Do you love cheeseburgers? Do you love sliders? Then you will love this simple method of making copycat cheeseburger sliders! These little burgers are just like the ones at your favorite fast-food restaurant but made at home with fresh ingredients. You can customize them however you like, with different types of cheese, toppings, and buns. Skip the frozen burgers and get these on the table tonight.
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Copycat Cheesburger Sliders
Whenever we go out to eat, there is always someone who orders cheeseburger sliders. They get 2 or 3 and they are still hungry and it costs a fortune. Skip take out and make these burgers at home instead!
I consider thee to be a lot like the ones my husband likes from White Castle, but better. They don't have that processed flavor but are small, convenient, and easy to make. Of course, you might prefer something like these homemade smashed burgers instead, but if you want a little less mess and easy to make, this is the recipe for you!
These little guys are just like the ones from your favorite burger joint, but way easier to make at home. All you need is ground beef, cheese, slider buns, and a few simple ingredients for seasoning. Plus, they only take about 30 minutes to cook up – so they’re perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (450 g)
- 1 ½ teaspoons meat tenderizer
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (180 g)
- 9 slider rolls
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How to Make Cheeseburger Sliders
Prep your baking dish with some parchment paper to make it easier to remove the meat once baked. Then, preheat your oven to 350°F.
Combine the meat and your seasonings together in a bowl until combined and seasoned throughout. I used meat tenderizer, seasoned salt, pepper, regular table salt, garlic powder and onion powder. You can use any favorite hamburger seasoning blend.
Press the ground meat into the bottom of your baking dish into an even layer.
Bake the beef for 20 minutes, then remove from the oven. Top with cheese and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
Cook until the cheese is melted and the meat is cooked through to 160°F internally.
Let the meat rest for 5 minutes while you slice the rolls in half to create a bun. Then cut the meat into 9 equal portions (squares).
Top the sandwiches with a slice of the meat and any of your favorite burger toppings like tomato, lettuce, onion, mayonnaise, ketchup, or mustard.
Frequently Asked Questions
These are very similar to White Castle Burgers but better because you are making them at home and you can easily customize them. You can also make them whenever you want a copycat White Castle Burger.
The biggest difference is the addition of minced onions you will find on White Castle burgers. If you want the real flavor, add some diced onions while it bakes, or sprinkle with minced onions before baking.
Typically people use American cheese when making cheeseburgers. That is the type of cheese that White Castle uses. Some people like to use cheddar cheese on their cheeseburger sliders or use swiss cheese. Provolone and pepper jack cheese are also good choices.
Yes, you can. A lot of people like their burgers cooked medium or rare. If you are not a fan of well done burgers, then just cook the beef for a shorter amount of time. You can also put the burgers back in the oven after they are done cooking to get them a little bit more cooked if you want.
Yes, you can make these ahead of time and freeze them. Just cook the burgers and then let them cool. Place them in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 2 months.
You can freeze the sliders alone, with cheese and even with the bun. When you freeze the cheeseburgers sliders with the burgers, you will be reheating the sliders with the bun. This can cause issues when you are reheating if you are not careful. You don't want the buns to get hard.
When you are ready to eat them, just thaw them out and reheat in the oven. You can also reheat the cheeseburger sliders in the microwave
What Toppings Can I Use on My Sliders?
While the meat is the most important part of any hamburger, the toppings are what make it unique. There are a ton of options to make your sliders even more delicious. Below are some ideas to have on hand for building your own unique burger experience.
- Ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, sriracha mayonnaise, or barbecue sauce.
- Grilled or sauteed onions, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
- Pickles or jalapeno peppers.
- Tomatoes, lettuce, raw onions, or sliced avocado.
- Bacon or turkey bacon pieces.
Get as creative or as basic as you want when making your sliders. You can customize them with fancy toppings or make it as simple as you want. The goal is to make sure they are exactly what you want and satisfy your cravings first and foremost.
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The Best Copycat Cheeseburger Sliders
A simple copycat cheeseburger sliders recipe is based on baking the meat with simple flavors to create the ideal sandwich for snacks or a meal with your favorite sides!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (450 g)
- 1 ½ teaspoons meat tenderizer
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (180 g)
- 9 slider rolls
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and, if desired, line the 9"x9" baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef with meat tenderizer, seasoned salt, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder until it is combined well.
- Press the seasoned ground beef into the baking dish in an even layer.
- Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
- Add the cheese to the top of the meat, then place back into the oven for an additional 10 minutes to melt.
- Remove the meat from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes.
- While the meat rests, slice the slider buns in half creating a top and bottom.
- Slice the beef into 9 equal squares.
- Assemble your burgers with a roll, slice of cheeseburger, and your favorite toppings.
Notes
This can be made with ground turkey or a combination of ground beef and ground pork if you prefer.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
9Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 296Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 510mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 22g
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