Mini Cheddar Cheeseburgers with Caramelized Onions, Oven Fries and Caesar Salad

These mini cheeseburgers are packed with flavor: juicy beef patties, melted cheddar and sweet caramelized onions on soft slider buns. They’re served with crispy oven fries seasoned to perfection and a fresh Caesar salad with Parmesan.

Perfect for a casual dinner or game day, these sliders come together quickly with simple ingredients. The smoky mustard and ketchup on the side add the perfect finishing touch.

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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

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

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different cheese?

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

How do I make the fries extra crispy?

Soak the potato wedges in cold water for 30 minutes, then pat dry before tossing with oil and seasoning. Roast on a preheated baking sheet.

Can I prepare the caramelized onions ahead of time?

Yes, caramelized onions can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat before assembling the sliders.