Description
Cheeseburger sliders pack powerful flavor into mini handheld bites perfect for parties and game nights. Crispy beef patties nestled with melted cheese and classic toppings promise crowd-pleasing satisfaction you’ll devour in just a few delicious mouthfuls.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef (80/20 blend for juiciness)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Bread and Toppings:
- 12 slider buns
- 6 slices of cheddar cheese, halved
- Dill pickle slices
- Lettuce leaves (optional)
- Sliced tomatoes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the meat mixture by gently blending ground beef with aromatic seasonings, ensuring minimal handling to maintain tenderness.
- Craft compact patties slightly oversized to accommodate natural shrinkage during cooking, forming 12 uniform mini portions.
- Select your preferred cooking method – oven or grill – heating to medium-high temperature for optimal meat preparation.
- Position patties on a clean cooking surface, allowing even heat distribution and potential caramelization.
- Cook patties for approximately 3-4 minutes per side, aiming for a golden-brown exterior and safe internal temperature.
- During final moments of cooking, layer each patty with a slice of cheese, allowing it to melt luxuriously over the hot meat.
- Simultaneously warm slider buns until lightly toasted, creating a crisp foundation for assembling.
- Construct each slider by placing the cheese-topped patty onto the prepared bun.
- Enhance flavor profiles by adding classic condiments like crisp lettuce, ripe tomato slices, tangy pickles, and creamy spreads.
- Serve immediately while ingredients remain warm and cheese maintains its molten, appetizing consistency.
Notes
- For extra flavor, mix in finely chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives into the ground beef mixture.
- Create a leaner version by using ground turkey or chicken instead of beef, which reduces overall fat content.
- Prevent dry sliders by not pressing down on patties while cooking, which helps retain natural meat juices.
- Customize toppings for dietary needs like using dairy-free cheese for lactose-intolerant guests or gluten-free buns for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg