Cheeseburger Sliders

For the beef: Mix 1.5 lbs ground beef with 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, salt & pepper, and 2 tbsp mustard. Smash the beef into patties. 

For the sauce: Combine ¼ cup mustard, ¼ cup mayo, 1 tbsp ketchup, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp hot sauce (optional), and ½ tsp garlic powder. 

Assembly: Brush the slider buns with melted butter and toast them up. Cook the beef patties, then layer them with sliced cheddar or American cheese. Drizzle the prepared sauce over the cheese and stack the sliders high with pickles. Serve immediately.