This ground beef sliders recipe is the perfect easy party food. Bring these to your next party, no matter the theme or season, and they will be a hit! Only 15 minutes of prep for this easy cheeseburger sliders recipe. Pop them in the oven and this easy appetizer or dinner is on the table in 30 minutes.
Original post: October 2015 | Updated: September 2023
Why This Recipe Works
For the longest time I never thought to make sliders at home. It always seemed like something to order out, but not actually make myself. I was missing out! Check out all of the things I love about this recipe.
- Do you know those dishes you can bring to literally any gathering knowing it will get rave reviews and get devoured quickly? This recipe is it.
- Whether it’s game day, a holiday or a summer bbq, these cute and delish little mini cheeseburgers fit perfectly in your fingers and will feed a large crowd or a small one.
- Cheesy beef sliders are easy to prepare, taking just 15 minutes of prep time. Most (if not all) of the ingredients required to make the recipe are probably sitting right in your kitchen.
- These easy ground beef sliders are super delicious and the pan never lasts long.
- It’s such a great party food, but also will make the perfect family dinner if you’re looking for an extra fun meal for busy weeknights.
Recipe Ingredients
Ground beef – Beef can be replaced with lean ground beef, ground turkey or ground chicken for a leaner cheeseburger slider recipe.
Diced tomatoes – Use a seasoned variety of canned tomatoes for a yummy flavor boost!
Garlic – Fresh minced garlic can be replaced with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or garlic salt if desired.
Cheese – Consider swapping cheddar cheese out with any type of melty cheese. Great options include mozzarella cheese, provolone, cojack or American cheese slices.
Rolls – Dinner rolls or Hawaiian sweet rolls work best in this recipe. Consider making homemade dinner rolls for an added personal touch!
How to Make Ground Beef Sliders
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray (or line with parchment paper) and set aside. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook one pound of ground beef until no longer pink.
Add the onion, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika and diced tomatoes to the cooked beef in the skillet.
Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until onion and garlic is fragrant and soft. Remove from heat.
Step 2
Line the bottom of the greased baking dish with the bottom buns in a single layer. Top with the slices of cheese, the ground beef mixture and the tops of the buns.
Step 3
In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients: melted butter, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce.
Mix well and brush evenly over the tops of the rolls. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Serve immediately!
Store leftovers in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil for up to 5 days for best results.
Recipe Notes
- My family loved when I added a few slices of crispy bacon to the sandwiches for the last 5 minutes of baking to create delicious bacon cheeseburger sliders.
- Use a sharp or serrated knife to cut the hamburger sliders in the pan before removing them.
- Sweet Hawaiian rolls or small dinner rolls work great for this recipe.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Tuck a few pickle slices under the top buns just before serving!
- Sesame seeds sprinkled over the top of the top slider buns before baking adds extra deliciousness.
- Dill pickles make the perfect side for these loose meat sandwiches.
- Dry onion soup mix mixed into the meat mixture packs a yummy punch.
- Spread condiments onto the rolls as you desire! Mayo, mustard, ketchup (hey, no judgment) are all options!
What To Serve With Sliders at a Party
Sliders are the ultimate food for your party spread! But what do you serve alongside this tasty finger food? Read on for 23 perfect ideas about what to serve with sliders at a party, including mashed potatoes, potato salad and so much more!
Slider vs Burger
The main difference between sliders and burgers is their size. Sliders are typically smaller, contain fewer ingredients. They’re like mini burgers, easier and quicker to eat (they “slide” right down), making them the perfect party food or appetizer.
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Cheesy Ground Beef Sliders Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 12 slices cheddar cheese
- 12 dinner rolls or Hawaiian sweet rolls, halved
GLAZE
- 8 tbsp butter melted
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink.
- Add the onion, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika and diced tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until onion and garlic is fragrant and soft. Remove from heat.
- Line the bottom of the prepared baking dish with them bottom halves of the rolls. Top with the cheddar cheese slices, the beef mixture and the tops of the rolls.
- In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients: melted butter, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and pour evenly over the sandwiches. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Serve immediately!
Notes
- Add a few slices of crispy bacon to the sandwiches for the last 5 minutes of baking for an extra meaty dish.
- Use a sharp or serrated knife to cut the hamburger sliders in the pan before removing them.
- Sweet Hawaiian rolls or small dinner rolls work great for this recipe.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Tuck a few pickle slices under the top buns just before serving!
- Sesame seeds sprinkled over the top of the top slider buns before baking adds extra deliciousness.
- Dill pickles make the perfect side for these loose meat sandwiches.
- Dry onion soup mix mixed into the meat mixture packs a yummy punch.
really good flavor but top bun gets hard 30 minutes in oven @350
I’ll turn oven temp down next time.
Throw a sheet of aluminum foil in for the first half of the baking and you can avoid this if you’re experiencing it. Thanks for sharing, Kelly!
Gorgeous and love those sliders, perfect for an afternoon meal.
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The only drawback of this dish is that I would eat the whole pan by myself! 🙂