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Homemade cheeseburger sliders on a white plate with melted cheddar, juicy ground beef, and golden Hawaiian rolls, garnished with parsley.

Cheeseburger Sliders

5 from 1 vote
Cheeseburger Sliders are the ultimate party and weeknight dinner hit – juicy seasoned beef, melty cheese, and a tangy magic sauce layered on soft Hawaiian rolls.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270

Ingredients
  

Sliders Base:
  • 1 lb Ground beef - Use 80/20 for best flavor
  • 1 pack Hawaiian rolls - 12-count slider rolls
  • 6 slices American cheese - Halved to cover evenly
  • 1 small Yellow onion - Finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon Butter - Melted, for brushing tops
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce - For beef flavor depth
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper - To taste
Magic Sauce:
  • 3 tablespoon Ketchup
  • 2 tablespoon Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Sweet pickle relish
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika - More if desired
Optional Boosters:
  • ¼ cup Bacon bits - For extra richness
  • 12 slices Dill pickles - Inside each slider
  • 3 slices Extra cheese - For double layer
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds - For bun tops

Equipment

  • Large skillet (For browning beef)
  • Sheet pan (For baking sliders)
  • Sharp knife (For slicing rolls)
  • Mixing bowls (One for beef, one for sauce)
  • Measuring cups/spoons (For seasoning, sauce)

Method
 

  1. Heat skillet over medium. Cook beef and diced onion until browned. Drain fat. Add seasoning.
    Ground beef and diced onions cooking in a skillet on the stove, surrounded by sauce, raw onions, and a slider bun.
  2. In a small bowl, stir ketchup, mayo, mustard, relish, and paprika until smooth.
  3. Slice entire Hawaiian roll pack horizontally. Place bottom half on a sheet pan.
  4. Spread sauce on both halves. Layer beef, cheese, and optional toppings.
    Cheeseburger sliders with melted cheddar on a baking tray, one being lifted with a spatula.
  5. Brush buns with melted butter. Bake at 350°F for 15 min until cheese is melted.
  6. Let sliders cool 5 minutes. Slice and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliderCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 14gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 510mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 310IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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