Description
Scrumptious cheeseburger sliders bring mini burger magic to your table with juicy beef and melted cheese nestled on perfectly toasted buns. Guests will devour these crowd-pleasing bites that pack big flavor in small, irresistible packages you can’t resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 6 slices American cheese
Buns and Bread:
- 12 slider buns
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) sesame seeds (optional)
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) ketchup
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) mustard
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) butter (melted)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate temperature, preparing for slider assembly.
- Sizzle ground beef with diced onions in a skillet, breaking meat into small crumbles until thoroughly cooked and browned.
- Season the meat mixture with aromatic garlic powder, introducing salt and pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Eliminate excess fat from the skillet by carefully draining the meat mixture.
- Enhance the beef with tangy ketchup and zesty mustard, blending ingredients for a rich, savory filling.
- Carefully separate slider buns into bottom and top halves, arranging bottom sections on a clean baking sheet.
- Distribute the seasoned meat evenly across bun bases, creating a uniform layer of filling.
- Strategically place cheese slices atop the meat, ensuring complete coverage.
- Crown the sliders with corresponding bun tops, creating compact mini sandwiches.
- Gently brush melted butter across the surface of each bun, creating a golden sheen.
- Optional: Sprinkle sesame seeds for additional texture and visual appeal.
- Transfer the prepared sliders into the preheated oven, allowing them to bake until cheese melts completely and buns transform into a beautiful golden brown.
- Remove from oven, let cool briefly, then slice and serve while warm for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a healthier slider version.
- Toast buns lightly before assembling to prevent sogginess and add extra crunch.
- Customize seasonings by experimenting with different spice blends like smoked paprika or Worcestershire sauce for enhanced flavor depth.
- Make gluten-free by using lettuce wraps or gluten-free slider buns to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg