These cheeseburger sliders make the perfect appetizer for game day or for having friends over. You can’t go wrong with mini cheeseburgers on a toasty bun!
Why this recipe works
Pair these cheeseburger sliders up with a few different dipping sauces for the ultimate appetizer everyone will love. They work great for football get-togethers or make a fun dinner for any night of the week. Even the picky eaters can get behind this recipe!
Feel free to add any extra toppings to your sliders like pickles, jalapeños, or bacon! If you’re feeling adventurous or just love to bake, make our homemade Hawaiian rolls for these sliders!
Ingredients you will need
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How to Make Cheeseburger Sliders
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- Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9-inch by 13-inch pan with nonstick spray.
- In a medium-sized bowl mix the sausage, hamburger meat, and salad dressing mix. Press meat mixture evenly in the bottom of the 9-inch by 13-inch pan.
- Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and heat oven to 375°.
- While meat is cooking, slice the onion in half and cut into thin half onion slices. Separate slices and place them in a skillet. Pour olive oil and 2 Tablespoons of butter over onions. Cook over medium-low heat, until onions get translucent. Add the balsamic vinegar, sugar, garlic salt, and seasoning salt and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes to carmelize the onions.
- Spray a separate 9-inch by 13-inch pan with nonstick spray. Cut the rolls in half and place the bottom half in the pan.
- In a small bowl, mix the dijon mustard and onion powder, then spread over the rolls in the pan.
- Place hot meat over the mustard.
- Layer the cheddar cheese over meat in two layers. Layer the pepper jack over the cheddar.
- Spread the caramelized onions over the cheese.
- Place the top of the rolls back on and spread the remaining butter over tops. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Cover rolls with aluminum foil and place in the oven for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until tops are slightly browned and cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
These cheeseburger sliders can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Cheeseburger sliders are best when they are fresh, however, if you’d like to make them ahead of time prepare steps 1-10, cover, and keep in fridge for up to 3 days. Remove from fridge and let sit for 20 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil then place in oven for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove the foil and bake an additional 5 minutes or until tops are browned and cheese is melted. You may need additional time if you are baking them after being chilled.
Cheeseburger sliders are great because they can be served as a main dish, an appetizer, or for lunch. Caramelized onions with melty cheese inside a toasty bun are the epitome of deliciousness!
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb breakfast sausage
- 1/2 lb ground hamburger meat
- 1 package ranch salad dressing mix powdered, ex: Hidden Valley
- 1 sweet yellow onion
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
- 5 Tbsp butter divided
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 12 Hawaiian dinner rolls 1 package, or other dinner rolls
- 1 Tbsp dijon mustard heaping
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 12 slices cheddar cheese
- 6 slices pepper jack cheese
- 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
Things You’ll Need
- 13×9 baking dish
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Skillet
Before You Begin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9-inch by 13-inch pan with non stick spray.
- In a medium sized bowl mix the sausage, hamburger meat and salad dressing mix. Press meat mixture evenly in the bottom of the 9-inch by 13-inch pan.
- Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and heat oven to 375°.
- While meat is cooking, slice the onion in half then slice into thin half onion slices. Separate slices and place in a skillet. Pour olive oil and 2 Tablespoons of butter over onions. Cook over medium low heat until onions are translucent. Add the balsamic vinegar, sugar, garlic salt and seasoning salt and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes to carmelize the onions.
- Spray a separate 9-inch by 13-inch pan with non stick spray. Cut the rolls in half and place bottom half in the pan.
- In a small bowl, mix the dijon mustard and onion powder, then spread over the rolls in the pan.
- Place hot meat over the mustard.
- Layer the cheddar cheese over meat in two layers. Layer the pepper jack over the cheddar.
- Spread the carmelized onions over the cheese.
- Place the top of the rolls back on and spread remaining butter over tops. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Cover rolls with aluminum foil and place in the oven for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until tops are slightly browned and cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately.
