Cheeseburger Sliders for Game Day
By Matt Hussey
- Prep
- 12 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Serves
- 12
- Difficulty
- Medium
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb 80/20 ground chuck
- 12 slider rolls (Hawaiian or similar, kept connected if possible)
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp burger seasoning (or salt and pepper)
- 6 slices American cheese, halved
- Pickles, to taste
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp honey Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp barbecue sauce
- 1–2 tsp pickle juice
Directions
- Preheat the griddle to low–medium heat.
- Add the avocado oil and diced onions to the griddle. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8–10 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.
- Stir in the salt and balsamic vinegar, then cook for another 2–3 minutes. Move the onions to the side to keep warm.
- Slice the slider rolls in half horizontally, keeping them connected if possible, and set aside.
- Press the ground beef into an even rectangle slightly larger than the size of the rolls, then season generously on both sides.
- Increase the heat to medium-high. Place the beef on the griddle and press gently. Cook for 3–5 minutes until a crust forms, then flip.
- Top the beef with the caramelized onions and halved cheese slices, allowing the cheese to melt.
- Lightly toast the cut sides of the rolls on the griddle.
- In a small bowl, mix together all of the burger sauce ingredients.
- Spread the sauce onto the bottom buns, then transfer the cooked beef slab on top. Add pickles to taste.
- Place the top buns on, slice into individual sliders, and serve immediately.
