Mini Cheeseburger Sliders

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 8 slider buns
• 8 American cheese slices
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp ketchup (optional)
• 2 tbsp mustard (optional)
• ¼ cup pickle slices (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine ground beef with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix gently.
2. Form the seasoned beef into 8 small, thin patties, sized to fit your slider buns.
3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
4. Place the bottom halves of the slider buns on a baking sheet. Top each with a cooked patty and a slice of American cheese.
5. Place the top halves of the buns on top of the cheese. Bake for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and buns are lightly toasted.
6. Serve immediately with desired condiments like ketchup, mustard, and pickle slices.