# What You Need:
→ Beef Patties
01 - 1.1 lb ground beef, 80/20 blend recommended
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - ½ tsp black pepper
04 - ½ tsp garlic powder
→ Special Sauce
05 - 4 tbsp mayonnaise
06 - 2 tbsp ketchup
07 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard
08 - 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
09 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
10 - ½ tsp onion powder
→ Slider Assembly
11 - 12 mini slider buns
12 - 6 slices cheddar cheese, halved
13 - 12 dill pickle slices
14 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
15 - 1 small tomato, thinly sliced
16 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
17 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
18 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
# How To Make:
01 - In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, smoked paprika, and onion powder until smooth. Refrigerate 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, making them 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. During the last minute of cooking, place a half-slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover briefly to melt.
04 - Brush the cut sides of the slider buns with melted butter. Toast in a dry skillet or under the broiler until golden brown and lightly crisp, about 1-2 minutes.
05 - Spread special sauce generously on both the top and bottom buns. Place a cheesy patty on each bottom bun, then layer with a pickle slice, red onion, tomato, and lettuce as desired. Cap with the top bun. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if using.
06 - Arrange sliders on a platter and serve immediately while hot for best texture and flavor.
