Cheeseburger Sliders
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ onion, medium, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp mayo
- 8 oz sharp cheddar, shredded, about 2 cups
- 12 brioche slider rolls
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Sesame seeds
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 2 tbsp pickles, finely minced
- Salt
Method:
Start Cooking- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Remove excess grease, then return to heat.
- Add garlic, salt, paprika, and black pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in mayo.
- Slice rolls in half and place the bottom half in a lightly greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the cheese over the bottom buns.
- Spread beef mixture evenly.
- Top with remaining cheese.
- Place the top buns over the filling.
- Brush olive oil over the tops and sprinkle sesame seeds.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and tops are lightly golden.
- Slice and serve with burger sauce on the side.
- Mix until smooth and chill until ready to serve.
- Bon appétit.
Kitchen Tools:
Notes:
- Drain excess fat before seasoning for a cleaner texture.
- Add garlic after browning to prevent burning.
- Use up to 1¼–1½ lb. ground beef for a more generous filling.
- Add extra cheese for a cheesier result.
- Swap olive oil topping for melted butter + garlic powder.
- Spread a thin layer of mayo on the buns for extra softness.
- Use pepper jack or any cheese you like.
- Add ketchup and mustard for a more classic cheeseburger flavor.
- Add 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce to the beef after draining the fat for more burger-like flavor.
- Use brioche, dinner rolls, or Hawaiian rolls.
- Use slider buns or mini sandwich rolls for a different texture.
- Serve straight from the tray with fries, pickles, and shredded lettuce tossed with lemon juice and olive oil.
- These are best eaten warm while the cheese is fully melted.
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FROM THE PANTRY
Sliders
WHY WE LOVE IT
Sliders turn a classic burger into something easy to share, serve, and enjoy in just a few bites. They are casual, crowd-friendly, and perfect for feeding a group without the work of shaping and serving full-size burgers one by one.
A LITTLE STORY
The word slider is most often linked to small hamburgers served in American diners and fast-food spots in the early 20th century. Over time, sliders grew beyond their original fast-food identity and became a popular party and game-day favorite, loved for their soft buns, melty fillings, and pull-apart style.
DID YOU KNOW?
Sliders are usually made smaller than regular burgers, but their appeal is not just size. Their soft rolls, layered filling, and easy-to-serve format make them ideal for baking in one pan, which is why oven-baked sliders have become such a popular home version.