Description
Savor mini sliders that pack big flavor into bite-sized perfection. Delicate beef patties nestled in soft buns deliver a delightful culinary experience you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Bread and Cheese:
- 12 mini slider buns
- 6 slices cheddar cheese (cut in half)
Optional Toppings:
- lettuce
- tomato slices
- pickles
- onions
Finishing Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
Instructions
- Craft uniformly sized meat patties by combining ground beef with breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Create compact mini patties, ensuring consistent shape and thickness for even cooking.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat and sear patties for approximately 2-3 minutes per side, developing a golden-brown exterior while maintaining a slightly undercooked interior.
- Arrange slider bun bottoms on a prepared baking sheet, positioning a partially cooked patty on each base.
- Layer cheese slices directly atop each meat patty, then crown with corresponding bun tops.
- Generously brush melted butter across the bun surfaces to encourage golden, crispy edges.
- Transfer the assembled sliders into a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, allowing cheese to melt completely and buns to achieve a delicate toast.
- After removing from oven, personalize sliders with optional garnishes like crisp lettuce, ripe tomato slices, or tangy pickle rounds.
- Serve immediately while warm and cheese remains luxuriously melted.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for lean turkey or plant-based alternatives to reduce fat and accommodate different dietary preferences.
- Experiment with various cheese types like cheddar, Swiss, or pepper jack to create unique flavor profiles for your sliders.
- Prep patties ahead of time and freeze them for quick weeknight meals, ensuring each patty is separated by parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Toast buns slightly longer for a crispier texture, watching carefully to avoid burning and achieve that perfect golden-brown color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg