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Crispy Smash Burger Sliders Recipe Easy Tangy Comeback Sauce Included

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These crispy smash burger sliders with tangy comeback sauce offer a perfect balance of crunchy crust, melty cheese, and zesty sauce, making them an easy and satisfying meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or canola oil
  • 8 mini slider buns, lightly toasted
  • 4 slices American cheese, halved
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • A handful of leafy lettuce or baby spinach
  • 8 pickle slices (optional)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • A few dashes hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Make the tangy comeback sauce: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and hot sauce if using. Add fresh lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, mix well, and refrigerate.
  2. Prep the buns and toppings: Slice mini slider buns in half and toast lightly. Thinly slice red onions and wash lettuce or baby spinach. Set aside pickles.
  3. Form the beef balls: Divide ground beef into 8 equal portions and roll into loose balls. Season each with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat the skillet: Place cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil, and heat until smoking hot.
  5. Smash the patties: Place 2-3 beef balls on the skillet spaced apart. Press each ball firmly to about ¼-inch thickness and hold for 10 seconds to set crust. Cook 2-3 minutes.
  6. Flip and cheese: Flip patties carefully, add half a slice of American cheese on each, and cook another 1-2 minutes until edges are crispy and cheese melts.
  7. Assemble sliders: Spread comeback sauce on bottom bun, layer with lettuce, patty, sliced onions, and pickles. Cap with top bun.
  8. Serve immediately: Enjoy hot and fresh with extra comeback sauce for dipping.

Notes

Use 80/20 ground beef for best juiciness and crispy edges. Do not press patties repeatedly to avoid drying out. Make comeback sauce fresh and refrigerate for best flavor. Cook patties in batches to maintain skillet heat. Leftover patties can be reheated gently in skillet; buns and sauce store separately.

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