Description
Mouthwatering cheesy ground beef sliders emerge as a crowd-pleasing party favorite that brings irresistible flavor to game day or casual gatherings. Melted cheese, juicy beef, and perfectly toasted buns create a compact yet satisfying bite you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) butter, melted
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) mustard
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) black pepper
Bread:
- 12 slider buns
Optional Toppings:
- pickles
- lettuce
- ketchup
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F for even heating and preparation.
- Sizzle onions and garlic in a skillet until translucent and fragrant, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Introduce ground beef to the pan, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook thoroughly until no pink remains, carefully draining any accumulated fat.
- Enhance the meat mixture with Worcestershire sauce and mustard, creating a robust flavor profile.
- Fold shredded cheese into the beef, allowing it to melt seamlessly and create a creamy texture.
- Gently separate slider buns into top and bottom halves, arranging the bottom pieces in a prepared baking dish.
- Distribute the savory beef and cheese mixture evenly across the bun bases, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Crown the sliders with their corresponding top bun halves.
- Delicately brush melted butter over the bun surfaces for a golden, glossy finish.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes until the buns turn a beautiful golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let rest briefly before serving hot, optionally garnishing with additional toppings of choice.
Notes
- Customize the sliders by swapping ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a healthier alternative.
- Try different cheese varieties like pepper jack, sharp cheddar, or Swiss to create unique flavor profiles.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time and assemble sliders quickly for busy weeknight dinners or game day gatherings.
- Add extra texture and freshness by topping sliders with pickled jalapeños, crispy bacon bits, or fresh herbs like chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg