Chopped Cheese Sliders
These 12 cheesy chopped cheese sliders bring NYC flavor to your kitchen with juicy beef, American cheese, garlic butter, and a spicy-sweet glaze. Perfect for parties, game-day, and make-ahead meals!
Servings: 12 sliders
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Small Saucepan or Microwave-Safe Bowl
- Knife
- Baking Dish
- Foil
- Silicone Brush or Spoon
Ingredients
For the Sliders:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose AP seasoning (or your favorite burger blend)
- 1 small shallot or scallion, finely chopped
- 1 yellow onion finely chopped
- 12 Hawaiian rolls 1 standard pack
- 6 slices American cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 large tomato sliced
For the Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sweet relish
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
Garlic Butter Topping:
- 1 stick unsalted butter ½ cup
- 1 tablespoon Mike’s Hot Honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- ½ teaspoon buttery garlic pepper seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Produce
- Start by chopping your onion and shallot (or scallion) finely — these will blend right into the beef later.
- Dice your tomato and shred the lettuce. Set the lettuce and tomato aside for topping later.
- Chop your parsley and keep it handy for the garlic butter topping.
Step 2: Make the Garlic Butter Topping
- In a small saucepan (or microwave-safe bowl), melt the butter.
- Stir in garlic paste, Mike’s Hot Honey, garlic pepper seasoning, and chopped parsley.
- Mix until combined and set aside.
- This glaze is going to add that irresistible, slightly sweet, buttery crust on the rolls.
Step 3: Sauté Onions & Brown the Beef
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil. Sauté the onions and shallot until soft and golden.
- Add the ground beef and season it with AP seasoning.
- Use a spatula to break it up into smaller chunks — think “loose burger” texture.
- Cook until browned and fully done, draining any excess fat if needed.
Step 4: Add the Cheese
- Reduce the heat to low and top the cooked beef with American cheese slices.
- Let them melt slightly, then gently stir to combine the cheese into the meat mixture.
- This gives us that signature chopped cheese texture that’s gooey and rich.
- Mix the Sauce
- While the beef cools slightly, mix together the mayo, ketchup, sweet relish, and garlic paste in a small bowl.
- Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Pop it in the fridge to let the flavors marry while you get the sliders assembled.
Step 5: Layer the Good Stuff
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the Hawaiian rolls horizontally, keeping them connected if you can.
- Place the bottom half into a greased or lined baking dish.
- Spread the burger sauce over the bottom buns.
- Spoon the chopped cheese mixture evenly across.
- Then layer on shredded lettuce and fresh tomato slices.
- Cap it off with the top half of the rolls.
Step 6: Glaze & Bake
- Generously brush the tops with the garlic butter glaze.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake an additional 5–7 minutes until the tops are golden, slightly crisp, and the cheese is melty throughout.
Notes
Tips & Tasty Swaps
- Swap the cheese for cheddar or pepper jack for a bolder melt.
- No Hawaiian rolls? Try brioche slider buns.
- Add some crunch with pickles or sliced jalapeños if you like more tang or heat.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 433mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 2mg
