Description
Mouthwatering cheesy ground beef sliders deliver mini burger magic straight from your kitchen. Packed with savory beef, melted cheese, and irresistible flavor, these sliders will become your new favorite crowd-pleasing appetizer that brings smiles to all who taste them.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) paprika
Aromatics and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 12 slider buns
- 12 slices of cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) for optimal slider preparation.
- Sauté ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until thoroughly browned and crumbled.
- Incorporate diced onions, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika into the meat mixture, cooking until onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Split slider buns horizontally and arrange bottom halves on a clean baking sheet.
- Distribute the seasoned beef mixture evenly across the bottom bun halves, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Layer a slice of cheese on top of the beef to create a melty base.
- Crown each slider with its corresponding top bun half.
- Gently brush the bun tops with melted butter for a golden, glossy finish.
- Optional: Sprinkle sesame seeds over the buttered buns for added texture and visual appeal.
- Transfer the prepared sliders to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove when cheese is completely melted and buns are lightly toasted.
- Allow sliders to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and cheese set.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy the savory, cheesy mini sandwiches.
Notes
- Elevate flavor by using a blend of ground meats like beef and pork for a richer taste profile.
- Swap standard cheese with sharp cheddar or pepper jack to add extra zest and complexity to the sliders.
- For a gluten-free version, use lettuce wraps or gluten-free slider buns to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prepare the ground beef mixture ahead of time and refrigerate to develop deeper, more intense flavors before assembling sliders.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg