The Best Hamburger Sliders Recipe

This baked hamburger sliders recipe combines buttery Hawaiian rolls with juicy beef, melty cheese, and big flavor for the ultimate party appetizer.

I love to provide a selection of great appies and finger foods for game day. Not only for my family, but for all the friends that join us. For me, hosting a gathering is one of the joys in life!

Today, I’m sharing a recipe for hamburger sliders with you to use at your next get-together. If you love sliders, you’ll want to check out these delicious copycat Big Mac sliders, chili cheese dog sliders, and this tasty ham and cheese slider recipe too!

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These mini cheeseburgers are the perfect party food. They are super simple and quick to make and they are always a hit.

Want to make this crowd favorite for dinner? Serve these sliders up with a big green salad and a side of potato chips or French fries. Your family will love this meal!

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Supplies

• Baking sheet
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Wooden spoon
• Skillet
• Parchment paper

Hamburger Sliders Recipe

Ingredients

• Lean ground beef – The hearty base that makes these sliders extra satisfying and packed with flavor.
• Olive oil – Helps sauté the onions and adds richness to the beef mixture.
• White onion, finely diced – Adds sweet, caramelized flavor that pairs perfectly with juicy beef.
• Kosher salt – Enhances all of the other delicious flavors in the sliders.
• Black pepper – Gives the beef mixture a subtle kick and classic burger taste.
• Hawaiian rolls – Soft, slightly sweet rolls that bake up golden and buttery.
• Butter – Creates a rich toasted finish on the buns that tastes bakery-level amazing.
• Garlic powder – Adds a delicious garlic flavor to the toasted rolls without overpowering the burgers.
• Olive oil – Brushed over the tops to help the buns turn beautifully golden brown in the oven.
• Everything but the bagel seasoning – Adds crunchy texture and bold savory flavor to the tops of the sliders.
• Mayonnaise – Makes the burger sauce creamy and helps keep the buns from drying out.
• Ketchup – Adds tangy sweetness to the homemade burger sauce.
• Mustard – Gives the sauce that classic burger joint flavor.
• Cheddar cheese – Melty, gooey cheese turns these sliders into the ultimate comfort food appetizer.

Instructions

1. In a skillet, saute diced onions in oil until translucent.

2. Add ground meat to the skillet and cook on medium heat until well browned.

3. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Cut the Hawaiian rolls in half crosswise, leaving the individual buns intact.

5. Spread butter on the inside of the rolls and sprinkle with garlic powder.

6. Place on a prepared baking sheet and broil on low for 5 minutes, until the rolls turn golden brown.

7. In a small bowl, mix mayo, ketchup, and mustard.

8. Spread the mixture on both sides of the Hawaiian rolls.

9. Layer 4 slices of cheese on the inside of the buns, top with ground beef mixture, layer with the remaining 4 slices of cheese and place the tops of the buns on top.

10. Brush olive oil over the tops of the Hawaiian rolls and sprinkle with bagel seasoning.

11. Bake for 10-15 mins at 350 degrees F.

Tips and Tricks

• To help prevent small pieces of meat falling out of these mini burgers, make one giant burger patty in a large skillet or baking dish instead.
• This recipe can easily be turned into full-sized burgers instead of mini sliders.
• Put out some crispy bacon, crunchy lettuce, tomato, and a pickle slice or two, for those who would like to add a little extra to their slider.
• Store refrigerated leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Variations

• Substitute the pound of ground beef for an equal amount of ground turkey.
• Use melted butter, instead of olive oil, to brush on the top half of the rolls.
• Sprinkle sesame seeds on the top buns.
• Try including Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and/or onion soup mix in your meat mixture.
• Turn these into BBQ sliders by mixing BBQ sauce into the cooked beef.
• Use this copycat Big Mac sauce on the sliders.

More Sliders Recipes

• This simply delicious roast beef sliders recipe makes the perfect party appetizer or quick main dish to feed a crowd. Everyone loves the combination of mouth-watering roast beef and melty cheese.
• This is the best hamburger sliders recipe – full of melty cheese and tasty hamburger on a sesame seed bun. These classic beef sliders make the perfect party appetizer!
• These delicious pulled pork sliders are irresistibly flavorful and perfect for any occasion. Tender, smoky pulled pork is piled onto soft buns and topped with tangy BBQ sauce.
• This recipe makes the best turkey cranberry sliders – perfect for using up that leftover turkey breast from the holidays. Use this easy recipe to make the most delicious leftover turkey sliders that you’ve ever had!

Looking for more easy dinners for busy weeknights? Check out my other burger recipes!

More Hamburger Recipes

• Hamburger Seasoning
• The Best Hamburger Patty Recipe
• Chimichurri Burger Recipe
• How to Bake Hamburgers
• Breakfast Burger Recipe
• Smoked Burger Recipe
• Mushroom Swiss Burgers
• BBQ Hamburger Recipe
• Skillet Hamburgers
• Bacon Wrapped Burgers
• How to Freeze Hamburger Patties

Be sure to check out these 20+ Must Try Hamburger Recipes too!

I know you and your family are going to love this recipe! It’s sure to become a favorite for parties and game day.

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The Best Hamburger Slider Recipe

This baked hamburger sliders recipe combines buttery Hawaiian rolls with juicy beef, melty cheese, and big flavor for the ultimate party appetizer.

5 from 3 votes

Author: Heather Painchaud

Servings: 12

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Ingredients

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• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup white onion finely diced
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 12 Hawaiian rolls
• 2 Tbsp butter
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp everything but the bagel seasoning
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp ketchup
• 1 Tbsp mustard
• 8 slices of cheddar cheese

Instructions

• In a skillet, sauté diced onions in oil until translucent.
• Add ground meat to the skillet and cook on medium heat until well browned.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Cut the Hawaiian rolls in half crosswise, leaving the individual buns intact.
• Spread butter on the inside of the rolls and sprinkle with garlic powder.
• Place on a prepared baking sheet and broil on low for 5 minutes, until the rolls turn golden brown.
• In a small bowl, mix mayo, ketchup, and mustard.
• Spread the mixture on both sides of the Hawaiian rolls.
• Layer 4 slices of cheese on the inside of the buns, top with ground beef mixture, layer with the remaining 4 slices of cheese, and place the tops of the buns on top.
• Brush olive oil over the tops of the Hawaiian rolls and sprinkle with bagel seasoning.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees F.

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Notes

• To help prevent small pieces of meat falling out of these mini burgers, make one giant burger patty in a large skillet or baking dish instead.
• This recipe can easily be turned into full-sized burgers instead of mini sliders.
• Put out some crispy bacon, crunchy lettuce, tomato, and a pickle slice or two, for those who would like to add a little extra to their slider.
• Store refrigerated leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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