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Caramelized Onion Sliders

Savory Caramelized Onion Sliders for Your Next Party Feast

Deliciously savory Caramelized Onion Sliders featuring caramelized onions and Gruyere cheese, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sliders
  • 3 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with margarine
  • 4 cups Yellow onions Or sweet onions like Vidalia
  • 1 pound Ground beef or brisket Alternatives: turkey or plant-based meat
  • 2 cubes Beef bouillon Vegetable bouillon for vegetarian option
  • 1 tablespoon Seasoning blend Dried minced onion, celery seeds, dried parsley, dried thyme, ground black pepper
For the Toppings
  • 6 slices Gruyere cheese Can substitute with Swiss or cheddar
  • 6 slices Bacon Alternatives: turkey bacon or tempeh bacon
  • 2 cups Arugula Spinach or lettuce can substitute
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used as a healthier option
  • 2 tablespoons A1 steak sauce Another steak sauce or BBQ sauce can be used
For Assembly
  • 12 slider-size Toasted buns Gluten-free or whole grain buns as alternatives

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Griddle

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced yellow onions and thyme, stirring. Cook for 40 minutes until caramelized.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lay bacon strips on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
  3. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise with A1 steak sauce and black pepper. Refrigerate for later use.
  4. Combine ground meat with beef bouillon and spices. Form into 12 balls, cook patties on a griddle for 2 minutes, and add Gruyere to melt.
  5. Toast buns, assemble with arugula, cooked patties, caramelized onions, bacon, and A1 mayo. Top with the other half of the bun.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliderCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, take time to caramelize onions properly and toast buns to avoid sogginess.

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