Mini Man Burgers Alton Brown

Sink your teeth into Alton Brown’s irresistible Mini Man Burgers, a mouthwatering recipe that packs big flavor into bite-sized perfection! These sliders feature juicy, seasoned ground beef patties cooked to tender perfection, topped with gooey melted American cheese, sweet caramelized onions, and tangy dill pickles—all tucked into perfectly toasted mini buns. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes, this recipe is ideal for entertaining, game-day snacking, or satisfying a burger craving without the commitment of a full-sized sandwich. Serve them as appetizers, party bites, or a fun family dinner centerpiece—these mini burgers are sure to steal the show!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 whole Small yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Dill pickles, sliced
• 6 slices American cheese slices
• 6 whole Mini burger buns
• 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Finely dice the yellow onion.

Step 2

In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the diced onion. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and caramelized. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

Divide the ground beef into 6 even portions and shape into small patties approximately 2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. Season each patty with kosher salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 4

In the same skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the patties to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side without pressing down.

Step 5

Flip the patties and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Place a slice of American cheese on each patty during the final minute of cooking to allow cheese to melt.

Step 6

While the patties are cooking, slice the mini burger buns in half and toast them lightly on a separate dry skillet or in a toaster oven, cut side down.

Step 7

To assemble, place a patty on the bottom half of each bun. Top with a small spoonful of caramelized onions and a few slices of dill pickle. Cover with the top half of the bun.

Step 8

Secure with a toothpick if serving as appetizers, and serve immediately. Enjoy your Mini Man Burgers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1062.2 grams (1062.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2534

Total Fat 179.70g	230%
Saturated Fat 79.80g	399%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.40g
Cholesterol 514mg	171%
Sodium 5737mg	249%
Total Carbohydrate 116.80g	42%
Dietary Fiber 9.40g	34%
Total Sugars 27.90g
Protein 127.10g	254%

Vitamin D 64IU	320%
Calcium 1415mg	109%
Iron 17mg	96%
Potassium 1983mg	42%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.4%

Protein: 19.6%

Carbs: 18.0%