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Mini Burgers for Parties: Compact Elegance in Every Bite

Mini Burgers for Parties: Compact Elegance in Every Bite


  • Author: Samantha Jones
  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 12 sliders

Description

These bite-sized mini burgers deliver juicy ground beef patties with melted cheese, toasted slider buns, and tangy pickles. Perfect for parties, holidays, or casual gatherings, they offer a handheld, customizable twist on classic American sliders with an easy, no-fail approach.


Ingredients

Ground beef
Slider buns
American cheese (substitute with provolone)
Smoked pickles (substitute with relish or jalapeños)
Onion
Ketchup
Mustard
Butter (use clarified for browning)


Instructions

Season ground beef with salt and pepper
Divide into 12 equal portions
Form into 1-inch thick patties
Press a cheese slice into the center of each patty
Heat a griddle to medium-high; cook patties 2-3 minutes per side until cheese melts
Toasty buns on buttered griddle 30-60 seconds
Brush buns with ketchup-mustard mix; layer patties and pickles

Notes

Chill patties 20 minutes before cooking for a cleaner sear
Use a microplane to shred onion evenly into the meat mixture
Pre-assemble condiments in small bowls for guest customization
Try a cast iron skillet for restaurant-quality crust on patties

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Stovetop Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slider
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg