Description
Irresistible cheeseburger sliders pack massive flavor into miniature party-perfect bites. Crispy beef patties nestled with melted cheese between soft mini buns promise a crowd-pleasing snack you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Bread and Preparation:
- 12 slider buns
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Optional Toppings:
- pickles
- lettuce
- ketchup
- mustard
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, thoroughly mixing the seasonings into the meat.
- Spread the seasoned beef mixture evenly across the prepared baking sheet, creating a uniform layer.
- Roast the beef in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, ensuring the meat is completely cooked through and no pink remains.
- Carefully drain any accumulated grease from the baked meat.
- Arrange cheese slices uniformly over the cooked beef surface.
- Return the beef to the oven for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt completely and become slightly bubbly.
- Slice the cheesy beef into 12 equal squares, matching the size of the slider buns.
- Transfer each beef square onto the bottom half of the slider buns.
- Add preferred toppings like lettuce, tomato, pickles, or condiments.
- Gently brush the top buns with melted butter for extra flavor and golden appearance.
- Warm the assembled sliders in the oven for 5 minutes to enhance texture and blend flavors.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy the mini cheeseburgers.
Notes
- For leaner option, swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken to reduce fat content while maintaining delicious flavor.
- Customize toppings like crispy bacon, caramelized onions, or pickles to create unique slider variations that suit personal taste preferences.
- Use pre-shredded cheese blend for quick melting and extra flavor complexity on burger patties.
- Freeze prepared sliders before baking for meal prep convenience, allowing quick reheating during busy weeknights or unexpected gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg