How To Make Easy Ground Beef Sliders in Under One Hour
Looking for the perfect party food that will make everyone happy without breaking a sweat in the kitchen, especially on those busy weeknights?
Look no further than these easy ground beef sliders that can be cooked and ready to go in under one hour.
Cheeseburger Sliders: A Crowd Favorite
These bite-sized mini cheeseburgers are perfect for any occasion, from game day to backyard BBQs to quiet family dinners.
But, they are always a hit with the big crowds.
The easy cheeseburger sliders recipe can be made with your favorite toppings, from classic cheddar cheese and crispy bacon to caramelized onions and spicy jalapeños.
Best of all, these sliders are incredibly easy to make, even if you’re new to cooking.
So, get ready to impress your guests and family with these flavorful and easy-to-make sliders that are sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any party.
Why Sliders Are The Perfect Party Food
Sliders are the perfect party food for quite a few reasons, but here are my favorite.
- First, they’re small and easy to eat, making them the perfect finger food for parties where guests are mingling and moving around. They can add it to a plate with several other appetizers.
- Second, they’re easily customizable, so guests can choose their own toppings and create their own unique sliders.
- Third, they’re easy to make in large batches, so you can feed a large crowd without spending too much time in the kitchen.
- Finally, they’re fantastic to eat! We all love beefy burgers, so what’s not to like about this easy dinner?
Ingredients For The Classic Burger Slider
To make easy ground beef sliders, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Ground beef – you can choose ground beef, lean ground beef, or ground turkey.
- Salt and black pepper
- Sliced cheese – you can use cheddar cheese, American cheese slices, mozzarella, or your favorite cheese.
- Slider buns – for this recipe, I used King’s Hawaiian rolls.
- Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or bagel seasoning.
- Butter to top the buns.
- Grated parmesan cheese for the top.
- Dried parsley for the top.
- Caramelized onions – these are totally optional. Some people love onions, and some don’t. I made half of the sliders with onion and half without.
- Toppings of your choice (cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard, mayo, relish, etc.).
Full printable recipe with measurements and instructions at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
How To Make Ground Beef Sliders
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Caramelize the onions and set aside.
- Add the ground beef, salt, and ground pepper to a large skillet and brown on medium heat. Drain the grease.
- Slice the sweet Hawaiian rolls in half and take the tops off. (Do not pull each roll apart).
- Place a layer of cheese on top of the rolls.
- Spread the ground meat across the cheese.
- Add the caramelized onions to the top.
- Next, top with more sliced cheese.
- Place the top of the rolls over the cheese.
- Place the sliders into the oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
- After they come out of the oven, melt the butter, add the parmesan cheese and parsley, and brush over the tops.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making Easy Ground Beef Sliders
If you want onions, start by cooking them in a saucepan until they are caramelized. It usually takes about 15 minutes or so. Once they are done cooking, set them in a bowl to the side.
Add the ground beef, salt, and pepper to the saucepan and cook until the meat is browned. Drain the grease.
The nice thing about this recipe is that you can use just one pot for the entire thing.
Slice the Hawaiian rolls down the center.
Don’t pull each one apart. It will work better if they are still connected.
Grease a cookie sheet and set the bottom of the rolls on the sheet. You can also use a piece of parchment paper to lift the sliders off of the cookie sheet.
Line the bottom half of the rolls with slices of cheese.
Spread the ground beef over the cheese.
Some people like to make little patties, like the ones at White Castle, but I like to do things this way because it cooks faster.
If you are eating them with onions, add the onions on top.
For this recipe, I only put onions on half of the sliders. This is another bonus of making sliders–you can put different ingredients on the same set of rolls but in different places.
Add another layer of cheese on top of the meat.
Place the top half of the rolls on the layer of cheese.
Bake the rolls for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.
Once you take the sliders out of the oven, melt some butter and add the parmesan cheese and parsley to the bowl.
Brush the butter mixture over the tops of the rolls, and they are ready to eat.
Creative Ways To Dress Up Your Sliders
With just a few simple ingredients, you can spruce up your sliders and make them different every time you make them. Here are a few great options:
- A classic slider: cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, ketchup, and mustard.
- Southwest: Pepper Jack cheese, avocado, salsa, and jalapeños for a spicy appetizer or meal.
- BBQ: Cheddar cheese, bacon, caramelized onions, and BBQ sauce for a summer party.
- Breakfast: Fried egg, bacon, and maple syrup. Or, you can add some fried chicken to the slider.
- Hawaiian: Swiss cheese, ham, pineapple, and teriyaki sauce for a unique flavor twist.
- Sloppy Joes: Sliders with cheese and some sloppy Joe sauce.
Side Dishes That Go Great With Sliders
- Fried onion rings from Natasha’s Kitchen
- French fries or potato wedges
- Sweet potato fries
- Coleslaw
- Corn on the cob
- Potato salad
- Mac and cheese
Easy ground beef sliders are the perfect party food for friends or dinner with the whole family.
They’re easy to make, can be cut into individual sliders, and are very delicious. You can dress them up with your favorite toppings and pair them with your favorite sides.
Whether you’re hosting a game day party, a backyard BBQ, or a family dinner, sliders will hit the spot.
So, next time you’re looking for the perfect party food, give these easy ground beef sliders a try!
How To Make Easy Ground Beef Sliders in Under One Hour
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- Approximately 20 slices of cheddar cheese
- 24 King’s Hawaiian Rolls
- 1 onion sliced and caramelized (optional)
Topping
- 3 Tablespoons of melted butter
- 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
- 1 Tablespoon of grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Caramelize the onions and set aside in a bowl.
- Add the ground beef, salt, and black pepper to a large skillet and brown on medium heat. After it browns, drain the grease.
- Slice the sweet Hawaiian rolls in half and take the tops off. (Be careful to not pull each roll apart).
- Line the rolls with a layer of cheese.
- Spread the cooked ground beef on top of the cheese.
- Place the caramelized onions on the top.
- Next, top with more sliced cheese.
- Place the top of the rolls over the cheese.
- Place the sliders into the oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
- After they bake, melt the butter, add the parmesan cheese and parsley, and brush over the tops.
