Cheeseburger Sliders Oven Baked for 12

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 13x9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
2. In a large bowl, combine lean ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
3. Press the beef mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a flat rectangle.
4. Bake for 15–20 minutes until the beef is browned and fully cooked through.
5. Carefully tilt the pan and use a paper towel to dab away any excess rendered fat from the surface of the meat.
6. Slice the block of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally to create a top and bottom slab.
7. Place the bottom half of the rolls directly on top of the cooked beef slab.
8. Lay cheddar cheese slices evenly across the meat, then top with pickle slices and the top half of the rolls.
9. Whisk melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley together; brush the mixture generously over the top of the buns.
10. Return the pan to the oven for 5–8 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
11. Use a serrated knife to slice the assembly into 12 individual sliders.