# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 blend
→ Buns & Toppings
02 - 8 brioche slider buns
03 - 8 slices American cheese (or cheddar)
04 - 16 dill pickle chips
05 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
→ Secret Sauce
07 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
08 - 2 tablespoons ketchup
09 - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
10 - 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
11 - 1 teaspoon white vinegar
12 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
14 - Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Additional
15 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for toasting buns)
16 - Neutral cooking oil for griddle or skillet
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, garlic powder and paprika. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, mix until smooth, cover and refrigerate until assembly.
02 - Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions (about 2 ounces each). Gently form each portion into a loose ball without compacting the meat to preserve texture.
03 - Brush the cut sides of the brioche buns with the melted butter. Place cut-side down on a skillet or grill set to medium heat and toast until golden brown; set aside.
04 - Heat a griddle or large cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Lightly oil the surface to prevent sticking.
05 - Place 2 to 4 beef balls on the hot surface and immediately press each firmly with a spatula or press to about 1/4 inch thickness. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook undisturbed for 1 to 1½ minutes until edges are deeply browned and juices collect on top.
06 - Flip each patty, place a slice of cheese on the hot side of each patty and cook for an additional minute until the cheese melts and the patty is cooked through.
07 - Spread the secret sauce generously on both toasted bun halves. On the bottom bun layer shredded lettuce, place the cheeseburger patty, add pickle chips and sliced red onion, then top with the bun crown.
08 - Serve sliders while hot alongside preferred barbecue sides; if holding, keep assembled patties warm in a low oven and toast buns just before serving.
