Cozy Smash Burger Slider Recipe Easy Mini Brioche Lunchbox Ideas
These cozy smash burger sliders feature juicy, crispy-edged beef patties nestled in soft, buttery mini brioche buns. Perfect for quick lunches or casual gatherings, they combine comfort and ease with bold flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 sliders 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 8 mini brioche buns
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp (28 g) butter, softened
- Dill pickles, sliced
- Ketchup, to taste
- Mustard, to taste
- Onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until smoking hot, about 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, gently mix the ground beef with salt and freshly ground black pepper, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- Divide the beef into 8 equal balls, about 2 ounces (57 g) each. Do not flatten yet.
- Spread softened butter on the cut sides of each mini brioche bun and set aside.
- Place 2-3 meatballs on the hot skillet without overcrowding, then immediately press down firmly with a spatula to smash them into thin patties. Hold pressure for 10-15 seconds.
- Cook patties undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until edges are deeply browned and crispy.
- Flip each patty carefully, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until cheese melts and patties are cooked through.
- While patties finish cooking, toast the buttered buns cut side down on a separate pan or the same skillet for about 1 minute until golden and slightly crispy.
- Assemble sliders by placing each patty on a toasted bun bottom, adding pickles, optional onion slices, and drizzling ketchup and mustard.
- Top with the bun’s top half and serve immediately.
Notes
Do not press patties too thin or too hard to retain juiciness. Let patties cook undisturbed to form a crispy crust. Toast buns with butter to prevent sogginess. Patties can be shaped ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours before cooking. For gluten-free options, use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps. For dairy-free, use dairy-free cheese and olive oil spread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
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