How to Make the Best Sliders

Test cook Christie Morrison makes host Bridget Lancaster iconic Sliders.
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[@GlennC789]

American cheese, yes! "This is no place for snobbery." I enjoy my occasional fancy cheeses, but nothing is better and more deliciously gooey on a burger, no matter the size.

[@xtina1610]

Just made these for dinner. They were a big hit. I used 1000 island dressing to save a little prep time. I only had shredded colby, which worked out pretty good. As long as you dont mind a little extra mess in the pan.

[@retroballer7166]

The split open zip lock bag and pie plate technique for forming patties is genius. Thank you!

[@geezermann7865]

Christie can cook for me anytime! And I love this easy sauce she made.

[@RayMacksKitchenandGrill]

I'm making these ASAP...

[@alexanderivory-brown118]

Oh my goodness I love your channel! I am glad you watch America's Test Kitchen too! I love this show! Bridget and Julia are the best and the rest of the crew is too. I watch it more now with them leading the show than before.

[@meBuck76]

Made these for a neighbor cookout and they were a hit! The flattening technique produced consistent sized patties and the American cheese and onions were the perfect complement for the overall taste. They went fast. Thanks!

[@juliehatcher5626]

Thank you, for the recipe! Looks delicious 😋 can’t Waite to try it.

[@teramariepruitt1303]

I've always wanted to try something like these...ty!

[@Bacchusmbt]

Just made the with nicely seasoned ground chicken thighs. Came out perfectly using the same techniques, they were gobbled down at my Super Bowl party!

[@brisbaneinsider7139]

Yeah the steaming buns part was the genius moment. Bravo.

[@darrinheike1495]

Sliders hack Use a dry erase pen to mark out the 4 inches on the inside bottom of your pie plate. 👍

[@hokirob]

I was thinking just a 4” piece of blue painter’s tape myself…

[@markslima1557]

Watching this video made me VIOLENTLY hungry!!! Delicious!!

[@jahjoeka]

Violently hungry? You need to get some help for that...

[@wendyaminzadeh2165]

These look so good

[@CarolgTX]

These look so delicious!!!!

[@HelloHollylynn]

I can’t wait to make this buying ingredients now!

[@emmalee9747]

These were fast , really easy, and delicious.

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

I've heard Bridget is never satisfied, but these sliders are spot on!!!

[@BrendaPhillips-hz6rh]

They look so good.

[@ensignofindustry1033]

5:50 so Skinner was right when he called them “steamed hams.” 🙌

[@beverlyfrederick7670]

OMG NOW IM CRAVING SLIDERS!

[@brandyrios3394]

these are superb!

[@richardmarten7500]

Ladies! Made them for the first time last night and they were sumptuous! Onions and American Cheese are definitely the way to go. Thanks!

[@jacquelinemassinello3451]

They look delicious 😋

[@carolineconnor2156]

Great instructions

[@yvobalcer]

I just bookmarked this recipe.

[@MrJAMESDAD1]

THESE ARE THE FREAKING BEST

[@carolineconnor2156]

Drooling 🤤

[@patrickdurham8393]

I travel 20 miles just to get sliders like these from a little bear and grill. Favorite butter ever!

[@amersklain4706]

I wonder if it would work putting the onions on the meat when you press it the first time. Once you press it from the ball stage to the first circle stage put the onions on it then. Then finish pressing it to the 4 inch mark. I don’t wanna overcook my onions, but when you flipped them I saw some of them fall off. I was thinking, “No! You’re losing oniony goodness!” It’s worth a try on one burger, at least, that way the whole batch isn’t ruined. Thanks for the upload.

[@johnfields7469]

that's exactly what I did when I made them last night, worked perfectly! no onions falling off when you flip them

[@rrichardson652]

I've cooked these several times. They are the BOMB! Thx Christie!

[@garrywilburn5229]

The backyard is so beautiful, does the sun ever shine?

[@vernabryant2894]

Delicious.

[@wendyaminzadeh2165]

Sliders maynot have this special sauce ,but the way she makes hers it does .

[@docink6175]

the sauce sounds promising, personally I prefer the burgers pressed into the onions on the first side then the onions are on top when flipped and cheesed but I also like doing the onions white castle way, use dried onions and rehydrate them on the griddle before mashing the meat on them.. thats not to say I wouldnt have eaten a half dozen or two of these....

[@malcolmxxx86]

so these are well done 2oz cheese burgers with some diced , cooked onion and steamed buns..plus the usual secret sauce/..I'm gonna try a single 6 oz med rare with caramelized onions and toast the buns...see if that tastes better and dill pickles instead

[@alexanderivory-brown118]

Perfect circles made me think about Spongebob lol

[@mdhj67]

Great idea with the onions.

[@cynthiajordan8751]

I wanna make them. I’m from Michigan and we had White Castles near our house. When we moved to Tennessee there is only Kristals The closest WC’s are in Nashville and London KY

[@Taricus]

We used to have one in Murfreesboro, but they closed down >_< I'm from Michigan too LOL!

[@cynthiajordan8751]

@@Taricus what part? We lived between Monroe and Detroit

[@Taricus]

@@cynthiajordan8751 Mason. It's a small town near Lansing 😁

[@SLYkutie]

Something about beef, onions and cheese that always goes well together. I'll have to try these! Thanks ladies!

[@cathys949]

Save the bag from inside your box of breakfast cereal! They make great tough bags for shaking the coating onto frying chicken, and to open up and use for pressing tortillas, pounding cutlets, and now, for flattening sliders! A great way to recycle! (I also use them for making crinkle toys for infants, placing a couple of layers of the bag inside the little loosely stuffed toy before sewing it closed. But that's a different show! )

[@GuiltyBystander58]

Chicken coated with Froot Loop dust. YUM! ;)

[@MeowMeow_95_]

No thanks…. Sounds like something a peasant would do. 😂

[@wademartinishere]

Drink a shot every time they say perfect

[@mikecushman7116]

I Love a Slider or 5

[@jerryrichards1572]

Can you freeze the patties before cooking? If so, how long would you cook on each side from frozen?

[@hubertdo4012]

Looks amazing and I’m sure it tastes amazing. However, look into White Castle slider recipes. Just season meat, flatten with a rolling pin. Bake it. Add cheese and cut into perfect sizes

[@Hullj]

Try dill plus sweet relish and add a touch od finely minced onion

[@jamesdiehl8690]

Throw some jalapeños on top, or a strip of bacon and you really got something!

[@63ah1275]

Sliders don't have burger sauce. Sliders are beef, onions and buns steamed over the onions and beef. Pickles and American are optional. Size doesn't matter. It's a method. Many classic sliders are on the small side, but size doesn’t define the slider.

[@Alteczar]

The acting is on points :D

[@victorbenner539]

OR instead of using the zip lock bag and whatever they used to press down the meat patty and a ruler, just use a burger press. If you don't have one , get one. They really work well and are the way to go for regular parties also.

[@Phornax7]

I have too many single use gadgets for the kitchen. I can't fit anymore.

[@fenderlead1]

I wonder if you used a pickle (diced) and used pickle juice instead of vinegar

[@danielworden4695]

I asked what goes good with a Slidder well I guess a Slidder😳

[@nevenven]

Would you guys do chicken sliders?

[@MSSMILYCHIC10]

When is Christy coming to my house!! 2 dozen please! After while crocodiles 🐊 😂🤗

[@robynfisher2076]

Is making needs tonight

[@markfinley7973]

Why don't you guys use and or test infrared thermometers!! Please?

[@GlitterGuru]

Isn’t the bottom bun cold and hard in contrast though?

[@stevelogan5475]

No sir, both sides of the bun will be soft & moist as these are steamed on the burger & not fried, hope that helps you friend, God bless you & yours

[@daveklein2826]

No

[@1911spyderco]

We always used wax paper to squish. I'm not cutting a ziplock. Too pricey if you make these a lot.

[@jerrygundecker743]

Maybe I simply missed it, but have you ever dedicated a show to State Fair Food? Might be too late this year, huh?

[@daveklein2826]

What does that have to do with the video

[@jerriecook6908]

That sounds like a fun video.

[@MrClay57]

Use Kings Hawaiian Sweet rolls..

[@a.mathis9454]

Why only steam 1/2 of the bun? Steam buns first then put sauce and burgers on them.

[@uprite88]

You thing you'd want to toast the bottom half.

[@a.mathis9454]

@@uprite88 you can, but it’s a different texture (White Castle steams buns on top of the burgers as they cook)

[@michellehawco8981]

The tenting and the residual heat from the patty would heat the bottom.

[@uprite88]

@@a.mathis9454 I've never had a White Castle/ slider, there's none in SF or near about. I just don't like soaky burgers, but I guess these are so small ;you'd eat them qucikly.

[@a.mathis9454]

@@uprite88 sliders don’t take long to cook (only 1/4 inch thick), so they don’t get soggy. Regular burgers, I do think the buns are better toasted. Either way is fine with me.

[@Phornax7]

Is this a re-upload? I swear I saw this video a couple weeks ago.

[@daveklein2826]

Who cares

[@doctorx0079]

It started out as part of an episode. Then they made it a short.

[@Leguminator]

They post an episode then follow with postings of individual segments from the episode a couple weeks later, it's standard practice for them. I like it because I can bookmark individual recipes in my own categories.

[@Sierrahtl]

This where 2 friends or family can work together.. then feed 30. With a bit of mustard..

[@ramennoddle599]

If I could push like 1,000,000 x I would! 👍

[@keithmahoney8699]

I would add some beef base to the hamburger

[@stevelogan5475]

@ Keith Mahoney, yes , a little beef base wouldn't hurt, I suggest brand " better than bouillion", is a base & not broth or broth cubes, good idea pal

[@msr1116]

@@stevelogan5475 .....hello Steve...John Kirkwood adds beef flavor to his burgers too.

[@sheik9956]

so a slider is a variant of the depression burger ?

[@joejordan4812]

Good recipe but I'd just cook the onions beforehand and put them on the bottom bun. Too many fall off when you use this method.

[@TheWingsoffury]

when you pull a rule out to measure the burger that to much, I'M OUT!

[@RTanna89]

Swap special sauce for Sriracha mayo and I'm sold on these.

[@daveklein2826]

Then do it

[@RTanna89]

@@daveklein2826 o no better not share an idea on a cooking video some uppity twat might not like it.

[@EdgeOfFate]

ya'll need some George Motz in your life

[@SouLAssassin_]

The ruler and scale 😭😭😭

[@jujub4553]

Bridget’s hair looks gorge!

[@Goo762]

Unseasoned meat?

[@Vanguardkl]

Just started trying making ny own patties, but they fall apart in the pan and store bought mince is pretty gross. Gonna start chopping meat on my own to get better quality

[@stevelogan5475]

@ O K , my friend, you can buy a hand crank meat grinder for appx. $ 10.00 to 20.00 depending on whether you buy the plastic or metal one, buy ground chuck at grocer, $ 1.99 to 2.99 per pound , buy & trim chuck of fat to your liking, cut in chunks to put in grinder & works great. I suggest the metal grinder, hope that helps you friend, btw, that price is at wal mart

[@hilosky]

Just go to a real butcher

[@doctorx0079]

Apparently you can chop beef with a Cuisinart too

[@stevelogan5475]

Nice recipe, but I live only 10 minutes from a white castle, perfect every time & their coffee is great

[@daveklein2826]

If you are comparing this to White Castle, you have zero taste buds

[@BS-pd9hk]

They just showed this video a couple of weeks ago. Why are we already into reruns???

[@daveklein2826]

Who cares

[@swizzblade9995]

She is so cute.

[@daveh7720]

Now do onion rings!

[@sallyb.wiliams5869]

Now your talking!

[@captainamericaamerica8090]

@@sallyb.wiliams5869 **YOU'RE I'M 12 AND I SPELL BETTER THAN YOU

[@tihzho]

Really, do people need a KZbin video on how to make hamburgers, albeit small ones? My grandmother was making these when I was growing up in the 60's, also ever hear of White Castle? 😂😂 DAMN!

[@Shimmy22]

Why they always add sugar?

[@daveklein2826]

Because it makes things taste better

[@smokey77able]

70/30 Ground Beef

[@Larry]

They need to be perfectly round, no footballs please... as an English person, that's incredibly confusing.

[@reynoldjulius4880]

Looks delicious, but too much work to make

[@haaabero]

Why you use prepered buns?

[@AdamBechtol]

:)

[@donnalthood3102]

They steamed the tops I guess we don't care about the bottoms! "That's what HE said!"

[@alissastephens-delgado8024]

They are making this too complicated when its so simple🙄

[@dogsandmorehehe9511]

Vegetable oil 🤦🏻‍♀️ why?

[@GuiltyBystander58]

Scale? Ruler? I’m out.

[@thegoddessa6429]

Ahahahahahahaha

[@jamesdiehl8690]

Try a cookie cutter! 😀

[@mdhalbrook]

If you want the best sliders kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGWlYYSwm92hopo. These aren't sliders they're mini burgers. Not the same

[@vcrcooking]

Hot top bun and cold bottom bun. Nope.

[@bimmersandars9221]

Don't watch High

[@elkabong662]

The only real slider is a White Castle…..

[@trevvrun1]

Get rid of the sauce and add pickles.

[@blueblazer201]

A repeat video!

[@InturnetHaetMachine]

i borgor 🍔

[@marilynsnider8183]

The problem is I like the idea of sliders, but I don't like onions.

[@stevelogan5475]

@ Marilyn Snider , I'm not sure where you live, but here ( kentucky) you can get a small amount of cooked down cabbage on your sliders at white castle in place of onions, if you like cabbage, & also the sliders are good without either, but I do like cheese on mine. I hope that helps you, God bless you & yours

[@doncunningham3124]

Lost me at onions.

[@JogBird]

arent sliders just a marketing gimmick for restaurants to make more profit while pretending to give you more?

[@Whyineedahandle]

Ugh what????????

[@ClutchGene]

Bingo. Same with thinly sliced/wafer thin products, sliders/mini-burgers, single-serving packaging, and bite-sized snacks all under the guise of convenience.

[@ashrafasmal6290]

Then don't order it

[@sallyb.wiliams5869]

This chief doesn’t move me to cook anything.