Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe

Make and shape patties

In a medium bowl combine 1 lb ground beef, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce. Gently mix with your hands just until combined — do not overwork. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions (about 2.7 oz / ~75 g each). Roll each portion loosely into a ball and flatten into rounds slightly larger than the slider buns (about 2.5–3 inches).

Preheat cooking surface

Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until hot (about 3–4 minutes). If using a skillet, add a light brush of oil or a quick spritz of cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Cook patties

Place patties on the hot skillet with space between them. Cook for 2.5–3 minutes undisturbed to get a brown crust. Flip and cook another 2 minutes for medium doneness (adjust time for desired doneness). In the last 30–45 seconds of cooking, place one cheese slice over each patty and cover the skillet with a lid or a large pan to melt the cheese for about 30–45 seconds.

Prepare buns

While patties finish, split the 6 slider buns. Spread the 2 tbsp softened butter on the cut sides of the buns. Toast buttered buns, cut side down, in a separate skillet or on the griddle over medium heat until golden, about 1–2 minutes.

Assemble sliders

Place a toasted bottom bun on a plate. Add a lettuce leaf if using, then a cheeseburger patty. Top each patty with 2 pickle chips and a few thin red onion slices. Drizzle 1 tbsp ketchup and about 1/3 tbsp mustard (or to taste) on each top bun, then close the slider.

Distribute the 6 tbsp ketchup and 2 tbsp mustard evenly across the 6 sliders (approximately 1 tbsp ketchup and 1/3 tbsp mustard per slider). Place 2 pickle chips on each slider. If desired, add a pickled jalapeño slice to one or two sliders for a spicy option. Use the thin red onion slices to taste (about 1–2 rings per slider).

If you like, sprinkle sesame seeds onto the top of each bun before toasting or press a few onto the buttered tops after toasting so they stick. Serve sliders immediately while hot.