Who doesn’t love a juicy cheeseburger? Now imagine that same flavor packed into perfectly sized sliders, perfect for parties, game days, or casual family dinners. These cheeseburger sliders are small but mighty—loaded with melted cheese, savory beef, and all your favorite toppings.

Mini in size but huge in flavor, these sliders are easy to make ahead of time and can be customized with your favorite cheeses, sauces, and veggies. From classic cheddar and pickles to gourmet toppings like caramelized onions or spicy aioli, these sliders are always a hit.

Why These Cheeseburger Sliders Work

Perfect portion control: Mini size allows everyone to grab a slider without overindulging.
Juicy beefy flavor: Using a high-fat ground beef blend keeps the patties tender and flavorful.
Cheese melted to perfection: Each slider is topped with gooey cheese that melts beautifully over the patty.
Easy customization: Switch up toppings and condiments for variety and personal preference.
Crowd-pleasing: Great for parties, game days, family dinners, or potlucks.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
12 small slider buns or dinner rolls
6 slices cheddar cheese, halved (or your favorite cheese)
1 small onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Optional toppings: pickles, lettuce, tomato slices, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise

Instructions

Preheat the oven – Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare the beef mixture – In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, diced onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep burgers tender.
Form mini patties – Divide beef mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each into a small patty slightly larger than your slider buns.
Cook the patties – Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook patties 2-3 minutes per side until browned. If baking, place patties on a parchment-lined sheet and bake 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway.
Add cheese – During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheese on each patty and cover with a lid to melt.
Toast the buns – Slice buns in half and lightly toast on a skillet or in the oven for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Assemble sliders – Place cooked patties on bottom buns, add toppings of choice (lettuce, tomato, pickles, sauces), and finish with the top bun.
Serve immediately – Arrange on a platter and serve warm. Optional: secure with toothpicks for parties.

Serving Suggestions

Pair with crispy fries, sweet potato wedges, or onion rings for a complete meal.
Add spicy mayo or aioli for an extra flavor kick.
Serve with a mini salad on the side for lighter options.
Great for buffet-style serving at parties or game-day gatherings.

Storage Tips

Store cooked patties separately from buns in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat in a skillet or oven to retain juiciness.
Assemble sliders just before serving to prevent buns from getting soggy.

Flavor Variations

Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders – Add crispy bacon strips on top of melted cheese.
Mushroom Swiss Sliders – Top with sautéed mushrooms and Swiss cheese.
BBQ Sliders – Brush patties with BBQ sauce and top with cheddar and crispy onions.
Spicy Jalapeño Sliders – Add sliced jalapeños and pepper jack cheese.