Why You'll Love This Halloween Recipe
Sliders solve the Halloween dinner dilemma: guests can graze between activities, kids get the perfect kid-size portion, and one sheet pan feeds twelve. The spooky faces take seconds with a small cookie cutter.
Ingredients for Halloween Sliders
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 12 slider buns
- 12 slices cheddar cheese
- Ghost faces: cut from white cheese slices with mini cutters
- Black olives (spiders)
- Ketchup and mustard
- Lettuce, pickles
How to Make Halloween Sliders Step by Step
- Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or a griddle over medium-high.
- Mix the beef with seasonings; press into a rimmed sheet pan in an even layer.
- Bake 15-18 minutes (or griddle individual patties 3-4 minutes per side).
- Top with cheddar; melt 2 minutes. Cut into 12 squares if sheet-pan style.
- Cut ghost shapes from white cheese and place on hot patties.
- Assemble on buns with olive spiders, ketchup blood, and toppings.
💡 Tips for the Best Halloween Sliders
The sheet-pan method is the fastest path to 12 uniform sliders. Cut the cheese ghosts while the patties are hot so they soften onto the meat. Keep a warming tray on low so latecomers still get hot sliders.
Halloween Party Serving Ideas
Serve on a big board with sweet potato fries and a 'blood' ketchup ramekin. They double as dinner and party food.
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📌 Pin it for laterFrequently Asked Questions
Can I make them ahead?
Cook the patties up to a day ahead and reheat covered at 350°F for 10 minutes. Assemble with fresh buns and cheese ghosts.
What's the best cheese for ghosts?
White American or provolone slices — they cut cleanly and soften beautifully.
Can I do them on the grill?
Yes — grill individual small patties 3 minutes per side, melting cheese on top.
How do I keep buns from getting soggy?
Toast the buns cut-side down in butter first — it creates a barrier.