Juicy, Cheesy, and Buttery Sliders Made for Parties, Cookouts, and Easy Family Meals

These Independence Sliders are a fun, crowd-pleasing recipe that’s perfect for holiday gatherings, summer cookouts, game days, or an easy family dinner. Soft slider buns are layered with savory meat and melty cheese, then brushed with a buttery seasoned topping and baked until warm, golden, and delicious.

They’re especially convenient for entertaining because you can assemble the entire batch in one baking dish and serve them together.

Why You’ll Love These Independence Sliders

• Easy to assemble
• Perfect for feeding a crowd
• Warm and cheesy
• Buttery golden tops
• Great for parties and cookouts
• Simple ingredients
• Easy to customize
• Can be prepared ahead of time
• Perfect for lunch or dinner

Ingredients

For the Sliders

• 12 Hawaiian rolls or soft slider buns
• 1 pound ground beef
• 6–8 slices cheddar or American cheese
• ½ small onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

For the Butter Topping

• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds or poppy seeds, optional
• ½ teaspoon onion powder

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 2: Cook the Beef

Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

Add the ground beef and chopped onion.

Cook until the beef is browned and completely cooked through, breaking it apart as it cooks.

Drain any excess grease.

Stir in the garlic powder, salt, black pepper, ketchup, and mustard.

Cook for another 1–2 minutes, then remove from the heat.

Step 3: Prepare the Rolls

Without separating the individual rolls, carefully slice the entire package of rolls horizontally.

Place the bottom half of the rolls into the prepared baking dish.

Step 4: Add the Beef and Cheese

Spread the seasoned beef evenly over the bottom half of the rolls.

Arrange the cheese slices over the beef, making sure the filling is covered as evenly as possible.

Place the top half of the rolls over the cheese.

Step 5: Make the Butter Topping

In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, dried parsley, onion powder, and optional sesame or poppy seeds.

Step 6: Brush the Sliders

Generously brush the seasoned butter mixture over the tops of the rolls.

Make sure the butter reaches across the entire surface.

Step 7: Bake

Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil.

Bake for approximately 15 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and the sliders to heat through.

Remove the foil and continue baking for another 5–10 minutes, until the tops are golden brown.

Step 8: Rest and Serve

Remove the sliders from the oven and allow them to rest for about 5 minutes.

Use a sharp knife to separate the individual sliders.

Serve warm.