Bite-sized hamburgers with juicy beef patties, melted cheese, and creamy special sauce on soft toasted buns.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Patties
01 - 1.1 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - 0.5 tsp black pepper
04 - 0.5 tsp garlic powder
→ Special Sauce
05 - 4 tbsp mayonnaise
06 - 2 tbsp ketchup
07 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard
08 - 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
09 - 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 0.5 tsp onion powder
→ Slider Assembly
11 - 12 mini slider buns
12 - 6 slices cheddar cheese, halved
13 - 12 dill pickle slices
14 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
15 - 1 small tomato, thinly sliced (optional)
16 - 1 cup shredded lettuce (optional)
17 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
18 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, smoked paprika, and onion powder. Whisk until smooth and thoroughly blended. Refrigerate until assembly time.
02 - Place ground beef in a large mixing bowl. Add salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently with hands just until combined—avoid overworking. Divide meat into 12 equal portions and shape into thin patties, making them slightly wider than the buns to account for shrinkage during cooking.
03 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place patties in the pan without overcrowding. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until well-browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 160°F. During the final minute of cooking, place a half-slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover briefly to melt.
04 - Brush the cut sides of each bun with melted unsalted butter. Place buns butter-side down in a dry skillet over medium heat or under a broiler for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and lightly crisp.
05 - Spread a generous layer of special sauce on both the top and bottom buns. Place a cheesy beef patty on each bottom bun. Layer with pickle slice, red onion, tomato, and lettuce as desired. Place the top bun on each slider. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the tops if using.
06 - Arrange sliders on a serving platter and serve while hot. Pair with french fries, coleslaw, or potato chips.
