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Mini Cheeseburger Sliders

Name: Mini Cheeseburger Sliders
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 6 sliders (2-3 per child)
Ingredients: 200g lean ground beef; 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon ketchup (mixed into meat); Tiny pinch of garlic powder; Tiny pinch of onion powder; Small pinch of salt; 3 slices mild cheddar cheese, quartered; 6 mini slider buns or small dinner rolls; Lettuce leaves, torn small; 1 small tomato, thinly sliced; Ketchup for serving

Juicy little beef patties topped with melted cheese on soft mini buns. Everything kids love about burgers, sized perfectly for small hands and mouths.

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20 minutes6 sliders (2-3 per child)Regular family foods

Ingredients(11)

200g lean ground beef
1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon ketchup (mixed into meat)
Tiny pinch of garlic powder
Tiny pinch of onion powder
Small pinch of salt
3 slices mild cheddar cheese, quartered
6 mini slider buns or small dinner rolls
Lettuce leaves, torn small
1 small tomato, thinly sliced
Ketchup for serving

Instructions(10 steps)

1
In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon ketchup, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
2
Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overwork the meat or the patties will be tough.
3
Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape each into a small flat patty, slightly wider than the buns since they shrink when cooking.
4
Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium-high heat.
5
Cook patties for 3 minutes on the first side without pressing down on them.
6
Flip patties and immediately place a quarter slice of cheese on top of each one.
7
Cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through and cheese is melted.
8
Slice mini buns in half. Place a lettuce leaf and tomato slice on the bottom bun.
9
Set the cheesy patty on top and close with the top bun.
10
Serve with a small squeeze of ketchup on the side for dipping.

Nutritional Highlights

-Beef is an excellent source of iron and zinc
-Cheese adds calcium for bone development
-Tomato provides vitamin C and lycopene
-Balanced meal with protein, carbs, and vegetables

Age Appropriateness

Mini slider size is perfect for 2-3 year old hands. The breadcrumbs keep the patties soft and easy to chew.

Introduction Tip

If your child prefers deconstructed meals, serve the patty, cheese, and bun separately and let them build their own burger.

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Ingredients(11)

200g lean ground beef

1 tablespoon breadcrumbs

1 teaspoon ketchup (mixed into meat)

Tiny pinch of garlic powder

Tiny pinch of onion powder

Small pinch of salt

3 slices mild cheddar cheese, quartered

6 mini slider buns or small dinner rolls

Lettuce leaves, torn small

1 small tomato, thinly sliced

Ketchup for serving

Instructions(10 steps)

In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon ketchup, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.

Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overwork the meat or the patties will be tough.

Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape each into a small flat patty, slightly wider than the buns since they shrink when cooking.

Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium-high heat.

Cook patties for 3 minutes on the first side without pressing down on them.

Flip patties and immediately place a quarter slice of cheese on top of each one.

Cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through and cheese is melted.

Slice mini buns in half. Place a lettuce leaf and tomato slice on the bottom bun.

Set the cheesy patty on top and close with the top bun.

Serve with a small squeeze of ketchup on the side for dipping.