Easy Cheeseburger Sliders for Game Day

These sliders are basically tiny, beefy hugs you can shove into your face between commercial breaks. Easy Cheeseburger Sliders for Game Day takes everything you love about a cheeseburger — melty cheese, seasoned beef, pickles, maybe a guilt complex — and miniaturizes it so you can eat five in a row and tell yourself it’s fine because portion control is for mornings. It’s special because it’s ridiculously fast, crowd-pleasing, and forgiving when you accidentally use ketchup as barbecue sauce (not that I’ve done that… twice).

One time my husband decided he was in charge of the sliders assembly while I handled the grilling. He announced proudly that he’d “arranged” all the buns on the tray. Turns out his idea of arranging is leaving seven solitary pickles on a napkin, smearing mustard on the counter for artistic effect, and stacking buns like a Jenga tower. The kids cheered, the dog judged, and I saved the disaster with a spatula and three words: more cheese, less choreography. We all survived, and I now clap when he hands me condiments without rearranging the kitchen island.

Time-Saving Hacks

– Use pre-shredded cheese. I know purists gasp, but my dishwasher disagrees.
– Buy slider buns — or slice a dinner roll in half and lie to your guests about artisanal technique.
– Brown the meat in one big pan and crumble into bite-sized pieces instead of forming individual patties. Less oil, fewer spatulas to fling.
– Toss the cooked beef into a warm oven to keep it melty while you assemble. Fewer trips back to the stove = fewer disasters.
– Pro tip: Line a baking sheet with foil so you can scrape everything into the trash like a civilized animal. No heroic scrubbing required.

Serving Ideas

– Serve with kettle chips and pickles, because texture matters and you need crunchy company.
– Offer a DIY toppings bar: lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, and condiments. Let guests be as extra as they want.
– Pair with cold beer or a non-judgmental soda. Serve with wine if the kids drove you nuts—therapy in a glass.
– Keep it simple: sliders + napkins + fond exhale. That’s a dinner plan.

What to Serve It With

– Classic sides: fries, onion rings, or sweet potato wedges (for aspirational health).
– Salad for the person pretending they’re watching macros.
– Something green that’s mostly garnish, so you can say you served a vegetable.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Don’t over-press the patties. They’ll turn into beef coins and dry out faster than your patience.
– Don’t skimp on salt. Season like someone is watching and will judge you harshly.
– If buns get soggy, toast them. Toasting solves 75% of life’s problems.
– Yes, you’ll need at least two pans. Stop arguing with physics.

✔Storage Tips

Store it in the fridge… if there’s any left. Cold midnight leftovers? Sometimes better than fresh.
– Wrap tightly or use an airtight container to avoid slider-shaped fridge smells.
– Reheat in a skillet over medium heat to keep the bun from turning into a microwave sponge. A little butter in the pan and you’ll get near-game-day glory.

✔Variations and Substitutions

Swap whatever you want—sugar ↔ honey, soy sauce ↔ tamari, or skip steps and call it “deconstructed.” It still counts.
– Make them BBQ: toss beef with barbecue sauce and add crispy onions.
– Go spicy: mix jalapeños into the meat or top with pepper jack.
– Veggie option: black bean patties or store-bought plant-based crumbles — the sliders will still get eaten.

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Easy Cheeseburger Sliders for Game Day

This recipe for Easy Cheeseburger Sliders is perfect for your game day gathering. Juicy beef patties topped with cheese, all nestled in soft slider buns!

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 2 pounds ground beef
• ▢ 12 slider buns slider buns
• ▢ 12 slices cheddar cheese
• ▢ 0.25 cup ketchup
• ▢ 0.25 cup mustard
• ▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
• In a bowl, mix the ground beef with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form into 12 equal-sized patties.
• Grill the patties for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.
• Assemble the sliders by placing each beef patty on a slider bun and adding ketchup and mustard as desired.

Notes

These sliders are great for parties and can be customized with your favorite toppings like pickles or lettuce.