Red, White and Bleu Sliders
Bleu Cheese Sliders topped with Caramelized Onions and Arugula
A festive favorite that's equal parts backyard cookout and elevated summer gathering.
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SERVES
8 servings
PREP TIME
15 minutes
REST TIME
COOK TIME
10 minutes
TOTAL TIME
25 minutes
LEVEL
Cozy & Simple
INTRODUCTION
These little sliders started as a Fourth of July experiment when I wanted something that felt a little more elevated than the usual burgers and hot dogs. The goal was simple: take classic backyard cookout flavors and give them just enough personality to make people stop mid-bite and ask, "Wait...what's on this?"
The answer turned out to be blue cheese.
Tucked inside each burger, the cheese melts into a rich, creamy center that balances beautifully with sweet caramelized onions and peppery arugula. Served on toasted brioche buns and stacked high with whatever toppings make you happiest, these sliders are equal parts cookout comfort and summer gathering magic.
Whether they're served poolside, at a backyard barbecue, or as part of a holiday spread covered in red, white, and blue decorations, these sliders have become one of those recipes that feels like summer the moment they hit the grill.
And honestly? Isn't that exactly what Fourth of July food should do?
INGREDIENTS
1 lb ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
Salt & pepper to taste
ABOUT THIS RECIPE
A summer gathering favorite featuring juicy grilled beef sliders topped with caramelized onions, peppery arugula, crispy bacon, and melty blue cheese. Perfect for backyard cookouts, holiday celebrations, and evenings spent around the grill.
Notes from the Hearth
The caramelized onions can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
For extra richness, add a swipe of garlic aioli to the buns before assembling.
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STEPS
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
In a bowl, combine ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
Divide into 8-10 equal portions and form slider patties. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, mix crumbled blue cheese with a touch of cream cheese or a splash of milk to help it melt smoothly.
Form mini patties around ~1 tsp of blue cheese mixture.
Press a thumbprint in the center of each (helps prevent puffing).
Grill over medium-high heat 2–3 min per side, until seared and cooked through.
Toast slider buns lightly on the grill.
Assemble each slider with arugula, a beef patty, caramelized onions, bacon, and additional blue cheese if desired.
Serve immediately.