Cheeseburger Sliders

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 12 slider buns
• 6 American cheese slices
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
• ¼ cup dill pickles (optional)
• 2 tbsp ketchup (optional)
• 2 tbsp mustard (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine ground beef with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Form the seasoned beef into 12 small, thin patties, roughly the size of the slider buns.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
4. Slice the slider buns in half horizontally. Arrange the bottom halves in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
5. Place a cooked patty on each bottom bun, then top each patty with half a slice of American cheese.
6. Cover with the top halves of the buns. In a small bowl, melt butter and stir in sesame seeds (if using). Brush over the tops of the buns.
7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and buns are lightly toasted.
8. Serve immediately with optional pickles, ketchup, and mustard.