Go Back

White Trash Sliders

Savory mini burgers with seasoned ground beef, caramelized onions, and melted cheese on soft dinner rolls, perfect for parties and quick dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 package dinner rolls or slider buns 24 count
  • 2 large white onions thinly sliced
  • 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar or your choice
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • sesame seeds optional for topping

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Wooden spoon
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a large baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef, breaking into small crumbles. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until no pink remains, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add sliced onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce to onions, stirring well. Continue cooking over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are deeply golden brown and caramelized with a thick, glossy consistency, about 15-20 minutes.
  5. Slice the entire package of dinner rolls in half horizontally, keeping top and bottom halves intact. Place bottom half in prepared baking dish.
  6. Spread cooked ground beef evenly over bottom layer of rolls in baking dish.
  7. Distribute caramelized onions evenly over ground beef layer.
  8. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over onion layer, ensuring good coverage.
  9. Place top half of dinner rolls over cheese layer. Brush tops with additional melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
  10. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and roll tops are golden brown.
  11. Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Cut along original roll divisions to separate into individual sliders. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, add crispy bacon or pickles. Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven at 350°F for best results. Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking.