Sliders
This easy recipe for sliders is great for feeding a crowd at parties, potlucks, tailgates, or just for a quick weeknight meal.
Servings: 6 (2 sliders each)
Ingredients
- 1 white onion, diced small* $0.70
- 1 lb. ground beef $4.98
- 1 lb. ground pork** $3.12
- 1 Tbsp burger seasoning $0.30
- 1/2 tsp salt $0.03
- 6 slices American cheese (or your preferred melting cheese) $0.93
- 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls*** $4.48
- 4 Tbsp butter, melted $0.50
- 2 tsp everything bagel seasoning $0.20
Instructions
- Set an oven rack in the center of your oven and preheat it to 375°F. Line a sheet pan with a sheet pan rack. Add the ground beef and pork to a bowl. Sprinkle with onions, salt, and burger seasoning, and lightly mix.
- Add a sheet of parchment paper to your work surface. Press the meat onto the parchment paper and shape it into an 8x12-inch rectangle. Place the parchment paper with the meat on it on the sheet pan rack.
- Top the meat with another sheet of parchment paper, then place a second sheet pan on top of it. Bake for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 150°F.
- In the meantime, slice the rolls in half lengthwise. Brush the rolls with 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Once the 20 minutes are up and the meat has reached an internal temperature of 150°F, remove the top sheet pan from the oven. Then remove the sheet pan that has the meat in it from the oven. Remove the top layer of parchment paper to reveal a large meat patty.
- Use two large spatulas to remove the meat from the parchment paper on the sheet pan rack. Top the bottom rolls with the large meat patty.
- Add the 6 slices of American cheese in a single layer.
- Place the top rolls on top of the meat and cheese. Brush the tops with the last 2 tablespoons of butter. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of Everything But The Bagel Seasoning.
- Cook for 15 minutes or until the bread toasts and the cheese melts. Remove from the oven and cool for a few minutes before slicing into individual sliders. Serve on a platter and enjoy your the oohs and ahhs at your get-together!
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Notes
*Onions add depth and bulk to the patty but are not essential. If you're not a fan, keep them out of the mix.
**You can usually buy ground pork for a third of the price of ground beef, so I used equal parts of each in the patty to keep things budget-friendly. Feel free to go with all ground beef (or all ground pork), as the recipe directions won't change. Remember that pork is white meat, so the color of these patties is lighter than a traditional burger patty.
***Hawaiian rolls are sold in uncut sheets, simplifying the cooking process. You can substitute the rolls with your favorite hamburger rolls, though it will change the yield and, of course, the assembly steps.
A Note on the Seasonings Used:
- Burger seasoning is a blend of simple spices like paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. It adds a add deep flavor to the meat which I love. We've got a great Homemade Burger Seasoning recipe, but your favorite seasoning blend will also work here. You can also just use up to a teaspoon of salt and a few cracks of black pepper.
- As for the Everything Bagel Seasoning, you can substitute it with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or flaky salt. The Everything Bagel Seasoning can also be omitted if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 2sliders | Calories: 728kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 49g | Sodium: 954mg | Fiber: 1g