My In N Out sliders are a handheld version of the always delicious animal style burger, perfect for meals or parties. Juicy, seasoned beef is topped with cheese, lettuce, caramelized onions, and of course, that delicious spread!
As you might have noticed, I’m a big fan of sliders. I have quite a few of them in my recipe box because they’re easy to make and are perfect for main meals or as delicious appetizers at parties.
You’ll find cheeseburger sliders, Buffalo chicken sliders, Reuben sliders, and a lot more on my site. Now, I’ve added another tasty addition to my lineup.
These In N Out sliders pack the big flavor of the classic Animal burger into a bite-sized package that’s easy to make and hard to stop eating!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Basic Ingredients: All you need for this recipe are buns, ground beef, and a few other kitchen staples.
- Simple Recipe: Prep is easy, and it only takes about 30 minutes from start to finish.
- Customizable: You can play with this recipe to make it your own.
- Versatile: These sliders make a great main meal or appetizer at any potluck or party.
- Great for Gameday: These are an especially great fingerfood for gameday bashes.
- Kid-Friendly: These sliders are loaded with flavors that even kids love.
Key Ingredients
You’ll find a complete list of the ingredients and their exact amounts in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Ground Beef: Lean ground beef gives plenty of flavor and meaty texture without at on of grease.
- Seasonings: A simple blend of garlic powder, black pepper, and salt seasons the beef to perfection.
- Mayo and Ketchup: Mayo and ketchup create the creamy base for the rich, sweet, and tangy sauce.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar adds extra tang to the sauce.
Variations
- Ground Beef: Use ground turkey for a low-fat version. You could also use ground Italian sausage or bratwurst for a tasty twist.
- Spicy: Add red pepper flakes for a kick of heat.
- Cheese: American, sharp cheddar, and Swiss all work well in this recipe.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Use balsamic vinegar instead for a sweeter, more deeply flavored sauce.
How to Make In N Out Sliders
Step 1: Mix the spread ingredients fully and chill them until ready to use.
Step 2: Cook the beef and half the onions until the beef is no longer pink and the onions are translucent. Drain and return to the pan. Add the seasonings and cook for a couple of more minutes. Set aside.
Step 3: Place the bottom buns in a glass baking dish and add half the spread over them. Add half the cheese over the spread.
Step 4: Add the beef, and the remaining cheese. Then, spread the remaining sauce onto the top buns and place them on the sliders.
Step 5: Brush melted butter on the buns and bake until golden. Saute the remaining onions in butter until fragrant as the sliders bake.
Step 6: Remove the slider tops, add the caramelized onions and lettuce, and enjoy.
Expert Tips
- Always drain your beef after cooking it to avoid greasy sliders. Even lean ground beef releases some fat as it cooks.
- Stir your beef and onions frequently to prevent the onions from burning. The same holds true when sauteing your onions before adding them to the sliders.
- Use a sharp serrated knife to cut the rolls. This prevents them from getting smashed as you cut them.
- I recommend a glass baking dish for these sliders. If you use a metal baking dish, especially a dark one, reduce your baking time a bit.
- Can make this recipe with ground beef patties.
In N Out Sliders FAQs
An In N Out slider is a handheld version of their popular Animal style burger featuring ground beef, lettuce, cheese, grilled onions, and of course, that tangy, creamy sauce.
If you don’t drain your beef, you’ll end up with greasy sliders. Even lean ground beef releases some fat as it cooks, so always drain it.
Refrigerate these sliders for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Be aware that the longer they sit, the soggier the bread will become.
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In N Out Sliders
Ingredients
- 12 slider buns, we used Martin potato buns
- 12 slices American cheese, or 16 slices of block sharp cheddar, see photo
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
Ground Beef Mixture
- 1 ½ pound lean ground beef
- 1 small onion divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Copycat In N Out Spread
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 tablespoon dill relish
- 1 ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Copycat In N Out Spread
- In a small bowl, mix all ingredients until combined.
- Cover bowl with a lid or plastic wrap, and place in the fridge until ready to serve.
Ground Beef Mixture
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef with ½ the diced onion until the meat is no longer pink and the onions are translucent. Drain grease and return to the pan.
- Sprinkle the seasonings over the meat and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a 9×13 glass baking dish, place with bottom buns in the dish.
- Next, evenly spread half the sauce over the bottom buns.
- Place half the slices of cheese over the sauce, followed by spooning the meat mixture over the cheese.
- Top with the remaining slices of cheese.
- Spread the remaining spread onto the top buns and place the buns on top of the cheese.
- Brush 2 tablespoons of melted butter on the top of the buns, and place in the oven for 10 minutes.
- In a small pan, melt remaining butter and saute the remaining onions until browned and fragrant.
- Carefully remove the sliders from the oven.
- Remove the top buns and add the grilled onions and shredded lettuce.
- Place the top buns back on and enjoy.
Notes
- Always drain your beef after cooking it to avoid greasy sliders. Even lean ground beef releases some fat as it cooks.
- Stir your beef and onions frequently to prevent the onions from burning. The same holds true when sauteing your onions before adding them to the sliders.
- Use a sharp serrated knife to cut the rolls. This prevents them from getting smashed as you cut them.
- I recommend a glass baking dish for these sliders. If you use a metal baking dish, especially a dark one, reduce your baking time a bit.
Nutrition
Wow, so much flavor in these sandwiches! Love this recipe!
I love making takeout at home! These were SO good! I don’t have an In-n-Out where I live so this was such a fun treat ^_^
Tried them last night and they were a hit. Simple ingredients but big flavor!
These are fully awesome! I love the tangy sauce with the ground beef and cheese. Excellent recipe.
These are so good! I’d honestly rather make these than get the Animal burger.