# What You Need:
→ Beef Patties
01 - 1.1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - 0.5 tsp black pepper
04 - 0.5 tsp garlic powder
→ Special Sauce
05 - 4 tbsp mayonnaise
06 - 2 tbsp ketchup
07 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard
08 - 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
09 - 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 0.5 tsp onion powder
→ Sliders Assembly
11 - 12 mini slider buns
12 - 6 slices cheddar cheese, halved
13 - 12 dill pickle slices
14 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
15 - 1 small tomato, thinly sliced (optional)
16 - 1 cup shredded lettuce (optional)
17 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
18 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, smoked paprika, and onion powder in a small bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until assembly.
02 - Combine ground beef with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Mix gently and portion into 12 equal pieces. Shape into thin patties slightly wider than the buns to account for shrinkage during cooking.
03 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place patties in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until well-browned and cooked through. During the final minute of cooking, top each patty with a half-slice of cheddar cheese and cover briefly to melt.
04 - Brush the cut sides of slider buns generously with melted butter. Toast in a dry skillet over medium heat or under the broiler until golden and crisp.
05 - Spread a layer of special sauce on both the top and bottom buns. Place a cheesy patty on each bottom bun, then add a dill pickle slice followed by optional red onion, tomato, and shredded lettuce. Top with the bun and sprinkle sesame seeds if using.
06 - Arrange sliders on a platter and serve immediately while hot and cheesy.
