Description
Get ready to elevate your burger game with these mouthwatering Cowboy Butter BBQ Hamburger Sliders!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 12 brioche slider buns
- 12 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by heating your skillet or grill over medium-high heat. While it warms up, take a large mixing bowl and combine the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Make sure to distribute the seasoning evenly, as it enhances the natural flavor of the beef. After seasoning, form the meat into 12 small patties. You want each one to be uniform in size to ensure they cook evenly.
- Once your skillet or grill is hot, lightly oil it to prevent sticking. Carefully place the patties on the heated surface, cooking for about 3–4 minutes on each side. Just before taking them off the heat, lay a slice of sharp cheddar cheese atop each patty, allowing it to melt. While the patties are cooking, toast your brioche buns until they reach a lovely golden brown. This adds a delicious crunch and ensures they won’t become soggy when you add all the fillings.
- While your patties reach perfection and the cheese melts, it’s time to prepare the cowboy butter. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic, chopped parsley, crushed red pepper flakes, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and smoked paprika. Stir this delightful mixture until it becomes fragrant and well combined. This creamy, herby concoction is essential; it adds incredible flavor to your sliders!
- Now that everything is cooked and ready, it’s time to assemble your sliders. Start with the bottom halves of the toasted brioche buns. Place each cheesy beef patty onto the buns, and then drizzle generously with your homemade cowboy butter. Top with the other half of the bun and garnish with sliced green onions for a pop of color and flavor. Serve these sliders immediately while they’re warm and melty, and enjoy them with extra cowboy butter on the side for dipping!
Notes
Make your cowboy butter a day in advance for enhanced flavors and ease of preparation. If storing leftovers, keep the patties and cowboy butter separate to maintain freshness. Feel free to experiment with different cheese types, such as pepper jack or gouda, for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Protein: 20 g