Beef Cheese Pickle Sliders (Printer-friendly)
Mini beef sliders layered with melted cheese and tangy pickles on soft buns, ideal for casual meals.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Patties
01 - 1.1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend preferred)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp onion powder
→ Buns & Toppings
06 - 8 mini slider buns
07 - 8 slices cheddar cheese (or American cheese)
08 - 16 dill pickle slices
09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
10 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
11 - 2 tbsp ketchup (optional)
12 - 2 tbsp yellow mustard (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - In a bowl, gently mix ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Divide into 8 equal portions and shape into small patties slightly larger than the buns.
03 - Brush the cut sides of the slider buns lightly with melted butter. Toast the buns, cut side down, on the grill or skillet until golden. Set aside.
04 - Cook the beef patties for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. In the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of cheese, cover the pan, and let the cheese melt.
05 - Assemble the sliders: Place a cooked patty on each bun bottom, top with 2 pickle slices, and add onions if using. Drizzle with ketchup and mustard if desired. Cover with the bun tops and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These disappear faster than full sized burgers at every single party
- The butter toasted buns make all the difference between good and incredible
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- Do not press down on the patties while they cook or you will lose all those delicious juices
- The patties shrink as they cook which is why you make them slightly larger than the buns initially
03 -
- If you are feeding a crowd, cook the patties in batches and keep them warm in a low oven at 200 degrees Fahrenheit
- Mini brioche buns take these from party food to something that feels almost fancy