Blackstone Smash Burger Sliders

Love Smash Burgers? You will go crazy for this mini version. Blackstone Smash Burger Sliders have that seared, crispy outside and juicy, flavor packed inside and are topped with grilled onions. The perfect handheld, bite size smash burgers!

Sliders are one of the best “mini versions” of food out there. We love mini corn dogs, mini pancakes, mini pigs in a blanket…but mini burgers, they take the cake! The Blackstone smash burger sliders are so delicious and incredibly simple to make.

We love making burgers on the grill, it’s a classic, but our Blackstone has revolutionized the way that we cook. If you’ve ever cooked on a Blackstone then you understand what we’re saying!

There’s just something so simple about cooking on a flat top griddle. Being able to cook the bacon, onions, beef, and toast the buns all on one surface makes this Blackstone smash burger recipe so easy.

These Blackstone smash burgers will be a favorite on your summer cook-out menu!

Why You’ll Love Blackstone Smash Burger Sliders

• You can serve smash burger sliders as a delicious dinner meal, or an appetizer! They are adaptable and can serve many different purposes.
• When you cook on the Blackstone, clean-up is really easy. It doesn’t take long at all either!
• Make these easy sliders in just minutes. This recipe is a great last minute addition to a party or an easy dinner on a busy evening.

Ingredients for this Blackstone Smash Burger Sliders Recipe

• Ground beef – 80/20 ground beef is the best mix to use for smash burger sliders.
• Beef seasoning – Our Gimme Some Grilling Beef Seasoning is a wonderful balance of seasoning that you can use to perfectly season the beef for these burgers. Feel free to use anything else you love, or make your own homemade beef rub.
• King’s Hawaiian rolls – Using Hawaiian rolls as the toasted buns for sliders is a game changer!
• Butter – Salted and unsalted butter will both work great in this recipe.
• American cheese – There is something so classic about the flavor of American cheese on a smash burger slider. However, feel free to use any other type of cheese that you prefer like cheddar or pepper jack.
• Bacon – Finely chop your bacon so that it cooks evenly and at the same rate as the onions you’ll be sautéing with it.
• Onion – Diced yellow or white onion would be best in this Blackstone smash burger recipe.
• Tomato and Iceberg lettuce – Omit tomatoes and lettuce if you don’t like them on your burgers.

How to Make Blackstone Smash Burger Sliders

Preheat your Blackstone griddle to medium-high heat. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef and beef seasoning until the meat is thoroughly seasoned.

Use an ice cream scoop and portion out 12 balls of meat to make patties for slider burgers. Set them aside on a plate near the Blackstone.

Place the chopped bacon and diced onions on the griddle and sauté until the bacon is crisp and the onions are golden brown. Slide the bacon and onions to the side of the griddle.

Slice open the King’s Hawaiian rolls and add 2 tablespoons of butter onto the Blackstone. Place the rolls onto the griddle, cut side down. Toast the buns until golden brown, then flip and toast the other side for 1-2 minutes.

Once the rolls are toasted, place them on a tray or plate and cover with a towel to keep them warm.

Melt two more tablespoons of butter on the griddle. Then place the balls of beef onto the Blackstone and smash each ball with a metal spatula or burger press.

Let the burgers cook until they turn dark brown on the bottom, flip them over and cook another 2 minutes.

Put slices of cheese onto each Blackstone smash burger slider patty. Cover the patties with a basting lid to melt the cheese.

Once complete, transfer the patties to the toasted rolls. Then, top them with bacon and onion, lettuce, pickles, and tomatoes.

Serve hot and enjoy!

What to Serve with Blackstone Smash Burger Sliders

Serve these incredible smash burger sliders with any of your favorite side dishes. These seasoned smoked potatoes or grilled sweet potatoes would be absolutely delicious.

But of course you can’t go wrong with the classic option of french fries. However, if you want to take your meal to the next level, this smoked jalapeño popper mac and cheese or BBQ baked beans would be so good!

If you want to utilize your air fryer and make some crunchy and crispy sides for you burgers, these air fryer tater tots and air fryer potato wedges would be a big hit. Or keep things on the Blackstone with these Blackstone french fries!

Don’t forget all of the condiments! Ketchup, mustard, relish, mayo, burger sauce, and anything else you want.

How to Store Leftover Blackstone Smash Burger Sliders

Place leftover smash burgers in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Do not store leftovers with condiments on the bun, or the bun can become soggy. We also recommend leaving off the lettuce and tomato.

To reheat, place sliders in the oven until heated through. We do not recommend you freeze leftover Blackstone sliders.

How long to grill sliders on each side?

Since smash burgers are much thinner than your average burger patty, they only need a couple of minutes on each side. You can use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of your smash burgers on the griddle.

Blackstone smash burger sliders that are just as good, if not better, than ones you’d order at a restaurant! Loaded with so much flavor and with the perfect crispy crust – this recipe is definitely a winner!

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• If copycat recipes are your thing, then you will love this Blackstone Crunchwrap!
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• I am now convinced that Blackstone French Toast is the only way to make french toast.
• These Blackstone Steak Fajitas are loaded with delicious flavor and are one of my favorite things to cook on the Blackstone.