Waffle Fry Sliders

Name: Waffle Fry Sliders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 20-ounce package frozen waffle fries; 1 pound ground beef; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; American or cheddar cheese, sliced and cut into small squares; Chopped lettuce; Cherry tomatoes, halved, or sliced regular tomato; ¼ red onion, sliced; Condiments for serving (such as ketchup, mustard, mayo, or ranch dressing)

Recipe GLPR364b0d1162427e

American

Main Course

35 min

423 cal

Servings: 4

Oven

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

Delicious hand-held sliders built on crispy waffle fries instead of traditional buns. Seasoned beef patties are topped with melted cheese and layered with fresh lettuce, tomato, and red onion for a fun twist on classic sliders. Perfect as an appetizer or finger food.

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Ingredients

1 20-ounce package frozen waffle fries

1 pound ground beef

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½ teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

American or cheddar cheese, sliced and cut into small squares

Chopped lettuce

Cherry tomatoes, halved, or sliced regular tomato

¼ red onion, sliced

Condiments for serving (such as ketchup, mustard, mayo, or ranch dressing)

Directions

Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the waffle fries package and place the fries on a baking sheet. Bake according to package directions until golden and crispy.
While the fries are cooking, combine the ground beef, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, black pepper, and onion powder in a mixing bowl. Gently combine until just mixed, being careful not to overwork the meat.
Divide the beef mixture into small patties, each sized to match the width of a waffle fry, creating approximately 12-16 small patties.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the beef patties in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side.
Flip each patty and immediately place a small square of cheese on top of each one. Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the internal temperature of the beef reaches 160°F and the cheese is completely melted. Transfer cooked patties to a clean plate.
To assemble each slider, start with a crispy waffle fry as the base. Layer on some chopped lettuce, followed by a slice of tomato and a few slices of red onion if desired. Top with a cooked beef patty and cheese.
Place another waffle fry on top to complete the slider. If needed, secure with a toothpick through the center for easier handling.
Serve warm with your choice of condiments for dipping or topping.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.5

This recipe works well for a weeknight supper in Charlotte, with every ingredient available at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, or ALDI without a special trip. The 35-minute stated time is honest for the cooking itself, though you'll want to add five minutes for patting waffle fries dry and another ten if you're slicing red onion and tomato from scratch rather than buying pre-cut. At roughly $2.50 to $3.00 per serving, it's accessible; frozen waffle fries are the budget anchor here, and ground beef on sale at any major chain keeps costs down. The real appeal is that this feeds a family of four with minimal fussiness—everything cooks in parallel, and the assembly is straightforward enough for a busy night. Leftovers don't reheat gracefully, so plan to eat same-night, but that's rarely a problem with sliders.