Description
Cheesy Beef & Sausage Hanky Panky Sliders combine savory ground beef and sausage with melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, enriched with mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce, all sandwiched in soft slider buns and baked to golden perfection. This crowd-pleasing appetizer is perfect for game day, parties, or a delicious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat & Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
Cheese & Sauces
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Bread & Optional Toppings
- 1 package slider buns (12 count)
- Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, pickles, or additional cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the sliders.
- Cook the Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and sausage until fully cooked through, ensuring the meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess grease to prevent sogginess.
- Add Onions: Stir in the finely chopped onion to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent, enhancing the flavor of the meat mixture.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the cooked meat and onions with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Prepare Buns: Slice the slider buns in half horizontally and arrange the bottom halves snugly in a greased baking dish to hold the filling.
- Fill the Buns: Evenly spoon the cheesy beef and sausage mixture over the bottom halves of the buns, pressing lightly to spread.
- Top with Buns: Place the top halves of the buns over the filling, creating complete sliders.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes to heat through and meld flavors, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the tops are golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Serve: Remove the sliders from the oven and let them cool slightly. Slice into individual sliders and serve warm, optionally adding toppings like sliced jalapeños, pickles, or extra cheese for added flavor.
Notes
- Drain excess grease after browning meat to prevent soggy sliders.
- Ensure onions are softened to add sweetness and depth to the filling.
- You can customize with toppings such as jalapeños or pickles for extra flavor.
- Use a greased baking dish to prevent buns from sticking.
- Covering with foil during baking helps keep sliders moist while melting the cheese.
- Let sliders rest briefly after baking to avoid burns and make slicing easier.