White Castle Hamburger Recipe

Ground beef: The base of your sliders, providing the essential meaty flavor and texture.

Dry onion soup mix: Adds a savory and slightly tangy flavor to the beef, mimicking the original White Castle taste.

Water: Helps to mix the dry onion soup mix evenly into the ground beef.

American cheese: Melts perfectly over the beef squares, adding a creamy and rich layer of flavor.

Slider buns: Smaller than regular buns, these are perfect for making mini burgers.

Chopped onions: Adds a fresh crunch and a bit of sweetness to the sliders.

Pickle slices: Provides a tangy contrast to the rich beef and cheese, completing the classic slider taste.

When spreading the ground beef mixture on the baking sheet, use a rolling pin to ensure an even thickness. This will help the beef squares cook uniformly and make it easier to cut them into consistent sizes.

• ground beef - Substitute with ground turkey: Ground turkey is a leaner option and provides a similar texture and flavor profile.

• dry onion soup mix - Substitute with beef bouillon and dried minced onions: This combination can mimic the savory and onion flavors of the soup mix.

• water - Substitute with beef broth: Beef broth adds more depth and richness to the flavor compared to plain water.

• american cheese - Substitute with cheddar cheese: Cheddar cheese melts well and offers a similar creamy texture with a slightly sharper taste.

• slider buns - Substitute with Hawaiian rolls: Hawaiian rolls are slightly sweet and soft, providing a unique twist to the sliders.

• chopped onions - Substitute with shallots: Shallots have a milder and sweeter flavor, which can add a subtle complexity to the dish.

• pickle slices - Substitute with cucumber slices: Fresh cucumber slices provide a crisp texture and a refreshing taste as an alternative to pickles.

• Allow the ground beef mixture to cool completely before storing. This helps maintain the texture and flavor.
• For short-term storage, place the cooked beef squares in an airtight container. Layer them with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
• Store the chopped onions separately in a small airtight container to keep them fresh and crisp.
• Keep the pickle slices in their original jar, ensuring the lid is tightly sealed to maintain their briny goodness.
• If you plan to freeze the hamburgers, wrap each beef square individually in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. This prevents freezer burn and keeps them tasting fresh.
• Place the wrapped beef squares in a freezer-safe bag or container. Label with the date to keep track of freshness.
• To freeze the slider buns, place them in a resealable plastic bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible before sealing.
• When ready to enjoy, thaw the beef squares and slider buns in the refrigerator overnight.
• Reheat the beef squares in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through. Add a slice of american cheese and let it melt.
• Assemble the sliders with the reheated beef squares, melted cheese, fresh chopped onions, and pickle slices. Serve on thawed slider buns for a delicious meal.

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Wrap each slider bun in aluminum foil to keep them from drying out. Place the hamburgers on a baking sheet and heat for about 10-15 minutes until warmed through.

• For a quicker method, use a microwave. Place the hamburgers on a microwave-safe plate. Cover them with a damp paper towel to retain moisture. Heat on medium power for 1-2 minutes, checking halfway through to ensure even heating.

• If you prefer a stovetop method, heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of water to the skillet to create steam. Place the hamburgers in the skillet, cover with a lid, and heat for 3-5 minutes, flipping halfway through.

• For an air fryer, preheat to 350°F (175°C). Place the hamburgers in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Heat for 3-4 minutes, checking halfway through to ensure they are evenly heated.

• To reheat in a toaster oven, preheat to 350°F (175°C). Wrap each slider bun in aluminum foil and place the hamburgers on a baking sheet. Heat for 10-12 minutes until thoroughly warmed.

• If you have a steamer, place the hamburgers on a heatproof plate and steam for about 5-7 minutes. This method helps to retain moisture and keeps the hamburgers juicy.

• For a grill, preheat to medium heat. Wrap each slider bun in aluminum foil and place the hamburgers on the grill. Heat for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until warmed through.

• Mixing bowl: Use this to combine the ground beef, dry onion soup mix, and water thoroughly.

• Baking sheet: Spread the beef mixture evenly on this surface before freezing.

• Freezer: Partially freeze the beef mixture to make it easier to cut into squares.

• Knife: Cut the partially frozen beef into small squares that will fit the slider buns.

• Skillet: Cook the beef squares on this hot surface until they are browned.

• Spatula: Flip and handle the beef squares while cooking them on the skillet.

• Cheese slicer: Although optional, this can help in evenly slicing the American cheese if it's not pre-sliced.

• Cutting board: Use this as a surface to chop the onions and to cut the beef squares.

• Serving platter: Arrange the cooked beef squares with melted cheese, chopped onions, and pickle slices on slider buns before serving.

• Jar opener: Use this to easily open the jar of pickle slices.

Prepare the beef mixture in advance: Mix the ground beef with dry onion soup mix and water the night before to save time on the day of cooking.

Use pre-chopped onions: Buy chopped onions from the store to skip the chopping step.

Freeze the beef mixture properly: Spread the beef mixture evenly on a baking sheet and freeze until partially frozen to make cutting easier.

Cook multiple sliders at once: Use a large skillet to cook several beef squares simultaneously.

Assemble quickly: Have all ingredients like cheese, slider buns, and pickle slices ready to speed up assembly.