Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe
Ingredients
For the Cheeseburgers
- 2 lbs lean ground beef (I used 85%)
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ white onion (diced)
- 12 slider-sized Hawaiian rolls (1 package)
- 12 (¾ oz.) cheese snack bars (any flavor -- I used Borden )
For the Glaze (Optional)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted (½ stick))
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tbsp sesame seeds (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2
Combine the beef and spices in a bowl.
- 3
Press the beef into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish into a flat and even layer.
- 4
Bake for 20 minutes. Drain the liquid and set aside.
20 min - 5
Slice the rolls in half lengthwise. Place the bottom half in a lined baking pan.
- 6
Top the bottom half of the rolls with the cooked beef.
- 7
Cook
- 8
In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Add in the diced onion and stir to coat. Cook until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- 9
Slice
- 10
Top the beef with the cooked onions, cheese, and top half of the bun.
- 11
Combine
- 12
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and all other ingredients for the butter topping.
- 13
Brush the tops of the rolls liberally with melted butter (or pour it over) mixture and sprinkle the sesame seeds on top.
- 14
Bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melty.
20 min - 15
Slice into individual sliders and serve hot. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 6 servings)
