together while baking. Sometimes I will cut the bottoms but arrange them tight together, before assembling to make it even easier.
• Use Two Layers of Cheese: Cheese on both sides of the beef helps hold everything together and creates the best melty texture.
• Don't Overbake: Once the cheese is melted and the rolls are warm, they're ready. Overbaking can dry out the beef.
• Add Extra Toppings Before Baking: Pickles, caramelized onions, or favorite sauces can be layered in before adding the final cheese layer.

Looking for another easy recipe for game day or casual family dinners? Our BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls are another crowd-pleasing option that can feed a group with very little hands-on work.

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Storage Instructions

• Refrigerator: Store leftover sliders in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: The texture may change, but wrap individual sliders tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
• Reheating: Warm in a 325F oven until heated through, or microwave individual sliders for a quick lunch.
• Make Ahead: We often prep everything, cook the meat, but assemble when ready to bake.

Serving Suggestions

• More Cheeseburger-Inspired: Big Mac Egg Rolls, Big Mac Quesadilla, Big Mac Sloppy Joes and Big Mac Tacos.
• Sides: Potato Salad without Eggs, Keto Broccoli Salad, Cold Tuna Pasta Salad or Creamy Cucumber Salad.

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