Mini Sliders
Ingredients
- Sliders:
- 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 1½ lbs ground beef 80/20
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 12 slices American cheese
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- ½ tsp garlic powder for buns
- Toppings:
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced pickles
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Sliced jalapeños optional
- Special Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Pinch of paprika
Instructions
- Make sauce: mix mayo, ketchup, relish, Dijon, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika. Refrigerate
- Combine beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder in bowl
- Mix gently just until combined, don't overmix
- Divide into 12 portions, form into thin patties slightly larger than buns
- Make small indentation in center of each with thumb
- Slice Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally
- Heat skillet over medium-high (don't add oil)
- Cook patties in batches 2-3 minutes per side until browned and 160°F internal
- Add cheese slice on each during last minute, cover to melt
- Transfer to plate, keep warm
- Brush cut sides of buns with melted butter mixed with garlic powder
- Toast in pan or under broiler 1-2 minutes until golden
- Spread sauce on bottom buns, add lettuce
- Place cheesy patty on lettuce
- Top with tomato, pickles, onion
- Spread sauce on top bun, place on slider
- Secure with toothpick if desired
- Serve immediately
Notes
- Don't overmix meat—keep tender
- Make patties thin—they puff when cooking
- Thumb indent prevents puffing
- Hot pan for a good sear
- Don't press patties—loses juices
- Cover to melt cheese quickly
- Toast the buns to prevent them from getting soggy
- Store components separately
- Cook patties ahead, assemble when serving
- 80/20 beef is best for juiciness
- Can bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes
- Make the sauce up to 3 days ahead