September Recipe - Cheeseburger Sliders

Another favorite from What’s Gaby Cooking. September’s STROLL magazine highlighted this delicious slider recipe that comes together easily on a busy day. Don’t skip the special sauce.

Cheeseburger Sliders  

Ingredients for Sliders

• 12 slider buns such as brioche buns or Hawaiian rolls

• 1 pound ground beef

• 2 teaspoons garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper 

• ¼ cup special sauce (ingredients listed below)

• 6 slices cheddar cheese

• 1 cup freshly grated colby jack cheese

Ingredients for special sauce 

• ¼ cup mayonnaise

• 1 tablespoon ketchup

• 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish

• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

• kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions for Sliders

1. Pre-heat over to 350 F.  Slice the entire slab of slider rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom of the rolls on a baking dish or sheet. Prepare the special sauce according to instructions below.  

2. Prepare ground beef. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and break up with the bottom of a wooden spoon, crisping up until browned. Stir in the garlic, salt and pepper. Let cook for about 8-10 minutes until crispy. Remove from the heat. 

3. Build the cheeseburgers. Place the sliced sharp cheddar on the bottom layer of the slider buns and then carefully transfer the ground beef mixture on top of the cheese. Drizzle the house sauce on top of the beef and then sprinkle with the shredded cheese. Top with the top slab of slider buns. Brush lightly with olive oil.

4. Bake sliders. Transfer the baking dish with the sliders into the oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Serve immediately alongside ketchup, mustard, relish etc. 

Instructions for Special Sauce 

1. Whisk all ingredients together until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.