Vegan Cheeseburger Sliders | Vegan Value Meals

Sliders are a cookout classic—and now they’re plant-based, budget-friendly, and family-approved! These Vegan Cheeseburger Sliders are made with Impossible Beef, melty Follow Your Heart American cheese, and all your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomato, red onion, and barbecue sauce. Served on soft slider buns and piled high with flavor, this meal serves 4 for under $20 and brings all the summer vibes.

Grocery List (Approximate Prices)

• Impossible Ground Beef (12 oz) – $7.00

• Follow Your Heart American Cheese – $4.00

• Slider buns (pack of 12) – $3.00

• Lettuce – $1.50

• Tomato – $1.00

• Red onion – $1.00

• Vegan mayo, ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce – ~$2.00 (estimated portion cost from pantry staples)

Total: $19.50

📌 Grocery Price Disclaimer: Prices may vary based on your location. The prices listed reflect the amount used for the recipe, not the full purchase price of each item.

Prep Time | 10 minutes

Cook Time | 10 minutes

Serving Size | Serves 4 (makes 8 sliders)

Ingredients

• 1 pack Impossible ground beef (12 oz)

• 4 slices Follow Your Heart American cheese, halved

• 8 slider buns

• 4 lettuce leaves, torn to fit sliders

• 1 tomato, sliced

• ½ red onion, thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp vegan mayo

• 2 tbsp ketchup

• 1 tbsp mustard

• 2 tbsp barbecue sauce

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp liquid smoke

• 1 tsp coconut aminos

• Cooking oil spray or 1 tbsp neutral oil

Instructions

1. Season the Impossible Beef

   1. In a bowl, mix the Impossible ground with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, liquid smoke, and coconut aminos until well combined.

2. Form & Cook the Sliders

   1. Divide the seasoned mixture into 8 equal portions and shape into small patties.

   2. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil.

   3. Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side.

   4. Add cheese slices in the final minute and cover the pan to melt.

3. Toast the Buns: Optional but recommended! Toast the buns cut side down on a skillet or grill until golden brown.

4. Assemble Your Sliders

   1. Spread mayo, ketchup, mustard, or BBQ sauce on the bottom buns.

   2. Add a cheesy patty, then top with lettuce, tomato, and red onion.

   3. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce and finish with the top bun.

5. Serve & Enjoy: Serve warm with chips, grilled corn, or a fresh side salad!

Kitchen Tools Needed

✅ Large skillet or grill pan

✅ Spatula

✅ Knife and cutting board

✅ Measuring spoons

✅ Mixing bowl

✅ Serving tray or plate

These Vegan Cheeseburger Sliders are juicy, flavorful, and totally grill-season ready! Whether you're making them for a quick weeknight dinner or a summer cookout, they're a plant-based hit every time.

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