Irresistible cheeseburger sliders are juicy, meaty, and extra cheesy.
That’s a slider trifecta!
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Cheeseburger sliders aren’t just mini cheeseburgers.
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But it’s possible for you to scale up and double (even triple!)
the recipe for a big picnic or neighborhood block party.
Just cook the ground beef and onions in batches so everything cooks evenly.
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Learn how to make cheeseburger sliders.
These will easily become your new favorite party food.
Just double-check you have great sides to go with them.
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What Ingredients Are Needed for Cheeseburger Sliders?
Some classic burger ingredients deliver big on flavor.
Many of these ingredients are probably already in your fridge.
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What are the best rolls for sliders?
Hawaiian rolls are a go-to for many sliders, as are traditional slider buns.
Here’s a brief outline of that process; the full recipe is further below.
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Reheat in the microwave or open-faced in an air-fryer until warmed through.
Can You Make Cheeseburger Sliders Ahead of Time?
Got Any Tips for Making the Best Cheeseburger Sliders Ever?
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TheSouthern LivingTest Kitchen loved these cheeseburger sliders.
They were snapped up in minutes, gone before some people even got a single bite.
So these are new favorites.
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These sliders really are open to your interpretation.
Here are a few ideas:
What Do You Serve With Sliders?
How Many Sliders Per Person?
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Some people might eat 2, however.
(They’re just that good.)
So plan for 1 1/2 sliders per person when making your menu.
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They’re no where near as messy as regular burgers.
Here are a few of our favorites:
Ingredients
2lb.80/20ground beef
2tsp.kosher salt
1large(12 oz.
)yellow onion, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
1/4cuptap water
1(15-oz.)
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Use a slotted spoon to transfer beef to a bowl.
Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet; drain and discard any excess drippings.
Cook onions:
Reduce heat to medium; add onion and water to drippings in skillet.
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Cover skillet, and cook, undisturbed, until water evaporates, about 10 minutes.
Broil buns:
Meanwhile, preheat oven to broil with rack about 6 inches from heat source.
Slice buns in half horizontally (dont separate into individual buns).
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Arrange both top and bottom halves of buns, cut sides up, on a large baking sheet.
Broil buns until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
Remove buns from oven, and preheat oven to 375F with rack in center position.
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Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly on both cut sides of toasted buns.
Assemble sliders:
Spoon browned ground beef evenly over bottom buns.
Cover evenly with cheese slices.
Spread onions evenly across cheese, and place 2 pickles on each bun.
Place top buns over onions and pickles.
Remove from oven, and cut in between each slider to release cleanly.
