Red Robin Towering Double Cheeseburger Sliders Copycat Recipe (Better Than Expected)
Red Robin's new sliders are the perfect shareable appetizer—or honestly, a full meal if you're hungry! Three mini double-cheeseburgers stacked vertically on a wooden tower, each with two beef patties, melted American cheese, Red Robin's signature sauce, and soft potato buns. The "towering" presentation is Instagram-ready, but the taste is what matters: juicy, well-seasoned beef with that classic diner burger flavor. Great for sharing, or order your own tower and no judgment here. 🍔🗼
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- Ground beef (80/20 blend) 0.75 lb
- Mini potato slider buns 6 pieces
- American cheese slices 6 pieces
- Dill pickle chips 12 pieces
- Shredded iceberg lettuce 0.5 cup
- Plum tomato, thinly sliced 1 medium
- Salted butter 2 tbsp
Seasonings/Sauce
- Kosher salt 1 tsp
- Black pepper, freshly cracked 0.5 tsp
- Granulated garlic 0.5 tsp
- Mayonnaise 3 tbsp
- Ketchup 1.5 tbsp
- Yellow mustard 1 tsp
- Sweet pickle relish 1 tsp
- Paprika 0.25 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates
31 g
23%
Protein
24 g
18%
Fat
32 g
59%
Cooking steps
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1
Divide ground beef into 6 equal portions (about 2 oz each). Shape into thin, round patties, slightly wider than your slider buns. Gently press a shallow dimple in each patty to prevent puffing.
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2
Season both sides of the patties with the kosher salt, black pepper, and granulated garlic. Preheat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat for at least 3 minutes.
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3
While the skillet heats, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, sweet pickle relish, and paprika in a bowl to create your Red Robin signature sauce. Cover and set aside.
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4
Melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet; place slider buns cut-side down and toast until deeply golden and crispy (about 2 minutes). Red Robin tip: Toasting adds that signature crispy edge and flavor while keeping buns sturdy!
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5
Place patties on the hot skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes on the first side, then flip. Immediately place a cheese slice on each patty. Cover skillet to steam and melt cheese; cook 1-2 more minutes until patties are just cooked through (juicy, not overdone).
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6
Assemble sliders: Spread signature sauce on bottom and top buns. Layer in order: lettuce, tomato slice, pickle chips, one cheese-topped patty, second patty, more sauce if desired. Crown with the top bun.
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7
Stack each double cheeseburger slider vertically on a skewer or small wooden stick for the iconic “tower” presentation. Serve on a platter with extra sauce for dipping.
Personalized Q&A
Q. How do I make my sliders as juicy as Red Robin's version?
Use 80/20 ground beef and avoid overworking the patties—form them gently and cook on a hot skillet just until done. Letting the cheese melt over the hot burgers helps seal in moisture, just like at Red Robin.
Q. What is the sauce on Red Robin Towering Double Cheeseburger Sliders?
The original features a house 'signature sauce.' This copycat mixes mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, and paprika to recreate that tangy, creamy flavor. Make extra for dipping!
Q. Why do you toast the slider buns with butter?
Toasting the buns in butter until golden gives each slider a sturdy, crispy base—essential for holding juicy patties and toppings without sogging out, just like Red Robin’s signature sliders!
Q. How should I assemble the sliders to get the 'towering' Red Robin look?
Secure each finished slider with a wooden skewer, then serve three upright on a platter or small board. The vertical stacking is key for the classic Red Robin tower presentation.
Q. What are the nutrition facts for these homemade sliders?
Each slider (1 serving) is approximately 530 calories, with 31g carbs, 24g protein, and 32g fat. You get balanced macros and that indulgent Red Robin experience, right at home.
