Description
Cheeseburger sliders reveal miniature flavor powerhouses perfect for party appetizers. Small beef patties topped with melted cheese and classic condiments create irresistible mini sandwiches you’ll want to devour again and again.
Ingredients
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Meat Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion (diced)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese and Bread Ingredients:
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- 12 slider buns
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Condiment and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup pickles
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F, preparing a baking dish for assembling sliders.
- Sauté ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium-high heat until meat is thoroughly browned and onions are translucent.
- Season the beef mixture with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring even distribution of spices.
- Arrange slider bun bottoms in the prepared baking dish, creating a uniform base layer.
- Evenly distribute the seasoned beef mixture across the bun bottoms, creating a consistent meat layer.
- Layer sliced cheese over the beef, ensuring complete coverage.
- Strategically place pickle slices on top of the cheese for added flavor and texture.
- Crown the sliders with the remaining bun tops to complete the mini sandwich assembly.
- Generously brush the top buns with melted butter for a golden, crispy finish.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the buttered bun tops for enhanced visual appeal and subtle nutty flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until cheese melts completely and buns turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve immediately with mustard and ketchup on the side for customizable dipping.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version that maintains the same savory flavor profile.
- Toast sesame seeds before sprinkling to enhance their nutty aroma and add deeper complexity to the sliders.
- Customize cheese selections like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or Swiss to create unique flavor variations that suit different taste preferences.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time and assemble sliders quickly for convenient meal planning or last-minute gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg