It’s July, the 4th is days away, and everyone is most likely checking out for the long weekend ahead. Aside from planning your summer fun, you’re probably brainstorming your menus for Thursday. ME TOO! We have so many family members and friends in town this week for my brother’s wedding. And you better believe they expect yummy summertime foods while they’re here. Our 4th will be filled with festivities, and I’m already planning to bring these sliders! They’re a hit every time.
Summers in Cleveland were always filled with family parties and burgers on the grill. Dad would grill out burgers a few times a month—simple cheeseburgers but delicious nonetheless. Now that the 4th is here, I wanted to share something burger-like that could be fun as an appetizer or a meal: cheeseburger sliders!! But my cheeseburger sliders are not the usual. I add special flavors to mine that make them even yummier. These have been such a family favorite recently. My brothers especially have been loving them!
Here are the Details
Step 1: make the special sauce Most special sauces are often made with mayo, hot sauce, and maybe some pickle juice. Pretty basic. For my sauce, I like to make it spicy, sweet, and salty using sweet Thai chili sauce, ketchup, garlic, and a good splash of tamari too. It’s kind of like my bang bang sauce with the addition of ketchup. It’s insanely delicious over any burger!
Step 2: make the burger patties So, essentially, this is like a hamburger helper. Brown the meat: you can use beef, chicken, or turkey, but we typically like beef. Once the meat is browned, add some gochujang, onion powder, garlic powder, and a few splashes of Worcestershire sauce. Then, season with salt and pepper. The gochujang makes these sliders so delicious. You don’t know it’s there, but you do taste the slight amount of spice. Together with the salty tamari, it’s so delicious.
Step 3: layer the sliders I like using the King Hawaiian Rolls for my sliders. Cut the rolls in half and layer with slices of cheddar cheese. Add the meat and drizzle with special sauce. It’s the best. Finish with shredded spicy cheddar or pepper jack cheese and pickles. Then, add the top half of the buns! Step 4: the garlic butter Next, make the garlic butter topping. Softened butter mixed with garlic, herbs, and Parmesan. Spread the butter all over the top of the rolls. Now, add sesame seeds! Step 5: bake Okay, now you can bake. I like to cover my rolls with foil, then uncover them at the end to get them toasty! They will come out of the oven with melty cheese and smell so delicious!! These sliders are just like a grilled burger but with a little more sauce and flavor. And with delicious garlic butter in every bite. I’m excited for you all to make these this summer! They’re so much fun and great for feeding guests all summer long! Be sure to make a double batch when serving a crowd – there never seems to be enough!
Looking for other summer appetizer recipes? Here are a few ideas: Honey Whipped Feta with Garlic Herb Roasted Olives Soft Garlic Herb Cheddar Cheese Bread Charred Peppers with Marinated Feta and Tzatziki Spicy Ranch Chex Mix Lastly, if you make these Pull Apart Cheeseburger Sliders, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
