Ranch dressing was invented in 1972 by a plumber who mixed mayo with dried herbs for his Alaska work crew.
Pickle Ranch Cheeseburger Sliders
Dive into the mouthwatering world of Pickle Ranch Cheeseburger Sliders! These savory little gems combine juicy beef patties with zesty ranch seasoning and crunchy pickles, all tucked into perfectly soft slider buns. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun game day snack, these sliders are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 6 strips of cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 lb ground beef (454 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (28 g)
- 6 pieces American cheese
- Shredded colby jack cheese
- 1/2 cup milk (120 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- 1 tsp each of garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika (5 ml)
- 1 1/2 tbsp ranch seasoning (22.5 ml)
- 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper (2.5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- Crispy pickle flavored fried cucumbersoptional
📦Other(4)
- 1/2 cup mayo (120 ml)
- Grillo’s Pickles
- Hawaiian Rolls
- Sesame seedsoptional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- 2
Make the pickle ranch by combining mayo, ranch seasoning, milk, and 1/3 cup chopped Grillo’s pickles. Add a splash of the pickle juice and stir. Set in the refrigerator to thicken.
- 3
Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- 4
Once the ground beef is browned, drain any extra grease from the skillet.
- 5
Slice Hawaiian Rolls in half. Place the bottom of the rolls in a greased baking dish or on a sheet pan.
- 6
Lay out the American cheese. Add the ground beef on top of the cheese.
- 7
Top the ground beef with some of the pickle ranch and the shredded colby jack cheese.
- 8
Top with crumbled bacon, Grillo’s Pickles and the crispy pickle flavored fried cucumbers if desired.
- 9
Put the tops of the slider rolls on and brush with melted butter.
- 10
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- 11
Bake at 350 degrees F for about 10-15 minutes.
- 12
Enjoy! Serve with more of the pickle ranch!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook your ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F and break it into pea-sized pieces (¼ inch) for optimal texture in sliders - larger chunks create uneven bites.technique160°F, ¼ inch pieces
- ✓Toast the Hawaiian roll bottoms in the 350°F oven for 3-4 minutes before assembly to create a moisture barrier that prevents soggy bottoms from the pickle ranch.timing3-4 minutes at 350°F
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of mayo to milk in your pickle ranch and let it rest 15 minutes - this allows the ranch seasoning to fully hydrate and thicken properly.ingredient3:1 ratio, 15 minutes
- ✓Layer American cheese directly on the bottom bun before adding beef - it melts at 150°F and acts as a fat barrier while adding structural integrity to prevent slider collapse.technique150°F melting point
- ✓Bake assembled sliders covered with foil for 12-15 minutes to melt cheese evenly, then uncover for final 3 minutes to crisp the tops without drying out the meat.timing12-15 minutes covered, 3 minutes uncovered
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Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Ranch dressing was invented in 1972 by a plumber who mixed mayo with dried herbs for his Alaska work crew.
Pickle Ranch Cheeseburger Sliders
Dive into the mouthwatering world of Pickle Ranch Cheeseburger Sliders! These savory little gems combine juicy beef patties with zesty ranch seasoning and crunchy pickles, all tucked into perfectly soft slider buns. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun game day snack, these sliders are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 6 strips of cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 lb ground beef (454 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (28 g)
- 6 pieces American cheese
- Shredded colby jack cheese
- 1/2 cup milk (120 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- 1 tsp each of garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika (5 ml)
- 1 1/2 tbsp ranch seasoning (22.5 ml)
- 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper (2.5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- Crispy pickle flavored fried cucumbersoptional
📦Other(4)
- 1/2 cup mayo (120 ml)
- Grillo’s Pickles
- Hawaiian Rolls
- Sesame seedsoptional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- 2
Make the pickle ranch by combining mayo, ranch seasoning, milk, and 1/3 cup chopped Grillo’s pickles. Add a splash of the pickle juice and stir. Set in the refrigerator to thicken.
- 3
Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- 4
Once the ground beef is browned, drain any extra grease from the skillet.
- 5
Slice Hawaiian Rolls in half. Place the bottom of the rolls in a greased baking dish or on a sheet pan.
- 6
Lay out the American cheese. Add the ground beef on top of the cheese.
- 7
Top the ground beef with some of the pickle ranch and the shredded colby jack cheese.
- 8
Top with crumbled bacon, Grillo’s Pickles and the crispy pickle flavored fried cucumbers if desired.
- 9
Put the tops of the slider rolls on and brush with melted butter.
- 10
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- 11
Bake at 350 degrees F for about 10-15 minutes.
- 12
Enjoy! Serve with more of the pickle ranch!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook your ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F and break it into pea-sized pieces (¼ inch) for optimal texture in sliders - larger chunks create uneven bites.technique160°F, ¼ inch pieces
- ✓Toast the Hawaiian roll bottoms in the 350°F oven for 3-4 minutes before assembly to create a moisture barrier that prevents soggy bottoms from the pickle ranch.timing3-4 minutes at 350°F
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of mayo to milk in your pickle ranch and let it rest 15 minutes - this allows the ranch seasoning to fully hydrate and thicken properly.ingredient3:1 ratio, 15 minutes
- ✓Layer American cheese directly on the bottom bun before adding beef - it melts at 150°F and acts as a fat barrier while adding structural integrity to prevent slider collapse.technique150°F melting point
- ✓Bake assembled sliders covered with foil for 12-15 minutes to melt cheese evenly, then uncover for final 3 minutes to crisp the tops without drying out the meat.timing12-15 minutes covered, 3 minutes uncovered