Juicy mini beef patties with melted cheese, tangy pickles, and creamy special sauce nestled in soft buns. Perfect for parties.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Patties
01 - 1.1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - ½ tsp black pepper
04 - ½ 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 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
10 - ½ 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
15 - 1 small tomato, thinly sliced
16 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
17 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
18 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, smoked paprika, and onion powder in a small bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until assembly.
02 - Combine ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl. Mix gently just until incorporated. Divide meat into 12 equal portions and shape into patties slightly wider than the buns to account for shrinkage during cooking.
03 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 2 to 3 minutes per side until well-browned and cooked through. Place a half-slice of cheddar cheese on each patty during the final minute to melt.
04 - Brush the cut sides of the buns with melted butter. Toast in a dry skillet or under the broiler until golden brown and lightly crisp.
05 - Spread a generous layer of special sauce on both bun halves. Place a cheesy patty on each bottom bun. Layer with pickle slices, onion, tomato, and lettuce as desired. Top with the upper bun and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using. Serve immediately.
