Beef Sliders Cheese Pickles (Printer-friendly)

Mini beef sliders with melted cheese and tangy pickles on soft buns, great for gatherings and quick meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef Patties

01 - 1.1 pounds ground beef, 80/20 blend recommended
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Toppings & Assembly

05 - 8 slices cheddar cheese or American cheese
06 - 8 slider buns
07 - 16 to 24 dill pickle slices
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons ketchup
11 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

# Directions:

01 - Heat a grill, grill pan, or skillet to medium-high temperature.
02 - Combine ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl. Divide into 8 equal portions and shape into patties approximately 2.5 inches in diameter.
03 - Brush cut sides of slider buns with melted butter. Grill cut side down until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
04 - Place patties on the hot cooking surface and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip each patty, top with cheese slice, and cook another 2 minutes until cheese melts and patties reach desired doneness.
05 - Spread mayonnaise and ketchup on bottom buns. Layer with cheesy beef patties, pickle slices, and red onion. Top with remaining bun halves and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These sliders come together in under 30 minutes but taste like they came from a burger joint
  • The 80/20 beef blend ensures every bite stays incredibly juicy
  • They reheat beautifully for lunch the next day if there are any leftovers
02 -
  • Do not press down on the patties with your spatula, you will squeeze out all those precious juices
  • Let the cheese melt completely before removing from heat, patience pays off here
  • Toast every single bun face, the texture contrast makes all the difference
03 -
  • Season your meat generously, under seasoning is the most common mistake
  • Let the formed patties chill in the fridge for 15 minutes before cooking, they hold their shape better

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