White Castle Cheeseburgers
Recreate the iconic taste of White Castle Cheeseburgers at home with this easy and flavorful recipe! Featuring juicy, oven-baked ground beef patties infused with classic seasonings, these sliders are steamed atop a bed of savory, softened minced onions for that signature texture and flavor. Each patty is topped with a slice of melty American cheese, a crisp pickle, and sandwiched between soft slider buns for the ultimate fast-food-inspired bite. Perfect for gatherings, game days, or satisfying late-night cravings, these homemade White Castle-style cheeseburgers are quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. Elevate your burger game and impress your guests with these nostalgic mini sliders that bring all the charm of the original right to your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Onion, finely minced
- 0.5 cup Water
- 6 pieces American cheese slices
- 6 pieces Slider buns
- 6 pieces Pickle slices
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to retain the tenderness of the patties.
Place the seasoned ground beef on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten it into an even layer, about 1/4 inch thick, using your hands or a rolling pin. Score the beef into 6 equal rectangles using a knife or pastry cutter, but do not cut all the way through.
Bake the beef in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. This will cook the patties evenly and shrink them slightly.
While the beef cooks, in a large skillet or griddle, spread the minced onions evenly across the surface. Add 1/2 cup of water and heat over medium heat until the onions are softened and slightly translucent.
Once the beef is finished baking, carefully cut along the scored lines to separate the patties. Transfer the patties to the skillet on top of the bed of onions. Allow the patties to steam briefly in the onion mixture, about 1-2 minutes per side.
Place a slice of American cheese on each patty and allow it to melt for about 30 seconds.
To assemble the burgers, place each cheese-covered patty on the bottom half of a slider bun. Top with a pickle slice and then the top bun.
Serve immediately while warm. For authenticity, you can wrap the burgers in parchment paper for a few minutes to let the steam soften the buns further.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2601 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.6 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.0 g | 355% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 475 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 7229 mg | 314% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 169.3 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.4 g | ||
| Protein | 133.9 g | 268% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 1568 mg | 121% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 2183 mg | 46% | |
*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.
