Mini Sliders with Caramelized Onions and Cheese
Ingredients
- For the Sliders
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)
- 8 mini slider buns
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking onions)
- 1 cup caramelized onions (about 2 medium onions)
- 4–8 slices of cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or American), halved if needed
- Optional toppings: pickles, lettuce, tomato
- For the Caramelized Onions
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar (optional, to enhance caramelization)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Caramelized Onions : Slice onions thinly. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet, add onions, salt, and sugar. Cook on medium heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and soft.
- Step 2: Season and Shape Patties : Combine ground beef with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Form into 8 equal mini patties.
- Step 3: Cook Patties : Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side until cooked through. Add cheese in the last minute to melt.
- Step 4: Toast Buns : Lightly toast slider buns on the skillet or grill until golden.
- Step 5: Assemble Sliders : Place cooked patty on the bottom bun, top with caramelized onions, and cover with the top bun. Add optional toppings if desired.
- Step 6: Serve : Serve immediately while warm and cheese is melted.