Beef Sliders Cheese Pickles (Print View)

Juicy mini beef patties with melted cheese and tangy pickles on soft slider buns, perfect for gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef Patties

01 - 1.1 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp onion powder

→ Slider Assembly

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 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
11 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard (optional)

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - In a bowl, gently mix the ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Do not overmix.
03 - Divide the beef into 8 equal portions and shape into small patties, slightly larger than the buns (they will shrink as they cook).
04 - Grill or pan-fry the patties for 2-3 minutes per side, until cooked to your desired doneness.
05 - Place a slice of cheese on each patty during the last 30 seconds of cooking to melt.
06 - Meanwhile, brush the cut sides of the slider buns with melted butter and toast them on the grill or in a pan until golden brown.
07 - Assemble the sliders: Place a patty on each bun bottom, top with pickle slices, onion (if using), and a dab of mustard (if desired). Cover with the bun tops.
08 - Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • These sliders come together in under 40 minutes but taste like you spent all day planning
  • The built-to-order style means everyone gets exactly what they want without you playing short-order cook
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  • Overmixing the beef makes tough sliders, so gentle is the watchword here
  • Make a small indent in the center of each raw patty to prevent them from puffing up into balls while cooking
03 -
  • Let the patties rest for a minute after cooking so the juices redistribute instead of running all over your plate
  • Warm your buns in the oven for a few minutes before buttering and toasting for extra softness inside

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