The mini burger/slider trend caught on with trendy restaurants a while ago, so it's nothing new (especially if you count the fact that Krystal and White Castle have been scratching that itch forever), but they're popular for good reason — easy to eat and a lot of flavor in a few bites. Get some recipes (including a vegan one!) below...
Spotlight On: Mini Burgers and Sliders
We like the idea of a plate of mini burgers this time of year. They hint at summer barbecues but are easily made inside in a frying pan, not on a grill. If you are a football fan, they make perfect tailgate food.
And we love the fact that each burger only needs a little dab of a topping. No need to pile on lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and loads of ketchup. Tiny burgers need tiny toppings — just one or two things — to keep them a one-handed, quick meal. So you can make an interesting sauce, drop a spoonful of caramelized onions on top, or layer in a pickled beet. The ones pictured above have an arugula pesto on top.
Here are a few recipes from our archives and the web:
- Mini Lamb Burgers on Roasted Potato Rounds from the Kitchn
- Bombay Sliders with Garlic Curry Sauce from Epicurious
- Meatball Sliders from Epicurious
- Kobe Bleu Cheese Mini Burgers with Cipollini Onions in Balsamic Reduction from the Food Network
- Black Bean Vegan Mini Burgers from Just Hungry
Related: Hot Trend: Mini Casseroles, Pots, and Pans
(Image: Flickr member Chotda, licensed for use under Creative Commons)
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Living in Chicago has kind of made me a little tired of the mini burger thing. I think Gibson's started the mini-burger trend in non-fast food restaurants probably because it is a good way to use up the small trimmings of beef tenderloin.
Now, it seems like there are tons of bars and casual restaurants that have them. I have never ordered them at a restaurant before but I think they are really practical for summertime barbecues.
Higher-end burger concepts in general are really taking off. I think it's another sign of the state of our economy. Which is not a bad thing! (economy-yes, burger concepts-not necessarily).
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Okay, but where do I get the mini buns?
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I love a mini!
Sofia, most grocery stores make smaller buns in their bakery sections, or you can get dinner rolls, again in the bakery section, or homemade.
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