# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Patties
01 - 1.1 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
04 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
→ Special Sauce
05 - 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
06 - 2 tablespoons ketchup
07 - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
08 - 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
09 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - ½ teaspoon 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 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing buns)
18 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
# How-To:
01 - In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, smoked paprika, and onion powder. Chill until ready to use.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Gently mix without overworking. Divide into 12 equal portions and shape into small patties, slightly larger than the buns to account for shrinkage during cooking.
03 - Heat a large skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. In the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a half-slice of cheddar cheese and allow to melt.
04 - Brush the cut sides of buns with melted butter. Toast in a dry skillet over medium heat or in the oven until golden and lightly crisped.
05 - Spread special sauce on both the top and bottom buns. Place a cheesy patty on each bottom bun, top with a pickle slice, and add onion, tomato, and lettuce as desired. Cap with the top bun and sprinkle sesame seeds on top if using.
06 - Serve immediately while hot for best results.
