Whiskey Sheet Pan Sliders

5 from 6 votes

Whiskey Sheet Pan Sliders

Make a batch of sheet pan sliders for game day with a delicious peanut butter whiskey glaze. This recipe is perfect for a large crowd.

Prep Time50

Cook Time45

Total Time50

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: sliders

Calories: 237kcal

Author: Jessica Mode

Equipment

saucepan
saute pan or skillet
wooden spoon
serrated knife
sheet pan
parchment paper
pastry brush

Ingredients

Skrewball Whiskey Glaze

½ cup Skrewball peanut butter whiskey
¼ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder

Sliders

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium yellow onions thinly sliced
2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
2 teaspoons Morton kosher salt
½ teaspoons finely ground black pepper
2 (9 count) packs Hawaiian slider buns
16 slices cheddar cheese
sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
sandwich Dill pickles for serving (optional)

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Instructions

For Skrewball Whiskey Glaze

Add Skrewball peanut butter whiskey, brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder to a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 - 7 minutes, stirring often to ensure the mixture doesn’t burn, until the sugar has dissolved and the glaze has thickened slightly. Transfer to a small bowl to cool.

For Sliders

Heat butter over medium heat in a saute pan. Once melted, add onions, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden and caramelized, about 20 minutes. If the onions start to brown, turn the heat down.
Once golden, add ¼ cup (65 grams) of Skrewball whiskey glaze and cook for an additional 2 - 5 minutes until no liquid remains. Set onions aside.
Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and ¼ cup (65 grams) of Skrewball whiskey glaze to a saute pan, and cook on medium high heat, breaking up the beef into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned on all sides. Drain any excess fat and liquid from the meat.
Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Slice Hawaiian rolls in half using a serrated knife. Place the bottom buns on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Layer half of the cheese slices on the buns, then top with cooked ground beef and caramelized onions. Layer the remaining cheese slices then cover with the top buns.
Brush the remaining glaze on top of the buns with a pastry brush. Optionally, sprinkle sesame seeds on top of each bun.
Bake for 10 - 12 minutes until the buns are slightly browned and the cheese has melted.
Slice sliders into individual buns, and serve immediately with pickles on the side.

Notes

Make Ahead: You can prepare all of the individual ingredients ahead of time (the whiskey glaze, caramelized onions, and ground beef). However, to avoid soggy slider buns, only assemble and bake once you're ready to eat.

Feel free to spice up these sliders with some additional condiments like lettuce or tomato.

Plan to serve 2 - 4 sliders per person.

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