Description
Indulge in palm-sized gourmet cheeseburger sliders with juicy beef patties, melted sharp cheddar cheese, and a tangy garlic mayo finish. Built for bold flavor and irresistible gooey layers.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs 80% lean ground beef
12 mini brioche burger buns
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese (aged, broken into slices)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp smoked paprika (optional)
2 tbsp sour cream
2 cloves garlic (for pressing)
1 tbsp mayonnaise (garlic-flavored)
1 tbsp olive oil (or non-halal alternative)
Fresh thyme sprigs (optional, for aroma infusion)
Instructions
Combine ground beef with salt, pepper, and optional smoked paprika in a bowl until just mixed.
Form 12 equal portions, shaping each into a patty slightly larger than buns with a thumb indentation.
Press a garlic clove twice into the top of each patty for aromatic marks.
Chill patties for 15 minutes to firm edges.
Heat skillet to 450°F and cook patties 4 minutes per side. Add a slice of cheddar during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Toast buns in oven or on skillet for 30 seconds.
Layer each patty on bottom bun with a dollop of sour cream. Add optional thyme-sprinkled buns for infused aroma.
Spread garlic mayo on top buns for tangy finish and serve warm.
Notes
Use halal-certified beef for assurance
Chill patties even if time-crunched
Double parchment prevents sticking
Rest patties 5 minutes post-cooking to preserve juices
Alternate with lean or turkey beef for dietary adapt
Thyme can be substituted with ground rosemary
No alcohol required for flavor success
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Baking
- Method: Pan-searing + Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg