Founders Slider Recipe
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Ingredients
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Beef Sliders
Rolls & Cheese
Founders Sauce (house slider sauce)
Toppings
Method
Founders Sauce (house slider sauce)
Make the sauce
In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, sweet pickle relish, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder and salt. Whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust salt or vinegar. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
Toppings
Caramelize onions
Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add thinly sliced onion and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden brown, 15–20 minutes. If onions are slow to color, add 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar and increase heat slightly for a few minutes to deepen color. Remove from heat and set aside.
Beef Sliders
Form patties
Gently divide the ground beef into 12 equal portions (approximately 2 ounces each). Lightly press each portion into a flat round about 3 inches across and roughly 1/2 inch thick. Do not overwork the meat. Season both sides of each patty with a light sprinkle of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and brush or toss with Worcestershire sauce.
Cook patties
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and add the neutral oil. When shimmering, place patties in a single layer without crowding. Cook 2–3 minutes on the first side until a brown crust forms, press gently with a spatula for even contact, then flip. Top each patty with half a slice of cheddar (or fold slices to fit) and cook another 1–2 minutes until cheese melts and internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Work in batches if needed.
Rolls & Assembly
Assemble sliders
Spread about 1 teaspoon of Founders Sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Place a cheese-topped patty on the sauced bottom, add a small spoonful of caramelized onions, and one dill pickle chip. Add more sauce to the top bun if desired, then close. Repeat for all sliders.
Serve
Arrange sliders on a platter and serve immediately while warm. Pass extra Founders Sauce and pickles on the side.