Description
These Truffle Butter Cheeseburger Pancake Sliders combine savory cheeseburger flavors with the soft sweetness of mini buttermilk pancakes, making them perfect for brunch or game day. Featuring juicy beef patties seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, melted sharp cheddar, crispy bacon, and a tangy burger sauce, all layered between truffle butter-spread pancakes and fresh toppings like arugula, onion, and tomato.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Patties
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 blend
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
For the Sliders
- 8 mini buttermilk pancakes (about 3 inches wide)
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese, halved
- 2 tablespoons truffle butter, softened
- 4 slices cooked bacon, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small tomato, thinly sliced
- Baby arugula or lettuce leaves
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Cooking spray or oil for skillet
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Patties: In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, kosher salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently to incorporate all ingredients without overworking the meat. Shape the mixture into 8 small, evenly sized patties, roughly the same diameter as your mini pancakes.
- Cook the Patties: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and lightly coat it with cooking spray or a small amount of oil. Place the patties in the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until they reach your preferred level of doneness.
- Melt the Cheese: During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with half a slice of sharp cheddar cheese. Cover the skillet to trap heat and allow the cheese to melt thoroughly.
- Warm the Pancakes: While the patties cook, warm your mini buttermilk pancakes in a dry skillet or microwave until heated through. This step ensures they are soft and warm for assembling the sliders.
- Spread Truffle Butter: Using a knife, spread the softened truffle butter on one side of each warmed pancake to add rich, earthy flavor.
- Make the Burger Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Stir well to create a smooth, tangy sauce to complement the sliders.
- Assemble the Sliders: Place one truffle buttered pancake (butter side up) on a plate as the base. Layer with a few leaves of baby arugula or lettuce, then add a cheesy beef patty. Top the patty with halved bacon slices, thinly sliced red onion, and tomato. Add a dollop of the prepared burger sauce, then cover with a second pancake (butter side down) to complete the slider.
- Serve: Serve the sliders immediately while warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- For extra richness, use brioche-style pancakes instead of buttermilk.
- You can substitute truffle butter with garlic herb butter if truffle butter is unavailable.
- These sliders are perfect for brunch gatherings or as savory game day snacks.
