Description
Double Cheese Fry Sliders are juicy, flavor-packed mini beef burgers, stacked with two types of melty cheese and crispy seasoned fries, all wrapped inside soft slider buns. Finished with a creamy, tangy sauce and optional fresh garnishes, they’re the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack or main dish for parties, game days, or casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sliders:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 slider buns
For the Cheese and Toppings:
- 4 slices cheddar cheese, halved
- 4 slices American cheese, halved
- 1 cup frozen seasoned fries (or curly fries)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon pickle juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Optional Garnish:
- Pickle slices
- Shredded lettuce
- Thinly sliced red onion
Instructions
- Prepare the Fries: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the frozen fries on a baking sheet and toss them with olive oil to ensure even crispiness. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping once halfway, until they’re golden and crisp.
- Make the Beef Patties: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Mix just until combined, then divide into 8 equal portions and shape into patties slightly larger than your slider buns.
- Cook the Patties: Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until just cooked through to your desired doneness.
- Add the Cheese: In the last minute of cooking, top each beef patty with half a slice of cheddar and half a slice of American cheese. Cover the pan or grill to help the cheese melt thoroughly and become gooey.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, pickle juice, and garlic powder until smooth and combined. Set aside.
- Toast the Buns: Lightly toast the slider buns on a dry skillet or in the oven until golden, which helps prevent them from getting soggy.
- Assemble the Sliders: Spread a generous spoonful of sauce on the bottom halves of each bun. Place a cheesy beef patty on each, then top with a few crispy fries and any desired garnishes such as pickles, shredded lettuce, or red onion. Cap with the top buns.
- Serve: Serve the sliders immediately while warm, cheesy, and gooey for the best experience.
Notes
- You can use any variety of frozen fries, but seasoned or curly fries add extra flavor and crunch.
- Customize the sliders with your favorite garnishes or sauces for a personal twist.
- Swap in turkey or plant-based patties for a lighter or vegetarian version.
- Slider buns can be replaced with Hawaiian rolls for a touch of sweetness.
- Double the sauce recipe if serving with extra fries on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 575mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg