Description
Savory mini sliders bring gourmet burger magic to party tables with irresistible bite-sized perfection. Packed with flavor and easy to prepare, these little delights guarantee smiles and satisfied guests at any gathering you host.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) onion powder
Buns and Toppings:
- 8 mini slider buns
- Cheese slices (optional)
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Pickles
- Butter (for toasting buns)
Instructions
- Blend ground beef with seasonings thoroughly, gently shaping into 8 compact mini patties without overworking the meat.
- Preheat skillet or grill pan to medium heat around 375°F, ensuring surface is evenly heated before cooking.
- Cook patties for 2-3 minutes per side, flipping only once to maintain juiciness and develop a golden-brown exterior.
- During final cooking minute, carefully place cheese slices atop each patty, allowing gentle melting without burning.
- Simultaneously, lightly butter slider buns and toast in same pan until edges turn golden and crisp.
- Layer fresh crisp lettuce, ripe tomato slices, and tangy pickle rounds onto toasted buns.
- Position perfectly cooked cheese-topped patties onto prepared bun bases, creating compact and flavorful mini sandwiches.
- Serve immediately while patties remain hot and cheese stays melted, ensuring optimal texture and temperature.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef with 80/20 fat ratio for juicier, more flavorful sliders that won’t dry out during cooking.
- Use a light touch when forming patties to prevent dense, tough meat texture; gently shape without compressing too much.
- Create a small dimple in the center of each patty to prevent bulging and ensure even cooking across the slider surface.
- Try alternative proteins like ground turkey or plant-based alternatives for healthier or vegetarian slider versions that maintain similar cooking techniques.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg