Almost White Castle Hamburgers

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, gently combine the ground chuck, bread crumbs, egg, dry onion soup mix, ice water, and black pepper. Avoid overmixing to keep the patties tender. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Press the meat mixture evenly into the pan, creating a thin, uniform layer. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Using a skewer or fork, prick holes all over the surface of the meat mixture. This will allow steam to escape during baking, preventing the meat from puffing up and ensuring even cooking. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 12 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the meat is browned and cooked through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). (12 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Remove the pan from the oven and carefully drain any excess grease. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins While the meat is still warm, use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut it into 24 squares, matching the size of your dinner rolls. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins To assemble the sliders, place one meat patty on the bottom half of each roll. Add a slice of American cheese, a few dill pickle slices, and a dab of Düsseldorf mustard, if desired. Top with the other half of the roll and serve immediately. (5 minutes)