About this recipe
You know those days when you need to feed a hungry crowd but absolutely refuse to spend hours in the kitchen? These Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Sliders are exactly what you're looking for[cite: 2]. They are a soft, cheesy, buttery dream that is ready in 40 minutes[cite: 2]. Baking seasoned beef and melted cheese inside slider rolls makes everything incredibly easy[cite: 2]. Then you brush the tops with a rich garlic parmesan butter that soaks straight into the bread[cite: 2]. Grab some napkins—these are wonderfully messy and ridiculously good.
Ingredients
Sliders[cite: 2]
- 12 count slider rolls[cite: 2]
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef[cite: 2]
- 1 small onion[cite: 2] (finely diced[cite: 2])
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce[cite: 2]
- 1 tsp garlic powder[cite: 2]
- 1 tsp kosher salt[cite: 2]
- 1/2 tsp black pepper[cite: 2]
- 8 slices cheddar or American cheese[cite: 2]
Garlic parmesan butter[cite: 2]
- 4 tbsp butter[cite: 2] (melted[cite: 2])
- 2 cloves garlic[cite: 2] (minced[cite: 2])
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan[cite: 2]
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley[cite: 2] (chopped[cite: 2])
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning[cite: 2]
Equipment
baking dish[cite: 2]
skillet[cite: 2]
pastry brush[cite: 2]
knife[cite: 2]
Instructions
Cook beef[cite: 2]
Cook the ground beef and finely diced onion in a skillet until the meat is completely browned and fully cooked to a safe 160°F[cite: 2]. You really want to drain that excess grease before moving on so your rolls don't turn into a soggy mess[cite: 2].
Season[cite: 2]
Off the heat, stir in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper[cite: 2]. Give it a good mix so every single bite of beef is perfectly seasoned.
Assemble[cite: 2]
Take a long serrated knife and slice your whole pack of rolls in half horizontally[cite: 2]. Layer the cooked beef and slices of cheddar or American cheese evenly between the roll halves right in your baking dish[cite: 2].
Brush[cite: 2]
In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, grated parmesan, chopped parsley, and Italian seasoning[cite: 2]. Take a pastry brush and slather that incredibly fragrant butter all over the tops of the rolls[cite: 2].
Bake[cite: 2]
Toss the dish into the oven at 350°F (or 175°C)[cite: 2]. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is wonderfully melted and the tops get a gorgeous golden brown crust[cite: 2].
Tips
- Removing the grease from the pan keeps your rolls from getting horribly soggy[cite: 2].
- If you notice the tops browning way too fast in the oven, just loosely cover the pan with foil[cite: 2].
- These sliders are absolutely best served warm while the cheese is still fully melted[cite: 2].
Substitutions
- Swap out the cheese for provolone, mozzarella, pepper jack, or Swiss if you want[cite: 2].
- Tuck in some pickles, burger sauce, or sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor[cite: 2].
- Ground turkey works great as a leaner option[cite: 2]. Just make sure you cook it until fully done to 165°F.
Storage
Refrigerator
Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days[cite: 2].
Reheating
Reheat them gently until hot[cite: 2]. You can add a tiny splash of broth to keep the beef moist if it dried out[cite: 2].
Best texture
Pop them in the oven or an air fryer instead of the microwave to get that slightly crispy bun back[cite: 2].
Nutrition
- Calories
- 360
- Protein
- 21g
- Carbohydrates
- 24g
- Fat
- 21g
- Fiber
- 1g
- Sugar
- 5g
- Sodium
- 680mg
FAQ
Can I make Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Sliders ahead?[cite: 2]
Yeah, absolutely! Just assemble the whole thing, cover it up tightly, and stick it in the fridge[cite: 2]. When you're ready, bake them fresh[cite: 2].
Can I use Hawaiian rolls?[cite: 2]
For sure. The sweet Hawaiian rolls play beautifully against that ultra-savory garlic butter topping[cite: 2].
How do I keep sliders from getting soggy?[cite: 2]
The biggest trick is thoroughly draining that ground beef before assembling[cite: 2]. Also, hold off on adding super wet toppings inside before baking[cite: 2].
Recipe Card
Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Sliders
Baked cheeseburger sliders with seasoned beef, melted cheese, garlic butter, and parmesan.[cite: 2]
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Servings
- 12
- Category
- Dinner Recipes
- Cuisine
- American
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cost
- Budget-friendly
Ingredients
Sliders[cite: 2]
- 12 count slider rolls[cite: 2]
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef[cite: 2]
- 1 small onion[cite: 2] (finely diced[cite: 2])
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce[cite: 2]
- 1 tsp garlic powder[cite: 2]
- 1 tsp kosher salt[cite: 2]
- 1/2 tsp black pepper[cite: 2]
- 8 slices cheddar or American cheese[cite: 2]
Garlic parmesan butter[cite: 2]
- 4 tbsp butter[cite: 2] (melted[cite: 2])
- 2 cloves garlic[cite: 2] (minced[cite: 2])
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan[cite: 2]
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley[cite: 2] (chopped[cite: 2])
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning[cite: 2]
Instructions
- Cook beef[cite: 2]: Cook the ground beef and finely diced onion in a skillet until the meat is completely browned and fully cooked to a safe 160°F[cite: 2]. You really want to drain that excess grease before moving on so your rolls don't turn into a soggy mess[cite: 2].
- Season[cite: 2]: Off the heat, stir in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper[cite: 2]. Give it a good mix so every single bite of beef is perfectly seasoned.
- Assemble[cite: 2]: Take a long serrated knife and slice your whole pack of rolls in half horizontally[cite: 2]. Layer the cooked beef and slices of cheddar or American cheese evenly between the roll halves right in your baking dish[cite: 2].
- Brush[cite: 2]: In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, grated parmesan, chopped parsley, and Italian seasoning[cite: 2]. Take a pastry brush and slather that incredibly fragrant butter all over the tops of the rolls[cite: 2].
- Bake[cite: 2]: Toss the dish into the oven at 350°F (or 175°C)[cite: 2]. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is wonderfully melted and the tops get a gorgeous golden brown crust[cite: 2].
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