Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe

Course: Appetizer/Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 50

Servings:

Calories: 736kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

Baked Cheeseburger Sliders are loaded with cheese, sautéed onion, sesame butter, and a juicy ground beef patty. These are a perfect Super Bowl recipe to feed your hungry crowd.

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Equipment

9x13 Baking Pan

Ingredients

For the Cheeseburgers

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ white onion diced
12 slider-sized Hawaiian rolls (1 package)
12 (¾-ounce) cheese snack bars any flavor -- I used Borden

For the Glaze (Optional)

¼ cup unsalted butter melted (½ stick)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
½ tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F
Combine the beef and spices in a bowl.
2 pounds lean ground beef, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
Press the beef into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish into a flat and even layer.
Bake for 20 minutes. Drain the liquid and set aside.
In a large skillet set over medium-high heat add the olive oil. Add in the diced onion and stir to coat. Cook until onion is translucent and fragrant. Drain excess oil fully and set aside.
1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ white onion
Slice the rolls in half lengthwise. Place the bottom half in the same baking dish.
12 slider-sized Hawaiian rolls
Top the bottom half of the rolls with the cooked beef, then the onions, then slices of cheese in a single layer. Top with the top half of the rolls.
12 (¾-ounce) cheese snack bars
In a small bowl combine the melted butter and all other ingredients for the butter topping. (optional, see note)
¼ cup unsalted butter, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, ½ tablespoon sesame seeds
Brush the tops of the rolls liberally with melted butter (or pour it over) mixture and sprinkle the sesame seeds on top.
Bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melty.
Slice into individual sliders and serve hot. Enjoy!

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Notes

The Sesame Butter is optional. You can use as little or as much as you'd like. It helps to keep the bread from getting too dry and toasted. Alternatively, you can tent the dish with foil to keep the tops from burning.
Check the internal temperature of the meat in the center of the pan with an instant-read thermometer. Use my burger temperature chart to find the perfect temp for you!

Storage: Store cheeseburger sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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