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Easy Crispy Sheet Pan Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe with Secret Sauce

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These easy crispy sheet pan cheeseburger sliders are crispy on the edges, juicy in the middle, topped with gooey cheese and a tangy, smoky secret sauce. Perfect for busy nights and casual gatherings, they bake on one pan for easy cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 12 slider buns
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 200 grams)
  • ½ cup diced onion (about 75 grams)
  • ¼ cup ketchup (60 ml)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (120 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (15 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (5 ml)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (2.5 ml)
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (2.5 ml)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 12 thin pickle slices (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (30 grams)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Mix the ground beef, diced onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Combine gently without overmixing.
  3. Lightly oil the sheet pan and press the beef mixture evenly into it about ½ inch thick.
  4. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes until edges start to brown and crisp.
  5. Remove from oven and sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly over the beef. Return to oven for 5 more minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. While cheese melts, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper to make the secret sauce.
  7. Slice the slider buns in half and place cut side up on another baking sheet. Brush melted butter generously on top.
  8. Toast the buns in the oven for 3-5 minutes until golden, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  9. Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to slice the beef into 12 equal sliders directly in the pan.
  10. Assemble sliders by spreading secret sauce on the bottom bun, adding a slider patty with melted cheese, a pickle slice if desired, and then the top bun.
  11. Serve immediately for best crispiness and flavor.

Notes

Do not overmix the beef to keep sliders tender. Use a pizza cutter for neat slicing. Watch the oven closely to avoid burning cheese or buns. Buttering the buns is key for a golden, crispy top. The secret sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated. Reheat sliders in the oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes to keep crispiness; avoid microwaving.

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