BBQ Cheeseburger Sliders
Delicious mini burgers with tangy BBQ sauce and melted cheese, ideal for game days, parties, or simple dinners. Customize with favorite toppings for a satisfying bite.
Equipment
- 1 skillet or grill
- 1 bowl for mixing
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder optional
- 1 tsp onion powder optional
- 8 slider buns or small rolls
- 1 to 1½ cups shredded cheese cheddar, American, or preferred
- ½ to ¾ cup BBQ sauce plus extra for serving
- Optional toppings: sliced pickles diced onions, lettuce, tomato
Instructions
- Season ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder if using; gently mix and form into 8 small slider-sized patties.
- Heat skillet or grill over medium-high heat and cook patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- Brush cooked patties with BBQ sauce and warm briefly in the pan or on the grill to caramelize the sauce.
- Place each patty on a slider bun, top with shredded cheese to melt, and add optional toppings as desired.
- Serve the sliders warm with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
Notes
- Use a broiler or cover pan briefly to melt cheese faster.
- Add ranch or mayo for extra creaminess.
- Serve sliders with fries, chips, or slaw.
- Prepare patties ahead and refrigerate before cooking.