Cheeseburger Sliders

Name: Cheeseburger Sliders (French Onion Soup Mix)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 (1 oz) packet French onion soup mix; 1/4 cup yellow onion, minced; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 (12-count) package slider buns; 1/4 cup dill pickle slices; 6 slices American cheese; 1 tsp sesame seeds, for topping; non-stick cooking spray, for foil

These cheeseburger sliders combine seasoned ground beef with French onion soup mix and two types of cheese, baked on soft slider buns for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that's ready in under 30 minutes.

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Total

45 min

Servings

12

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 (1 oz) packet French onion soup mix
1/4 cup yellow onion, minced
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (12-count) package slider buns
1/4 cup dill pickle slices
6 slices American cheese
1 tsp sesame seeds, for toppingoptional
non-stick cooking spray, for foil

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Instructions

1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the French onion soup mix and minced onion until cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
2
Remove the skillet from the heat and let the beef mixture cool slightly. Stir in the mayonnaise and shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
3
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
4
Lay out a large sheet of aluminum foil and spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
5
Without separating the individual buns, slice the sheet of slider buns in half horizontally. Place the bottom half on the prepared foil.
6
Spread the beef mixture evenly over the bottom buns.
7
Layer the dill pickle slices over the meat, followed by the slices of American cheese.
8
Place the top half of the slider buns over the cheese.
9
Tightly wrap the entire block of sliders in the aluminum foil.
10
Bake directly on the oven rack for 30 minutes.
11
Carefully remove from the oven, unwrap, and let the sliders cool for about 10 minutes.
12
Sprinkle the tops with sesame seeds, if desired. Slice into individual sliders and serve immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Don't overwork the ground beef mixture; gently combine ingredients to avoid dense, tough sliders.
Layer the beef mixture on the slider bun bottoms before adding cheese and pickles to prevent the bun from getting soggy.
Wrap tightly in foil and bake covered to trap steam and keep buns soft; unwrap the last 2 minutes if you prefer a firmer texture.
Use dill pickle slices rather than relish for better texture; the brine complements the French onion seasoning.

Substitutions

French onion soup mix → caramelized onion powder or Lipton onion soup mix (note: different brands vary slightly in salt; taste and adjust)
American cheese → Swiss or provolone (note: melts less evenly but adds a sharper flavor)
Dill pickle slices → bread-and-butter pickles (note: sweeter profile, less traditional burger flavor)
Slider buns → dinner rolls or Hawaiian rolls (note: larger buns yield 6–8 sliders instead of 12)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooled sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat wrapped in foil at 325°F for 10–15 minutes until warmed through.