Chopped Cheeseburger Sliders
These chopped cheeseburger sliders are griddle smash burgers chopped and folded with crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, and homemade burger sauce, piled onto buttery garlic-toasted King's Hawaiian rolls. A smash-and-chop slider for game day and cookouts.
Equipment
- Griddle, Flat-Top Grill, or Cast Iron Skillet
- Burger Press or Heavy Metal Spatula
- Two Spatulas (for chopping)
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Smash Burgers
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 8 slices American cheese
Chopped Mix
- 8 slices bacon, cooked crispy and chopped
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup diced white onion
- 1/2 cup crispy fried onions
Burger Sauce
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp sweet relish
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Sliders
- 1 package King's Hawaiian Slider Rolls
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- sliced pickles optional, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Cook the bacon until crispy. Drain and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Preheat the griddle to 425-450°F. Divide the beef into 8 portions, smash thin, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook 2-3 minutes until a deep crust develops, flip, top with American cheese, and melt completely.
- On a clean section of the griddle, pile together the iceberg lettuce, diced tomato, white onion, crispy bacon, crispy fried onions, and half the burger sauce. Place the cheeseburgers on top.
- Using two spatulas, chop and fold everything together until evenly combined into a flavorful chopped cheeseburger mixture.
- Slice the King's Hawaiian rolls in half. Mix melted butter with garlic powder, brush onto the cut sides, and toast on the griddle until golden brown.
- Spread additional burger sauce on the toasted rolls. Pile the chopped mixture onto the bottom buns, top with pickles if desired, add top buns, slice into individual sliders, and serve immediately.
Notes
Don't Overwork the Beef: Loosely packed beef makes tender burgers with crispy edges.
Let the Crust Develop: Resist moving the burgers before flipping; the caramelized crust is the whole point.
Use Iceberg Lettuce: It gives the perfect crunch and holds up to the hot chopped mix.
Toast the Rolls: Toasted King's Hawaiian rolls add texture and prevent soggy sliders.
Double the Sauce: You'll want extra for dipping. Not sponsored — King's Hawaiian rolls and the equipment are simply what James uses.
Nutrition
Calories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 18gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 590mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g
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