Cheeseburger Sliders (2024)

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Step 1: combine ground beef, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a medium bowl.

Step 2: form the ground beef mixture into 8 slider patties. Make sure they’re somewhere between 1/2 inch – 1 inch thick. We’re making sliders, not meatballs!

Step 3: heat a grill to medium heat. Add the slider patties and cook for 3-4 minutes per side.

Step 4: during the last minute of cooking time, add a slice of cheese to each slider. You’ll want to cut a slice of cheese in half, then fold each half in half, so you basically have a double slice of cheese on each burger patty.

Optional toppings

One of my favorite things about sliders is that you can eat 2 or 3 for a meal and top each one differently for a little variety. Maybe you want to try something new without committing to topping a whole burger with a new sauce, that’s where sliders come in! It’s a great way to taste and try new burger toppings.

You can also make a slider bar at a party and serve a variety of sauces on the side for people to try. Here are some of my favorite sauces to top burgers!

• Sauces
  • Burger sauce – aka secret sauce, aka special sauce, click the link for this easy 4 ingredient recipe.
  • Sriracha ketchup – add a kick to your ketchup by combining 1 tablespoon sriracha with 1/4 cup ketchup.
  • Gochujang mayo – this spicy Korean chili paste has become quite the trend lately. Combine 1 tablespoon Gochujang with 1/4 cup mayonnaise for a creamy, spicy burger sauce.
  • Buffalo honey mustard – it might sound crazy, but the combination of buffalo sauce and honey mustard is just the sweet, spicy, tangy combo you need in your life. Combine 1/4 cup buffalo sauce with 1/4 cup honey mustard dressing for a sweet and tangy sauce.
  • Bacon jam – easily make bacon cheeseburger sliders by adding a spoonful of bacon jam on top of these sliders.
  • BBQ sauce – for a Western style burger, add your favorite bbq sauce to the sliders.

• Toppings
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato
  • Dill pickle slices
  • Avocado
  • Raw white onions
  • Pickled onions
  • Caramelized onions
  • Crispy onions
  • Cooked bacon
  • Sauteed mushrooms

How to bake them in the oven

Don’t have a grill? No problem! These sliders can easily be baked in the oven, instead of cooked on a grill.

To do this, you’ll want to follow these instructions.

1. Season the ground beef and form the slider patties.
2. Preheat the oven broiler to high.
3. Place the slider patties on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet and into the oven, under the broiler, for 7 minutes.
4. Remove the sliders from the oven, top with a slice of cheese and put them back under the broiler in the oven for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
5. Remove from the oven, add to buns and serve immediately.

You can also cook the sliders in an air fryer at 380°F for 8 minutes. After 8 minutes, remove the basket from the air fryer, top the burger patties with the cheese slices and place the basket with the sliders back in the air fryer for an additional 2 minutes.

Tips and tricks

• If you’re making the sliders for a party and want to keep the cheeseburgers warm, once they’re cooked, place them in a slow cooker on warm. I use this Casserole Crock Pot. Keep the buns and toppings on the side. When your guests are ready to dig into a slider, they can grab one out of the slow cooker and assemble it with the toppings of their choice.
• To make a larger batch of sliders for a party, simply double or triple the ingredient amounts. This can be done in the recipe card below by switching the “serving amount” from 8 sliders, to 16 or 24.
• If serving these sliders at a party with several other appetizers, I recommend 1-2 sliders per person. If serving the sliders as a meal, I recommend 2-3 sliders per person.
• To make these sliders gluten free and low carb, serve the sliders in a lettuce wrap, instead of on a bun.
• Leftover sliders can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
• To reheat leftover sliders in the microwave, place just the cheeseburger (without the bun or toppings) in the microwave for 30-60 seconds, or until heated through, then place it on a bun and add the toppings of your choice.
• To reheat sliders in the oven, place just the cheeseburger in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes, or until heated through. Place on a bun and layer up with your favorite toppings.

What to serve with sliders

• Potato chips
• French fries (in the oven or air fryer)
• Animal style fries
• Salt and vinegar potato wedges
• Crispy smashed potatoes
• Air fryer tater tots
• Cheesy grilled potatoes – for the ultimate cheesy meal on the grill!
• Sweet potato fries
• Buffalo pickle chips

More cheeseburger recipes

Don’t just stop at these cheeseburger sliders, make each of these delicious spins on the almighty cheeseburger for your next party, tailgate or family dinner!

• Buffalo Cheeseburger Dip
• Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
• Buffalo Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole
• Buffalo Cheeseburger Macaroni
• Animal Style Cheeseburger
• Mushroom Swiss Burgers
• Smash Burgers

Cheeseburger Sliders

Juicy, flavorful burgers in a small package, these Cheeseburger Sliders are delicious, easy to make in 20 minutes and perfect for sharing! Make them for parties, tailgates or a fun dinner. Toss them on the grill or bake them in the oven for an easy, tasty meal!

Nutrition Facts

Calories 263kcal (13%)Carbohydrates 17g (6%)Protein 14g (28%)Fat 15g (23%)Saturated Fat 6g (30%)Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 1gCholesterol 49mg (16%)Sodium 385mg (16%)Potassium 167mg (5%)Fiber 1g (4%)Sugar 3g (3%)Vitamin A 87mg (2%)Vitamin C 0.01mgCalcium 96mg (10%)Iron 2mg (11%)