Juicy beef, zesty pickles, and creamy ranch meet melted cheese on slider buns for crave-worthy party bites.
# What you'll need:
→ Sliders
01 - 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
→ Ranch Spread
06 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
07 - 2 tablespoons buttermilk
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped or 1 teaspoon dried dill
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
10 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
13 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Assembly
14 - 8 slider buns
15 - 8 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese
16 - 16 to 24 dill pickle chips
17 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
18 - 1 teaspoon dried dill (optional, for topping)
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a mixing bowl. Divide into 8 equal portions and shape into patties slightly larger than the slider buns.
03 - Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high. Sear each patty for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through.
04 - Whisk mayonnaise, buttermilk, dill, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
05 - Slice slider buns and arrange bottoms on the prepared baking sheet. Spread each base with a generous layer of ranch spread.
06 - Place a cooked beef patty onto each prepared bun base. Layer with a slice of cheese and 2–3 dill pickle chips.
07 - Place bun tops over assembled sliders. Brush them with melted butter and sprinkle with dried dill, if desired.
08 - Bake sliders for 5 minutes or until cheese melts and buns are lightly toasted.
09 - Serve warm, accompanied by extra ranch spread for dipping if desired.
