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A spatula lifts a square sandwich from a baking dish, showing layers of ground beef and macaroni with cheese between golden, sesame-seed-topped buns. Other sandwiches remain in the dish on a kitchen counter.

Mac and Cheese Burger sliders

These Mac and Cheese Burger Sliders are loaded with juicy seasoned ground beef, creamy mac and cheese, melty cheddar cheese, tangy pickles, sweet onions, and soft King's Hawaiian rolls. Finished with a buttery Worcestershire topping and served with a simple ketchup and mayo sauce, every bite is packed with classic cheeseburger flavor and creamy comfort food goodness. 
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • 2 baking dishes 1 baking dish used for the ground beef and the 2nd for the slider buns.
  • 2 Spatula's To not only serve the sliders but 2 spatulas are needed to transfer the cooked burger sheet to the buns.
  • 1 ice cream scooper To scoop the servings of Mac and Cheese on the sliders

Ingredients
  

Burger Layer

  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced onion

Sliders

Topping

  • ½ tablespoon butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch salt
  • Pinch black pepper

Instructions
 

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.

Step 2: Prepare the Burger Layer

  • In a 9x13 baking dish, spread about 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard across the bottom.
  • Add: 1½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt
  • Cracked black pepper to taste
  • Mix gently and press the beef evenly into the baking dish to form one large burger patty.
  • Sprinkle half of the chopped onions over the top.

Step 3: Bake the Burger

  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the beef is fully cooked.
  • Tip: If using frozen Stouffer's mac and cheese, start heating it now so it's ready when the burger comes out of the oven.

Step 4: Prepare the Slider Base

  • While the burger bakes, slice the King's Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally.
  • Place the bottom half of the rolls into a second 9x13 baking dish.
  • Layer the bottom rolls with:
  • Cheddar cheese slices
  • Grillo's pickle slices
  • Remaining chopped onions

Step 5: Transfer the Burger

  • Carefully lift the cooked burger patty from the first baking dish and place it directly on top of the cheese, pickles, and onions.

Step 6: Add the Mac and Cheese

  • Spread the prepared mac and cheese evenly over the burger layer.
  • Top with shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 7: Make the Burger Sauce

  • In a small bowl, combine ketchup and mayonnaise.
  • Spread the sauce onto the cut side of the top half of the slider buns.
  • Place the top buns over the sliders.

Step 8: Make the Butter Topping

  • In a small bowl, whisk together:
  • ½ tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • Brush generously over the tops of the rolls.

Step 9: Final Bake

  • Cover the sliders with foil and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Step 10: Serve

  • Slice into sliders and serve with extra ketchup and mayonnaise mixed together for dipping.
Keyword appetizer, family dinner, flavorful, party food
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