Description
These Cheeseburger Sliders are juicy, perfectly seasoned mini beef patties topped with melty cheese and nestled in soft slider buns. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re an ideal quick meal or fun appetizer, customizable with your favorite toppings and perfect for any occasion from family dinners to parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20 fat ratio)
- 12 mini slider buns
- 6 slices American or cheddar cheese (halved)
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 12 pickle slices
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp butter or oil (for toasting buns)
- Ketchup, to taste
- Mustard, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Patties: Divide the ground beef into twelve small portions, about 2 ounces each. Gently form each portion into mini patties slightly larger than the buns. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- Cook the Patties: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 3 minutes per side or until reaching your preferred doneness. In the last minute of cooking, place half slices of cheese on top of each patty to melt perfectly.
- Toast the Buns: Lightly butter the insides of the mini slider buns. Toast them in a separate pan over medium heat until golden brown and slightly crispy, adding texture and flavor contrast.
- Assemble the Sliders: Place each cooked patty with melted cheese onto the bottom half of a toasted bun. Top with thinly sliced onions, a pickle slice, and drizzle with ketchup and mustard. Cap with the top bun.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the assembled Cheeseburger Sliders on a platter. Serve immediately while warm, optionally alongside your favorite sides or dipping sauces.
Notes
- Don’t overwork the ground beef to keep patties tender and juicy.
- Use a very hot pan to create a flavorful crust on each patty.
- Add cheese near the end of cooking for the perfect melt without overcooking.
- Toast buns lightly in butter to prevent sogginess and add crunch.
- Keep patties small and matched to bun size for easy eating and handling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Pan-frying and toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Cheeseburger sliders, mini burgers, party appetizers, quick meal, beef sliders, finger food
