Cheeseburger Slider Skewers – the ultimate fun party bite! These mini cheeseburgers are layered on skewers with sharp cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles, then served with a drizzle (or dip!) of my favorite special sauce. They’re easy to make, fun to eat, and perfect for laid-back summer entertaining—from the 4th of July through football season. Guests will be obsessed with these adorable sliders!

How cute are these?! I’m so excited to start sharing some fun 4th of July recipes with you all, and these cheeseburger skewers are kicking things off! I made them for our 4th of July party spread, and they were such a hit—simple, tasty, and just really fun.

When I was thinking about what to serve this year, I knew burgers had to be on the menu. But instead of going the traditional route, I wanted something easy to eat, easy to prep, and totally crowd-friendly. For me, a good burger is all about quality meat, melty cheese, and a great sauce—nothing too fussy.

That’s how these skewers came to be. Mini cheeseburgers, stacked up with slider buns, cheese, and classic toppings, all threaded onto skewers for the cutest, most delicious little bite.

The best part? This recipe is more of an idea—a starting point you can build on. Use the base and make it your own! Add bacon, caramelized onions, jalapeños, or keep it simple like I do. Either way, your guests are guaranteed to love them.

Just don’t skimp on the cheese or the sauce—those are always everyone’s favorite part!

These are the details

Ingredients – for the sliders

• ground beef, chicken, or turkey – I usually use ground beef
• worcestershire sauce
• onion powder/garlic powder/smoked paprika
• slider bunes
• sharp cheddar cheese slices
• dill pickles
• plum tomatoes
• luttuce

Ingredients – for the house sauce

• mayo
• ketchup
• dill pickles
• worcestershire sauce
• hot sauce
• garlic

Special Tools

For these sliders, you’ll need a grill or grill pan and wooden or metal skewers.

Steps

Step 1: Make the Patties

Start with good-quality ground meat—beef, chicken, or turkey all work great, so use what you love. Season the meat with Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

Form into mini burger patties, about the size of a cookie. You’ll want them small enough to stack on a skewer but thick enough to stay juicy when grilled.

Step 2: Grill the Burgers

Grill the patties over medium heat. Once you flip them, immediately add a small slice of cheddar cheese to each one and let it melt as they finish cooking. Because they’re mini, they only need about 3–4 minutes per side.

Step 3: Make the House Sauce

For my go-to “house sauce,” mix together mayo, ketchup, chopped dill pickles, Worcestershire sauce, a splash of hot sauce, and a little grated garlic.

It’s creamy, tangy, and just the right amount of spicy—perfect for drizzling over the skewers or serving on the side for dipping.

Step 4: Build the Skewers

There’s no strict order here, but here’s how I like to layer them: start with the bottom bun, then a cheeseburger, followed by lettuce, pickles, and tomatoes. Then repeat the stack—cheeseburger, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes—and finish with a top bun.

If you’re making a full batch of 24 skewers, stick to this layering pattern for consistency and a great presentation.

Finish each skewer with a drizzle of the house sauce (or serve it on the side), and don’t forget the ketchup too!

How to Serve and Keep Warm

You can easily prep the patties 1–2 days in advance. Just shape them, then store them raw in the fridge. When you’re ready to grill, take them out about an hour ahead of time so they come to room temperature before cooking—this helps them cook evenly and stay juicy.

Once the skewers are assembled, keep them warm by serving from a hot tray or warming plate. For casual backyard BBQs, a disposable buffet set works great. If you have access to an outlet, I highly recommend investing in an electric warming tray. I have one myself and pull it out every Thanksgiving and Christmas—it’s compact, easy to store, and so useful for keeping things hot without drying them out.

I’m excited to share the rest of our 4th of July menu tomorrow—so stay tuned! It’s festive, simple, and such a fun spread to pull together!

Photos by Kelsey Cherry

Looking for other summer recipes? Here are a few.

Chopped Buffalo Chicken Skewer Salad

Smashed Cucumber and Watermelon Feta Salad

Chipotle Pineapple Bang Bang Chicken Skewers

Grilled Caprese Pesto Chicken Skewers

Jalapeño Pepper Jack Cheeseburger Sliders

Lastly, if you make these easy Cheeseburger Slider Skewers, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love hearing from you and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

My Italian grinder sliders are a major hit for any occasion! I love whipping up a platter of these to enjoy with our neighbor friends while the kids are playing outside in the summertime. They’re easy to make a large batch, and pack tons of yummy Italian sammie flavors.

The Star Ingredients

Hawaiian rolls: You’ll need the whole dang package of Hawaiian rolls for these sliders. Don’t pull the rolls apart, but instead slice all of them at once by cutting lengthwise across all the rolls. Yes, this means you’ll assemble these grinder sliders as one giant sammie.

Deli meat: Choose your own adventure here! I’m using turkey, pepperoni, mortadella, salami and prosciutto. Really covers all the bases for the ultimate Italian sammie flavor.

Sliced cheese: I went with pepper jack and provolone! Both melt really well and have great flavor. Make sure you place the sliced cheese as the first layer when you’re assembling your sliders so you can easily remove the tops of the bread when adding the lettuce and onions.

Italian seasoned lettuce and onions: DON’T SKIP THESE! It really takes things up a notch in the flavor department and truly makes these sliders taste gourmet. You’ll toss the sliced onions in red wine vinegar and dried oregano and then let them marinate for a few minutes before tossing with shredded lettuce and olive oil.

Find the list of full ingredients in the recipe card below.

What to Serve with These Sliders

I’m a big fan of a classic sammie + potato chips combo (try these air fryer sweet tater chips!), but also serving these grinder sliders with a side of creamy coleslaw or sweet potato fries.

Storage

These grinder sliders are best served immediately after baking.

If you’re hoping to prep them ahead of time, I recommend assembling the grinders with the meat and cheeses and keeping in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake. You can also prepare the Italian seasoned lettuce and onions ahead of time, but you’ll want to keep those in the fridge and wait to assemble on the grinders until you’re ready to serve.

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