Homemade White Castle (Copycat) Sliders Recipe
This White Castle Sliders recipe tastes just like the real thing. Small beef patties, melty cheese, and all your favorite toppings piled high on slider buns make this copycat recipe a fan favorite.
The next time you are craving fast food but don’t want to spend extra money or leave the house to drive to a fast-food restaurant then make this recipe. You can make this delicious slider recipe in less time than it takes you to drive and order.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s budget-friendly there’s no need to spend extra money on fast food when you can make it at home for a fraction of the cost.
- It’s customizable just add your favorite condiments and toppings and adjust the amount of cheese and seasoning to your liking.
- Plus, it’s perfect for parties or game day these sliders are the perfect finger food for any gathering.
- Small bites are perfect for low-carb followers. You get all the flavor, but not all the carbs.
- And, it’s easy to make with just a few simple ingredients, you can have delicious White Castle Sliders in no time.
Ingredients Needed
You only need simple ingredients to help you make this White Castle Burgers recipe. One great thing about this recipe is that all the ingredients are easy to find at your local grocery stores so you don’t have to worry about multiple stops to gather what you need.
- lean ground beef – You don’t want your beef to render too much fat. 80-90% lean works well for these burgers.
- water
- white onion
- black pepper
- salt
- oil
- Worcestershire sauce
- slider buns
- American cheese
- dill pickle chips
Equipment
- sharp knife or pizza cutter
- medium saucepan
- metal straw or wooden spoon
- baking sheets
How to Make This White Castle Sliders Recipe
Making these copycat White Castle Sliders is so easy. Just follow the step-by-step instructions and you will have tasty mini burgers that taste just like the real thing to share with your family and friends in no time at all.
Step 1: Dice the onions.
Dice the onion into small, minced bits (1/4″-1/2″).
Step 2: Cook the onions
In a medium saucepan, add the oil and turn to medium heat. Add the prepared onion and saute until fragrant and soft (about 3 minutes). Add the water and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, and then simmer for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 3: Shape the meat into a rectangle shape and preheat the oven
Place the beef on a sheet of parchment paper, flatten the beef with a rolling pin or with your hands shape it into a 1/4″ thick rectangle. Season with salt and pepper. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 4: Cut and shape the individual patties into equal squares.
With a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the beef into 12 patties. Using a metal straw or wooden spoon handle, perforate vent holes into each patty. This allows the burgers to be steamed similar to White Castle sliders.
Step 5: Place the square patties on top of the onion mixture on a baking sheet.
On a baking sheet large enough for the ground beef, add the onions and juices from the cooked onions, spreading them out across the entire sheet. Place the patties on top of the onions.
Step 6: Bake the burgers.
Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven, and cover it with a larger baking sheet that’s turned upside down to steam the burgers. Alternatively, you can cover the burgers with a large sheet of foil. Bake for 10 minutes.
Step 7: Assemble the burgers.
When the burgers are done assemble the sliders with a bottom bun, then a burger patty, divide the slices of cheese to fit the patties, then top with 2 pickles, ketchup, and or mayonnaise.
Substitutions and Additions
- I like to use savory slider rolls for this recipe so that it tastes like the restaurant sliders. However, you can also use sweet Hawaiian rolls if you want a sweet touch to your beef and cheese sliders.
- Can’t find slider rolls at your grocery store? Pick up a package of dinner rolls and use those instead.
- The White Castle Restaurant uses American cheese slices, so that’s what I used also to get that great taste. But, you can use your favorite cheese. I think cheddar cheese would work great.
- Add some extra toppings to make these sliders even more delicious. Try adding caramelized onions, bacon, or avocado slices on top of the burger patty before assembling everything. You can also experiment with different condiments like BBQ sauce or ranch dressing for a unique flavor twist.
Storage
Storage – Store leftover beef patties in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Freezing – You can freeze your leftover beef patties by storing them in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months. Just thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Reheating – The best way to reheat a burger patty is in a skillet on medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side. You can also reheat them in the microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute, but be careful not to overcook them and dry them out.
What To Serve With Sliders
Sliders go well with just about any delicious side dish that your family enjoys. I like to pair them with sweet potato fries or these Chili Cheese French Fries. But, you could also serve these tasty handheld burgers with your favorite sides such as a side salad, Air Fryer Potato Wedges, or roasted potatoes.
Sandra’s Pro Tips
- I recommend that you use a mix of ground chuck and lean ground beef. This is to give you the best burgers. 73% beef is not a good idea for these sliders because they will shrink too much.
- If you don’t have another baking sheet the same size to use as a lid, you can also use a piece of aluminum foil stretched tightly across the top of your baking sheet to steam the hamburger meat.
- Are you having trouble getting the square shape? A metal square cookie cutter helps you get perfectly shaped beef patties.
- And finally, don’t overcook your sliders. They are best enjoyed juicy in the middle. Overcooking will result in a dry and tough burger.
- If you find that your burgers are a little dry and you want to add some moisture add a splash of beef broth and reheat them in a skillet.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this White Castle Hamburgers recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
No, White Castle and Krystal are both fast-food chains that specialize in slider-style hamburgers. However, they are different companies and have separate ownership.
They use thinly sliced dill pickle chips. However, the brand that they use is currently unknown.
The small burgers were invented on purpose, this was to provide customers an affordable meal option compared to the price of classic burgers.
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White Castle Sliders (Copycat) Recipe
Equipment
- sharp knife or pizza cutter
- medium saucepan
- metal straw or wooden spoon
- baking sheets
- aluminum foil if you don't have an extra baking sheet to cover the burgers while cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef 80-90%
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 medium white onion diced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 12 slider buns
- 6 slices American cheese cut in half
- 24 dill pickle chips
Instructions
- Dice the onion into small, minced bits (1/4″-1/2″)
- In a medium size saucepan, add the oil and turn to medium heat. Add the prepared diced onion and saute until fragrant and soft (about 3 minutes). Add the water and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, and them simmer for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Place the beef on a sheet of parchment paper, flatten the beef with a rolling pin or with your hands shaped into a 1/4″ thick rectangle. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F
- With a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the beef into 12 patties.
- Using a metal straw or wooden spoon handle, perforate vent holes into each patty. This allows the burgers to be steamed similar to White Castle sliders
- On a baking sheet large enough for the ground beef, add the onions and juices from the cooked onions, spreading them out evenly across the entire sheet. Place the patties on top of the onions.
- Place the baking sheet into the pre heated oven, and cover with a larger baking sheet that’s turned upside down to steam the burgers. Alternatively, you can cover the burgers with a large sheet of foil.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- When the burgers are done assemble the sliders with a bottom bun, then a burger patty. Top with a slice of cheese, 2 pickles, ketchup, and or mayonnaise.
Disclaimer
Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.
