Cheeseburger Sliders are the ultimate food for the summer season. They’re perfect for a family gatherings and easy enough for busy weeknights. No matter the occasion, there’s nothing more tasty than a juicy burger piled high with your favorite toppings.

I’m not sure I’ve ever met someone who doesn’t love a good ‘ol American cheeseburger. They’re the ultimate stacker and with oodles of topping options… which is awesome because you can personalize them in so many ways! Today we’re sticking to the basics, but don’t fret, I’ll list some other tasty options below!

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INGREDIENTS FOR CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS:

These are a little larger than those versions you’ll see served on mini brioche buns or Hawaiian rolls. Of course, if you’d rather make them smaller, go for it! My version makes 8 mini cheeseburgers, but you can certainly stretch this to 16 bite-sized cheeseburgers if you’re using smaller buns.

FOR THE SLIDERS:

Ground Beef
Seasoning Salt
Worcestershire Sauce
Garlic Powder
Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
Mini Burger Buns
Cheddar Cheese

SUGGESTED TRADITIONAL TOPPINGS:

Dill Pickles
Tomato
Red Onion
Green Leaf Lettuce Leaves
Special Sauce

This might seem like simple ingredients for sliders, but trust me, these are big on flavor!

HELPFUL TIPS AND VARIATIONS:

BEEF: The fat content of the beef is key to obtaining juicy burgers. I personally recommend using 80/20. Leave the leaner ground beef varieties for making bolognese or other pasta sauces (when you don’t want to drain excess grease). Using leaner varieties will give you an end result of a dry burger patty.

CHEESE: While I used cheddar for this recipe (because that’s what I had on hand), feel free to use whichever cheese you enjoy most! Some options include Pepper Jack for spicy lovers, or Colby Jack, mozzarella, and provolone for a cheese that’s more mild in taste. Blue cheese crumbles are great for a more bold taste, and havarti is always a good idea in my book. Get creative!

TOPPINGS: Other popular items include bacon, swapping yellow onion instead of red, fresh or pickled jalapeños, a fried egg, sautéed mushrooms, or even a grilled pineapple slice.

COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

CAN I MAKE CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS AHEAD OF TIME? You ‘betcha! The patties can be formed ahead of time and placed in a sealed container, refrigerated, for up to 24 hours. You can also prep the toppings so they’re ready to go when you are. Just keep them in the fridge until you’re ready to assemble.

CAN I USE DIFFERENT MEATS FOR THE SLIDERS? Yes, while ground beef is traditional, you can substitute with ground turkey, chicken, or even plant-based alternatives to suit dietary preferences.

WHAT ARE THE BEST BUNS TO USE FOR CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS? We used mini potato buns for this recipe, but feel free to swap that out for brioche or even King’s Hawaiian Rolls if that’s your personal preference.

HOW DO I STORE LEFTOVERS TO PREVENT THE SLIDERS FROM BECOMING SOGGY? I assemble as many as I think we will consume immediately. I don’t like to store the leftovers assembled, as the bun will get soggy. I store the cheeseburger patties and toppings separately, in sealed containers refrigerated, and when I’m ready to consume leftovers I’ll heat the patties and then assemble as usual.

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Beefy-Cheesy Cheddar Cheeseburger Sliders

Cheeseburger sliders are the ultimate food for the summer season. They’re perfect for a family gatherings and easy enough for busy weeknights.

SERVINGS Sliders

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

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Ingredients

FOR THE SLIDERS:

1 lb. 80/20 Ground Beef
1 tsp. Seasoning Salt
2 shakes Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp. Garlic Powder
1 tsp. Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
8 Cheddar Cheese Slices
8 Mini Burger Buns, sliced in half

SUGGESTED TRADITIONAL TOPPINGS:

8 Green Leaf Lettuce Leaves
8 Tomato Slices
8 Thin Slices of Red Onion
16 Dill Pickle Chips
Special Sauce, (recipe link in notes)

Instructions

Mix the ground beef, seasoning salt, Worcestershire, garlic powder, and black pepper in a large bowl until combined. Form into 8 patties and set aside.
Set a large non-stick frying pan on the stove over medium-high heat. Add the burger patties, working in batches if needed, and cook for 3 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Test the temperature and cook longer if desired (mine turned out medium-well). During the last minute of cooking, add a slice of cheddar cheese to the top of each patty to melt.
Add one patty to each burger bun and assemble with lettuce, tomato, onion, two pickles, and desired amount of special sauce. Enjoy immediately.

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ADDITIONAL NOTES ON THIS RECIPE:

Feel free to grill these if you’d like! I’d suggest grilling these on a flat top or using a griddle.
I served these with my Special Sauce (In-n-Out Copycat) but you could also use a simple mix of mayo, ketchup, and/or mustard.
This recipe can easily be doubled to feed a larger crowd. They pair wonderfully with my Air Fryer Potato Wedges.