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Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) for even cooking.
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In a bowl, mix ground beef with salt and pepper until well combined, taking care to avoid overworking the mixture.
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Form small portions of the beef mixture into patties approximately 2 ounces each, recognizing that they will shrink slightly during cooking.
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Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side, ensuring a brown crust and desired doneness.
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Place each patty on the bottom half of a slider bun, followed by cheese, pickles, onion, lettuce, and a drizzle of special sauce before adding the top bun.
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Arrange the assembled sliders on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.
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Remove the sliders from the oven and serve immediately with extra special sauce on the side for dipping.