Juicy Cheddar Sliders with Caramelized Onion and Crispy Fries

Get ready for a fun and flavorful dinner that feels like a treat! These mini cheeseburger sliders are loaded with sweet caramelized onions, gooey mild cheddar and all the classic fixings. The patties are seasoned with Worcestershire sauce and cooked until juicy, then nestled in soft toasted buns.

On the side, you’ll find crispy oven-baked fries seasoned with a special blend, plus a crisp Caesar salad with Parmesan. Serve everything with smoky mustard and ketchup for dipping-it’s a complete meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table.

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Ingredients

6 unit Slider BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Baby LettuceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Fry SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

12 ounce PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce Caesar DressingView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 ounce Smoky MustardView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 tablespoon Parmesan CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit KetchupView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit BroccoliView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.66 tablespoon Worcestershire SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 slice Sliced Mild Cheddar CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) with racks in the top and middle positions. Wash and dry all produce. Cut the potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Halve, peel and thinly slice the onion. Cut each slice of cheddar into 6 small squares (you’ll have 12 squares total). Trim and discard the root end from the lettuce; dry the leaves thoroughly, then chop into bite-size pieces.
2. On a baking sheet, toss the potato wedges with a drizzle of oil, the fry seasoning, salt and pepper. Roast on the top rack, tossing halfway through, until crisp and tender, 20-25 minutes.
3. While the fries roast, heat a large drizzle of oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 8-10 minutes. If the onion browns too quickly, lower the heat and add a splash of water.
4. Add 2 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce and 1 teaspoon sugar to the pan with the onion. Cook, stirring, until the onion is caramelized, 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the caramelized onion to a small bowl and wipe out the pan.
5. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Mix gently and form into six ½-inch-thick patties.
6. Heat a drizzle of oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook to your desired doneness, 2-3 minutes per side. If there is excess grease, carefully drain it. Turn off the heat and top each patty with two squares of cheddar. Cover the pan until the cheese melts, 1-2 minutes. Meanwhile, place the slider buns directly on the middle oven rack and toast until warmed through, 2-3 minutes.
7. In a medium bowl, toss the chopped lettuce with the Caesar dressing and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Once the buns are toasted, gently separate the tops from the bottoms. Fill each bun with caramelized onion and a cheesy patty. Divide the sliders, salad and oven fries among plates. Serve with ketchup and smoky mustard on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of cheese?

Yes, you can substitute mild cheddar with American, provolone or your favorite melting cheese.

Can I make these sliders ahead of time?

The patties and caramelized onions can be prepared in advance and refrigerated. Reheat the patties in a pan and toast the buns just before serving.

What can I serve instead of fries?

You can swap the fries for a side of sweet potato wedges, a simple green salad or roasted vegetables.