Copycat White Castle Burgers
Recreate the irresistible charm of everyone's favorite fast-food sliders with this Copycat White Castle Burgers recipe! These bite-sized burgers feature tender, flavorful beef patties infused with a blend of milk, panko breadcrumbs, and seasonings, then steamed over a bed of onions to capture the iconic White Castle taste. Each patty is perfectly topped with melted American cheese, tangy pickles, and a dollop of mustard, then sandwiched between soft, pillowy slider buns. With easy-to-follow instructions, you'll replicate the signature square patties, complete with the classic five-hole design for even cooking. Ready in just 40 minutes, this fun and nostalgic recipe is perfect for parties, game nights, or satisfying your fast-food cravings from the comfort of your own kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 0.25 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 6 slices American cheese slices
- 12 slider buns (or dinner rolls sliced in half)
- 12 pickle slices
- 2 tablespoons mustard
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, milk, panko breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper until mixed well. Avoid overmixing to keep the patties tender.
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Spread the beef mixture into an even rectangular layer about 1/4 inch thick to mimic the iconic White Castle patty shape.
Use a knife or pizza cutter to score the meat into 2-inch squares. Poke 5 small holes into each square to help them cook evenly, just like the original sliders.
Refrigerate the pan of beef for about 10-15 minutes to help it firm up and make it easier to handle.
Meanwhile, finely chop the yellow onion and scatter it across a griddle or large skillet.
Pour 1/2 cup of water over the onions and heat on medium-low. The onions will steam and help give the burgers their signature flavor.
Transfer the chilled burger patties onto the cooking onions. Don't separate the squares yet; they will pull apart after cooking.
Cover the griddle or skillet with a lid to trap the steam and cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until the patties are cooked through.
Place a slice of American cheese on each patty and let it melt for about 1 minute.
Split the slider buns and place the bottom halves on top of the patties and steamed onions. Let them warm for 1-2 minutes.
Carefully transfer the patties and bun bottoms onto a plate using a spatula. Cover each with a pickle slice and mustard. Add the top bun to finish the slider.
Serve immediately and enjoy the authentic taste of White Castle at home!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3178 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.2 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.4 g | 352% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 466 mg | 155% | |
| Sodium | 9073 mg | 394% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 297.4 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.0 g | ||
| Protein | 159.5 g | 319% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1589 mg | 122% | |
| Iron | 24.8 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 2401 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
