Description
Mini cheeseburger sliders pack big flavor in these perfectly baked party favorites. Juicy beef, melted cheese, and golden buns create an irresistible bite-sized treat you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
Produce and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 white onion, diced
Bread and Cheese:
- 12 slider-sized Hawaiian rolls (1 package)
- 12 (0.75 ounces) cheese snack bars, any flavor (e.g., Borden)
Glaze (Optional):
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F (175°C) for uniform cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium flame and gently sauté diced onions until they become translucent and soft.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, incorporating garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Break the meat into small crumbles while cooking until completely browned and no pink remains.
- Use a sharp knife to slice Hawaiian rolls horizontally, keeping the bottom and top halves connected. Carefully position the bottom section in a greased baking dish.
- Distribute the seasoned beef mixture evenly across the roll bottoms, creating a uniform layer of meat.
- Position a cheese snack bar atop each meat section to ensure consistent cheese coverage.
- Gently place the top halves of the rolls over the cheese layer, creating a complete slider structure.
- Craft a flavorful glaze by whisking melted butter, salt, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard in a mixing bowl.
- Generously brush the glaze over the roll tops, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds across the glazed surface for added texture and visual appeal.
- Shield the sliders with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes until the tops turn golden and the cheese becomes perfectly melted.
- Allow the sliders to rest and cool slightly before carefully separating and serving.
Notes
- Customize meat selection by using ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for healthier protein alternatives.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like cheddar, Swiss, or pepper jack to create unique flavor profiles.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium seasonings and controlling salt quantities during cooking process.
- Enhance slider texture by briefly toasting rolls before adding meat mixture for extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg