Mini cheeseburgers with tender, seasoned beef, melty cheese, and buttery toasted buns. Perfect for parties, game day, or fast family dinners—kid-friendly, freezer-friendly, and fully customizable with your favorite halal toppings.
4slicescheddar, American, or Swiss cheese (halved or quartered)
2tablespoonsbutter, melted (for toasting buns)
pickle slices (optional, for serving)
lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)
tomato slices (optional, for serving)
red or white onion, thinly sliced (optional)
ketchup, mustard, and mayo (to taste)
Instructions
Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
In a mixing bowl, gently combine the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and, if using, Dijon and Worcestershire. Do not overmix.
Divide the beef into 8 equal portions (about 2 oz each). Shape into patties just slightly wider than the buns and press a small dimple in the center of each patty.
Add patties to the hot skillet. Sear 2–3 minutes on the first side without pressing down so they stay juicy.
Flip the patties and cook another 2–3 minutes, to desired doneness.
Top each patty with a piece of cheese during the last minute of cooking. Add a teaspoon of water to the pan and cover briefly to steam-melt the cheese.
While the cheese melts, brush the cut sides of the buns with melted butter and toast them cut-side down on the skillet or a second pan until golden.
Assemble the sliders: spread sauces on the bottom buns, add the cheesy patties, then pickles, lettuce, tomato, and onion if desired. Cap with top buns.
Serve immediately while warm and melty. For batches, transfer finished sliders to a baking sheet and keep warm in a low oven (200°F) while you finish the rest.
Make-ahead tip: Cook patties, cool, and refrigerate up to 3 days. Rewarm in a covered skillet over low heat, then assemble and serve.