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Mini Loaded Cheeseburger Sliders With Caramelized Onions

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 650
These savory mini cheeseburger sliders are topped with sweet caramelized onions and tangy pickles, perfect for parties or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

Dairy and Oils

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Vegetables

  • 2 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)

Meat

  • 1.5 lb ground beef (80/20)

Seasonings

  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Buns and Cheese

  • 12 mini brioche slider buns buns
  • 6 slices American cheese (halved (12 pieces))

Pickles

  • 24-36 dill pickle chips dill pickle chips
  • 2 tbsp butter (for toasting buns)

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp finely minced dill pickles
  • 1 tbsp pickle juice
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

Optional Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded lettuce (optional)

Instructions 

  • Cook onions in butter and oil with salt until deep golden and jammy, 25–30 minutes.
  • Mix mayo, ketchup, mustard, pickles, pickle juice, garlic, onion powders, paprika, salt, and pepper; chill.
  • Form beef into 12 loose balls, flatten, and sear in a hot skillet; top with cheese to melt.
  • Toast buns with butter, assemble sliders with sauce, patties, onions, pickles, and optional lettuce.

Notes

Use high-quality beef for best flavor and melt the cheese just before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef