Beef Cheese Pickle Sliders (Printable)
Mini beef patties topped with melted cheese and tangy pickles on soft buns, ideal for gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Patties
01 - 1.1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend preferred)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp onion powder
→ Buns & Toppings
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 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
11 - 2 tbsp ketchup (optional)
12 - 2 tbsp yellow mustard (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - In a bowl, gently mix ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Divide into 8 equal portions and shape into small patties slightly larger than the buns.
03 - Brush the cut sides of the slider buns lightly with melted butter. Toast the buns, cut side down, on the grill or skillet until golden. Set aside.
04 - Cook the beef patties for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. In the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of cheese, cover the pan, and let the cheese melt.
05 - Place a cooked patty on each bun bottom, top with 2 pickle slices, and add onions if using. Drizzle with ketchup and mustard if desired. Cover with the bun tops and serve immediately.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- These sliders are guaranteed to disappear faster than you can cook them, especially at parties
- The 80/20 beef blend creates those irresistible crispy edges while keeping the inside incredibly juicy
02 -
- Never press down on the patties with your spatula while they cook, you are literally squeezing out all the juices that make them incredible
- Let the cheese melt under a covered pan for at least 45 seconds, otherwise you will end up with cold cheese on hot beef which is just sad
03 -
- Make a tiny indentation in the center of each raw patty with your thumb, this prevents them from puffing up into spheres while cooking
- Warm your cheese slices to room temperature beforehand for faster, more even melting