Easy Square Burgers Recipe

If you ever had those tiny, perfectly steamed mini burgers at White Castle, you know exactly what kind of magic I’m talking about. I’ll admit, I’ve always been a sucker for those little sliders—they’re addictive, flaky, juicy, and just so darn comforting. For years, I’ve joked that no family gathering is complete without a tray of sliders, and honestly, I’ve tried replicating them at home more times than I can count. Trust me, there’s something about making your own that makes them even more delicious—and way more fun to customize. Plus, homemade White Castle sliders are a lifesaver on busy nights when you crave that nostalgic fast-food flavor without leaving the house. They’re simple, inexpensive, and you can totally tweak the ingredients to suit your family’s taste buds. I’ve learned a few tricks along the way, like how to get that perfect moist patty and that signature steamed bun, and now I can’t wait to share this recipe with you. Let’s bring that iconic bite-sized magic straight to your kitchen!ေဆ

White Castle sliders

Delicious homemade White Castle sliders with juicy beef patties, onions, and melted cheese on soft buns, perfect for parties and game day!

Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

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Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• 12 each dinner rolls
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Beef
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup yellow onion finely chopped
• 10.5 slices Kraft American Cheese Slices cut into 4 squares each
• 24 dill pickle chips dill pickle chips
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.125 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
• optional ketchup
• optional mustard

Instructions

 

Preparation Steps

• In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Better Than Bouillon Beef, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
• Line a 9x13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the beef mixture evenly across the sheet. Cut into 12 squares and create 5 small holes in each using a spoon.
• Freeze the beef sheet for 3 hours to firm up.
• Preheat oven to 450°F. Break apart the beef into individual patties and remove parchment.
• Spread onions on the bottom of the baking sheet. Add water, then place beef patties on top. Season with salt and pepper. Steam cook for 10 minutes.
• Lay bottom halves of buns on the beef patties. Top with cheese slices, then cover with the top buns in a staggered pattern.
• Bake for 3 minutes until cheese melts.
• Transfer sliders to serving platter. Add pickles, ketchup, and mustard as desired before placing the top buns and serving immediately.

Notes

Enjoy these sliders with your favorite condiments!