# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Patties
01 - 1.1 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1/2 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 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 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
15 - 1 small tomato, thinly sliced
16 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
17 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
18 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
# Preparation Steps:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, smoked paprika, and onion powder until smooth. Refrigerate until serving time.
02 - Combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Mix gently to avoid overworking. Divide into 12 equal portions and shape into thin patties, making them slightly wider than the buns to account for shrinkage during cooking.
03 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 2 to 3 minutes per side until well-browned and cooked through. During the final minute of cooking, place a half-slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover briefly to melt.
04 - Brush the cut sides of slider buns with melted butter. Toast in a dry skillet or under the broiler until golden and lightly crisped, about 1 to 2 minutes.
05 - Spread a generous layer of special sauce on both top and bottom buns. Place a cheesy beef patty on each bottom bun. Layer with dill pickle slice, red onion, tomato, and lettuce as desired. Cap with top bun and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
06 - Arrange sliders on a serving platter and serve immediately while hot and cheese is melted.
