Blackstone Smash Burger Sliders

smashburger sliders assembled on a sheet pan with tater tots.

5 from 3 votes

Blackstone Smash Burger Sliders may be tiny, but they are packed full of big flavor! These Blackstone slider burgers are perfect for any party or gathering, and they're so easy to make that you'll want to put them on your regular menu rotation. The Blackstone gives the burgers an amazing crust while keeping the burgers super juicy. Plus, there are endless possibilities when it comes to toppings, so you can create a different slider burger every time.

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Course: Blackstone

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Blackstone slider burgers, blackstone smash burgers, slider burgers, slider burgers on the Blackstone, slider hamburgers, smash slider burgers

Servings: sliders

Author: Joshua Boquist

Equipment

Ingredients

2 lb 80/20 ground beef
8 slices bacon raw, chopped
1 onion finely diced
16 King’s Hawaiian rolls
salt to taste
pepper to taste
16 slices American cheese
1 cup Donkey sauce
1 iceberg lettuce shredded
4 dill pickles diced
1 tomato diced or thinly sliced

Instructions

Preheat the Blackstone griddle to high heat.
Use an ice cream scooper to portion 16 meatballs. Set them on a plate near the Blackstone.
Toss the bacon and diced onions on the griddle. Cook until the bacon gets crisp and the onions look golden brown. Slide the bacon/onion mixture to the side.
Slice the rolls open. Add some oil to the grill (or just leave some bacon grease on the griddle) and lay the rolls cut side down. Cook until golden brown and toasted. Place the rolls on a tray or plate and cover them with a dish towel to keep them warm.
Place the balls of ground beef on the griddle and smash them flat with a large spatula and sprinkle them with salt and pepper. They should be a bit larger than the rolls because they will shrink as they cook.
Let them cook until they get dark brown on the bottom then flip them over.
Immediately place the cheese slices on the burger patties. Cover the patties with a basting lid to melt the cheese. If you don’t have a basting lid, you can use a metal lasagna pan.
While the cheese melts, slather the rolls with Donkey sauce.
Transfer the burger patties to the rolls and top them with the bacon/onion mixture then add the lettuce, pickles, and tomatoes if using.

Notes

Choosing Ground Beef

For the juiciest burgers, buy an 80/20 mix of ground beef. That means the beef has 20% fat. If you purchase beef with less fat, the burgers will be dry.

Smash Before A Crust Forms

Smash each ball as soon as it goes onto the griddle. Once a crust forms, let it brown before flipping rather than pressing it again.

Have Toppings Ready

Prepare the sauce, lettuce, pickles, and tomatoes before cooking so you can assemble the sliders while the patties and rolls are warm.

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