Recipes

Cheesy Burger Sliders with Baked Fries & Veggie Sticks

Turn your 4-oz burger patties into cheesy mini sliders for a meal the whole family will love. These sliders use juicy, pre-formed ground beef patties (usually 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio) that are cooked and halved to create 8 perfect slider-sized burgers. Pair them with oven-baked fries and fresh veggie sticks for a balanced and hands-on dinner.

Ingredients:

For the Sliders:

• 4 x 4oz beef burger patties

• 8 slider buns

• 8 slices of cheddar or American cheese

• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

• 1 large tomato, sliced

• 1 cup shredded lettuce

• ½ cup pickles (optional)

• 2 tbsp ketchup

• 2 tbsp mayonnaise

• 1 tbsp butter (for toasting buns)

For the Oven-Baked Fries:

• 3 large russet potatoes

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt & pepper to taste

Veggie Sticks (optional side):

• 2 carrots

• 2 celery sticks

• ½ cup ranch or hummus for dipping

Instructions:

Step 1: Prep the Fries

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Wash and cut potatoes into ½-inch thick fries.

3. Toss fries in olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

4. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy.

Step 2: Cook the Burger Patties

1. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.

2. Season patties lightly with salt and pepper.

3. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).

4. In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheese on each patty and cover until melted.

Step 3: Toast the Buns

1. In a clean pan, melt 1 tbsp butter.

2. Lightly toast the insides of each bun half for 1–2 minutes until golden.

Step 4: Assemble the Sliders

1. Slice each 4-oz patty in half to create 8 mini burger pieces.

2. Spread mayo and ketchup on buns.

3. Layer with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles (if using), and the cheesy patty half.

4. Top with bun and serve!

Step 5: Prep the Veggie Sticks

1. Peel and cut carrots and celery into sticks.

2. Serve with ranch or hummus on the side.

Seasoning & Serving:

• Lightly season the patties with salt and pepper only, to let the beef shine.

• For an extra kick, sprinkle burger seasoning or garlic salt before grilling.

• Serve everything on a large platter with fries on one side, sliders in the middle, and veggie sticks in a cup or bowl.