Animal Style Sliders Recipe
These delectable animal style sliders feature juicy burger patties topped with melty American cheese, sweet caramelized onions, and a secret sauce that's bursting with flavor. Perfect for game day parties or casual gatherings, these sliders bring the iconic taste of In-N-Out to your own kitchen, allowing you to savor the irresistible blend of sweet, savory, and tangy in every bite.
Servings 12
Ingredients
Beef Patties
- 12 Slider Buns
- 1 tbsp Melted Butter
- 2 lb Ground Beef
- 1/2 cup Mayo
- 1 packet French Onion Seasoning
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese
Toppings:
- 8 sliced American Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Lettuce
- 1 Onion caramelized
- 2 small Tomatoes sliced thin
- 12 Pickles
Secret Sauce
- 1/2 cup Mayo
- 2 tbsp Ketchup
- 1 tbsp Mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tbsp Pickle Juice or white vinegar
- 1 tbsp Minced Onion
- 1 tbsp. Pickle Relish
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Combine the sauce ingredients together in a bowl and whisk until combined. Set it aside or place into the fridge until ready to use.
- Slice the onion and sauté over medium-low heat to caramelize.
- In a separate skillet, brown the ground beef with the French onion seasoning packet. Cook until browned and then drain any excess grease and let it cool slightly.
- To the ground beef, fold in the mayo and the shredded cheese until combined.
- Spray nonstick spray over aluminum foil (you may need to use a few sheets overlapped slightly). Place the bottom half of the slider buns right over the center of the foil.
- Layer the ground beef onto the slider buns and then add the slices of American cheese and the layer of caramelized onions. Add the top buns and then wrap in the foil.
- Place the sliders wrapped in foil directly onto the oven rack and bake for 30 minutes or until the filling and cheese is fully heated and melted.
- Remove from the oven and carefully unwrap and remove the top layer of the buns to add the toppings. Add the slices of tomatoes, pickles, and shredded lettuce and finish it off with the burger sauce.
- Place the top buns back onto the burgers and use a sharp knife to slice the sliders and place on a platter and serve.
Notes
Prepare the sliders ahead of time by following steps 1-7 and keep them wrapped in the fridge. Baking straight from the fridge will take additional time so add about another 20-30 minutes to the listed bake time for best results.