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Plate of cheeseburger sliders with melted cheese on soft buns for early graduation party food ideas

Early Graduation Party Food Ideas

Simple and crowd-pleasing food ideas for an early graduation party.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 20 people
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mini Sliders
  • 24 mini slider buns
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
  • 6 slices cheddar cheese cut into quarters
For the Veggie Platter
  • 2 cups baby carrots
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup ranch dressing

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix the ground beef with barbecue sauce and form into small patties.
  3. Cook the patties on a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Place a cheese quarter on each patty and let it melt slightly.
  5. Assemble the sliders with the patties and buns.
  6. Arrange the baby carrots and cherry tomatoes on a platter with ranch dressing.

Notes

You can prepare the sliders ahead and reheat them before serving. Add other veggies like cucumber slices or bell peppers for variety.

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