Description

These handheld mini burgers combine juicy beef patties with smoky BBQ flavor, melted cheddar cheese, and tangy toppings in soft slider buns. Perfect for gatherings or game days, they deliver comfort food fun in every bite with no messy ingredients to skip.

Ingredients

Scale

Ground Beef (80/20 recommended) 1.5 lbs
Slider Buns or Small Dinner Rolls 12
Cheddar Cheese Slices 12 slices
Lettuce 1 head
Tomatoes 2 medium
Pickles 1 cup
Barbecue Sauce 6 tablespoons

Instructions

Form ground beef into 12 evenly sized patties
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
Sear patties for 3 minutes per side until browned
Place a cheese slice on each patty during the last minute of cooking
Warm buns in oven until toasty but firm
Arrange lettuce, tomato slices, and pickles on the bottom buns
Top with cheese burger patties and drizzle with BBQ sauce
Close buns and serve immediately

Notes

Use sweet Hawaiian or potato buns for a classic slider experience
For best results, cook and assemble immediately before serving
Substitute BBQ sauce with smoky ketchup for alcohol-free option
Avoid using lard or pork-based cheese in the buns
Let cooked patties rest 5 minutes before assembling to retain juiciness

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 15
Category: BBQ & Cookout
Method: Pan-Frying
Cuisine: American / Grandma-style

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slider
Calories: 310
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 60mg