Sheet Pan Cheeseburger Sliders

Name: Sheet Pan Cheeseburger Sliders with Onion Soup Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 1 packet onion soup mix; 1 tbsp peanut butter; 1/2 cup milk; 1 onion, finely chopped; 16 slices American cheese; 16 slider buns

Sheet pan cheeseburger sliders replicate classic steamed burgers using ground beef, onion soup mix, and a secret peanut butter ingredient for depth. Baked on one pan and topped with melted American cheese for effortless batch cooking.

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🏷️American cheese

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Total

40 min

Servings

16

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$16–$26

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Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
1 packet onion soup mix
1 tbsp peanut butter
1/2 cup milk
1 onion, finely chopped
16 slices American cheese
16 slider buns

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Instructions

1
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion soup mix, milk, and peanut butter. Mix with your hands until just combined.
2
Spread the meat mixture evenly onto a baking sheet.
3
Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
4
While the meat bakes, finely chop the onion.
5
Remove the meat from the oven and add the diced onion around the edges of the meat.
6
Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes.
7
Remove from the oven and use a spoon to spread the cooked onions evenly over the top of the meat.
8
Top the meat and onions with slices of American cheese, covering the entire surface.
9
Bake again until the cheese is fully melted.
10
Place the top halves of the slider buns over the melted cheese and bake for 5 more minutes to steam the buns.
11
Remove from the oven. Cut the meat into 16 individual slider portions.
12
Place the bottom halves of the slider buns on a serving board. Use a spatula to transfer each cheesy meat square onto a bottom bun to assemble the sliders.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Don't overmix the beef—fold in onion soup mix and peanut butter gently to avoid dense, tough patties.
Use parchment paper or foil on your sheet pan for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
Add cheese in the last 2–3 minutes of baking so it melts fully without burning the buns.
Finely chop the onion to ensure even distribution and faster cooking into the beef.

Substitutions

American cheese → cheddar or Swiss cheese (may need 1–2 extra minutes to melt)
Peanut butter → 1 tbsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce (substitute 1:1 for umami)
Onion soup mix → 2 tbsp dried minced onion + 1 tsp beef bouillon (similar savory effect)
Ground beef → ground chuck or 80/20 blend (leaner beef may dry out slightly)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooked sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat wrapped in foil at 350°F for 5–7 minutes to warm through without drying out.

Equipment

sheet pan · parchment paper or foil

Common Questions

What does peanut butter do in cheeseburger sliders?

Peanut butter adds umami richness and helps bind the meat mixture while mimicking the savory depth of traditional steamed burger flavor.

Can I make sheet pan cheeseburger sliders ahead of time?

Yes—form patties up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate on parchment. Bake from cold, adding 2–3 minutes to cooking time.

How do I know when the sliders are done?

Bake until the cheese is melted and the beef reaches 160°F internal temperature, typically 12–15 minutes depending on your oven.

Can I substitute the American cheese?

Yes—use cheddar, Swiss, or provolone for different flavor. American cheese melts fastest and stays gooey, so adjust cooking time slightly with harder cheeses.