Savory brat patties, rich beer cheese, and sweet caramelized onions layered in soft buns. An irresistible bite-sized delight.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Brat Patties
01 - 1 lb uncooked bratwurst sausages, casings removed
02 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
03 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
→ For the Beer Cheese Sauce
04 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
05 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
06 - 1 cup lager beer
07 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
08 - 2 oz cream cheese
09 - 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
10 - Salt, to taste
→ For the Onions
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil
12 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
13 - Pinch of salt
→ For Assembly
14 - 12 slider buns
15 - 1/3 cup sliced dill pickles
16 - 2 tbsp melted butter for brushing buns
17 - 1 tsp sesame seeds optional
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions with a pinch of salt, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden brown, about 12–15 minutes. Set aside.
03 - In a bowl, combine bratwurst meat, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix gently. Divide into 12 equal portions and shape each into a small patty.
04 - Arrange patties on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned.
05 - In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly add beer, whisking constantly until smooth. Reduce heat to low, then add cheddar and cream cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in Dijon mustard and season with salt. Keep warm.
06 - Split slider buns and place bottom halves in a baking dish. Top each with a brat patty, a spoonful of caramelized onions, pickles, and generous beer cheese sauce. Cover with bun tops.
07 - Brush bun tops with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
08 - Bake assembled sliders for 7–8 minutes, until buns are toasted and cheese is bubbling. Serve hot.
