Description
Irresistible Cheesy Beefy Sliders bring epic flavor to game day gatherings with juicy beef and melted cheese nestled between buttery rolls. Guests will devour these mini sandwiches, savoring each bite of this crowd-pleasing classic that promises delicious memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 8 slices American cheese
- 6 ounces (about 1 ½ cups) medium cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium yellow or red onion
- ½ cup sliced dill pickles
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
Seasoning, Sauces, and Other Ingredients:
- 3 teaspoons neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
- 1 to 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (12-ounce) package Hawaiian sweet rolls (such as King’s)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Position the oven rack centrally and warm to 350°F, creating an ideal baking environment.
- Deconstruct the Hawaiian sweet rolls into two horizontal halves without separating the individual rolls, establishing a solid foundation for the sliders.
- Caramelize the onions in a sizzling skillet over high heat, developing deep, rich color and complexity through strategic charring for 4-6 minutes.
- Transition the skillet to medium-high and introduce ground beef, methodically breaking down the meat into delicate fragments while achieving a robust golden-brown sear.
- Infuse the beef with robust flavor profiles by incorporating mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, allowing the seasonings to meld seamlessly for an additional 2 minutes.
- Construct the slider layers strategically: place the bottom roll section, then meticulously arrange American cheese, caramelized onions, seasoned beef mixture, shredded cheddar, and crisp dill pickles.
- Crown the slider stack with the remaining roll half, creating a compact and cohesive culinary canvas.
- Enhance the exterior with a luxurious brush of melted butter or olive oil, then sprinkle sesame seeds for textural intrigue.
- Encase the slider ensemble in aluminum foil, initiating the baking process for 10 minutes to preserve moisture and develop initial warmth.
- Uncover and continue baking until the cheese transforms into a molten blanket and the roll tops achieve a golden, toasted appearance.
- Simultaneously craft a complementary burger sauce by whisking mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, and mustard, calibrating the seasoning with precise salt and pepper adjustments.
- Allow the sliders to rest momentarily after baking, enabling the flavors to harmonize before serving.
Notes
- Pack these sliders with big flavor by charring onions first, creating a deep caramelized taste that elevates the entire dish.
- Ground beef gets an awesome flavor boost from mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder, making each bite incredibly delicious.
- Hawaiian sweet rolls provide the perfect soft, slightly sweet base that complements the savory beef and melted cheese.
- Use a small rimmed baking sheet to keep sliders compact and ensure even heating and melting of cheese.
- Burger sauce adds a tangy, creamy element that ties all the ingredients together, transforming these sliders from good to phenomenal.
- Pro tip: Cover with foil during initial baking to prevent bread from burning while allowing cheese to melt perfectly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg