Beef Sliders Cheese Pickles (Printable)

Mini beef patties with melted cheese and pickles on soft buttery buns for a flavorful bite.

# What You Need:

→ Slider Patties

01 - 1.1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp onion powder

→ Assembly

06 - 8 slider buns
07 - 8 slices cheddar cheese or American cheese
08 - 16 dill pickle slices
09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard (optional)
11 - Lettuce leaves (optional)
12 - Ketchup (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently to combine without overworking the meat.
03 - Divide the beef mixture into 8 equal portions and form each into small patties approximately 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter.
04 - Place patties on the preheated pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until browned and cooked to preferred doneness.
05 - During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of cheese to allow melting.
06 - Slice slider buns and brush cut sides with melted butter. Toast them butter-side down in a pan or under a broiler until golden brown.
07 - Spread mustard on the bottom bun if desired. Layer lettuce, a cheese-topped patty, two pickle slices, and ketchup if using. Cover with the top bun half.
08 - Serve sliders immediately while hot for optimal flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Eight perfect sliders come together in under 30 minutes, making them ideal for unexpected guests or spontaneous dinner plans.
  • The 80/20 beef blend keeps each patty juicy and flavorful without requiring fussy techniques or special ingredients.
  • Everyone gets to customize their own—pickles, mustard, lettuce, ketchup—so picky eaters and adventurous ones all find happiness on the same plate.
02 -
  • Don't press down on the patties while they cook—this squeezes out all the juices and leaves you with dry, flat disappointment. Let the heat do the work.
  • Toast your buns no matter how lazy you feel—the contrast between soft insides and crispy, buttery exteriors is what separates these from forgettable to memorable.
03 -
  • Use an 80/20 beef blend and resist the urge to overwork it—the texture difference between careful hands and overworked meat is everything.
  • Toast your buns in butter every single time, no exceptions, because that's the moment your sliders stop being ordinary and become something people remember.

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