Description
Mouthwatering cheesy beefy sliders bring classic American comfort to mini sandwich perfection. Juicy beef patties nestled between buttery rolls promise flavor-packed deliciousness for hungry gatherings you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 slices american cheese
- 6 oz (about 1 ½ cups) medium cheddar cheese
- 1 medium yellow or red onion
- ½ cup sliced dill pickles
- 1 (12-oz) package hawaiian sweet rolls (such as King’s)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 3 tsps neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
- 1 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
- 2 tbsps prepared yellow mustard
- 1–2 tbsps prepared yellow mustard
- 2 tsps white sesame seeds
- 2 tsps worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsps sweet pickle relish
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Centrally position oven rack and preheat to 350°F for optimal baking conditions.
- Roll Preparation: Slice Hawaiian sweet rolls horizontally, maintaining roll interconnectivity while creating a unified base for sliders.
- Flavor Development: Caramelize onions in a scorching skillet, developing rich flavor through strategic charring until golden and translucent.
- Meat Technique: Sear ground beef in the same skillet, fragmenting meat and achieving a robust golden-brown exterior while integrating mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Layering Composition: Strategically assemble slider components by positioning bottom roll section, then layering American cheese, caramelized onions, seasoned beef, shredded cheddar, and dill pickles.
- Topping and Finishing: Crown sliders with remaining roll half, brush exterior with melted butter or olive oil, and sprinkle sesame seeds for enhanced texture and visual appeal.
- Baking Process: Wrap slider ensemble in aluminum foil, bake for 10 minutes, then uncover and continue baking until cheese melts and roll tops achieve golden, crisp perfection.
- Sauce Creation: Simultaneously whisk burger sauce ingredients – mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, and mustard – adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serving Presentation: Rest sliders briefly after baking, allowing flavors to meld and intensify before serving.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Slice Hawaiian rolls horizontally while keeping them connected to maintain structural integrity for easier assembly and serving.
- Flavor Explosion Technique: Caramelize onions over high heat to develop deep, rich color and complex taste, ensuring they’re golden-brown and slightly charred.
- Cheese Melting Magic: Use a combination of American and cheddar cheeses for maximum meltiness and rich, layered flavor profile.
- Sauce Sealer: Create a custom burger sauce by balancing mayo, ketchup, pickle relish, and mustard to elevate the slider’s overall taste experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg