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Crispy Sheet Pan Smash Burger Sliders with Special Sauce

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These crispy sheet pan smash burger sliders deliver the perfect golden-brown crust and juicy center, all made easily on one pan with a tangy, creamy homemade special sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon yellow or white onion powder
  • 12 mini slider buns, lightly toasted
  • Cheddar cheese slices, cut to fit buns (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 grams) butter, melted
  • ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) pickle relish (sweet or dill)
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • Optional toppings: sliced dill pickles, shredded lettuce or thinly sliced iceberg, thin tomato slices, red onion rings

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large bowl, gently mix the ground beef with salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Do not overwork the meat.
  3. Divide the beef into 12 equal portions (about 2 ounces / 57 grams each). Roll each portion loosely into a ball and place on the sheet pan spaced evenly.
  4. Using a metal spatula or bench scraper, press down firmly on each ball until about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick to create the patties with rough edges.
  5. Bake the patties in the oven for 8 minutes until edges start crisping and browning.
  6. Remove the pan and quickly top each patty with a small square of cheddar cheese. Return to oven and bake for another 2 minutes until cheese melts.
  7. While cheese melts, brush the slider buns with melted butter and toast them on a wire rack in the oven or in a skillet until golden, about 3-4 minutes.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, pickle relish, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  9. Assemble the sliders by spreading a generous dollop of special sauce on the bottom buns, adding the crispy patty, then layering with pickles, lettuce, tomato, and onions if desired. Cap with the top bun.
  10. Serve immediately while hot, ideally with crunchy sides like pickles or chips.

Notes

Use 80/20 ground beef for juicy, crispy burgers. Do not overwork the meat to keep sliders tender. Press patties firmly to get crispy edges. Toast buns separately with melted butter for best texture. If edges brown too fast, tent pan with foil. Keep sauce chilled until assembly. For gluten-free, use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps. Cheese is optional and can be substituted or omitted for dairy-free.

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