Description
White Castle sliders bring nostalgic comfort right to kitchen counters, perfectly capturing midwestern diner charm with mini burger magic. Miniature beef patties nestled on steamed buns deliver classic flavor that connects generations of burger enthusiasts you’ll savor bite by bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Beef
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Assembling Ingredients:
- 12 dinner rolls, cut in half
- 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 10–12 Kraft American Cheese Slices (cut each slice into 4 squares)
- 20–24 dill pickle chips
- 1/4 cup water
Optional Condiments:
- ketchup
- mustard
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend ground beef with beef base and garlic powder until ingredients are uniformly incorporated.
- Prepare a 9×13 baking sheet by lining with parchment paper, then distribute the meat mixture evenly across the surface.
- Precisely slice the meat into 12 uniform squares matching dinner roll dimensions, creating 5 strategic perforations in each patty using a spoon’s handle.
- Transition patties to the freezer and chill for a comprehensive 3-hour period to solidify texture.
- Activate oven to 450°F, positioning rack in central position.
- Extract frozen patties, discard parchment, and arrange directly onto baking sheet.
- Disperse chopped onions across sheet, introducing 1/4 cup water for moisture, then position frozen patties atop onion layer.
- Season generously with salt and pepper, then roast for precisely 10 minutes, enabling beef to steam-cook thoroughly.
- After initial roasting, delicately position dinner roll bottoms atop each meat patty.
- Strategically place roll tops in alternating arrangement, returning sheet to oven for an additional 3-minute heating cycle.
- Remove from oven and carefully transfer sliders using spatula, ensuring onions remain attached.
- Crown each slider with three cheese slices, then embellish with optional condiments like ketchup, mustard, and pickle chips.
- Complete assembly by crowning with top buns and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Select lean ground beef for a healthier version, reducing fat content while maintaining juicy flavor.
- Create uniform patties by using a ruler or template to ensure consistent sizing and even cooking.
- Punch holes in patties to help steam escape, preventing them from becoming dense and tough during baking.
- Freeze patties beforehand to help them maintain shape and improve texture during cooking.
- Try different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or pepper jack for unique flavor profiles.
- Use low-sodium Better Than Bouillon to control salt intake without compromising taste.
- Swap dinner rolls with gluten-free alternatives for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prepare caramelized onions beforehand for deeper, richer flavor in the sliders.
- Consider adding fresh herbs like chopped chives or parsley for extra aromatic dimension.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg