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A full pan of baked cheeseburger sliders in a glass baking dish, ready to be served.

Cheeseburger Sliders: The Ultimate Party Food Recipe

These Cheeseburger Sliders are the ultimate crowd-pleaser! Made with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar, and a secret butter topping on Hawaiian rolls, they are the perfect easy appetizer for parties or game day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend recommended
  • 12 count package Hawaiian sweet rolls
  • 8 slices cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup salted butter melted
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Serrated bread knife

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until beef is browned. Drain off excess grease.
  3. Stir in the ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Without separating the rolls, slice the slab of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom half in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Spread the beef mixture evenly over the bottom buns. Top with slices of cheddar cheese, then place the top half of the rolls on.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sesame seeds, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp onion powder. Brush evenly over the tops of the rolls.
  7. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Don't Separate the Rolls: Keeping the rolls together is key for the pull-apart effect.
Drain the Grease: This is a critical step to avoid soggy bottoms.
Cover First: Covering with foil steams the sliders and melts the cheese perfectly before the tops get too brown.
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