Picnic Special

These Picnic Special burgers are a nostalgic American favorite, combining savory ground beef with uncooked Quaker Oats for a tender, juicy texture. The oats act as a binder, keeping the patties moist and preventing them from drying out during cooking. Mixed with onion soup mix and milk, these patties develop a rich, comforting flavor profile that pairs perfectly with crisp lettuce, ripe tomato slices, and melted American cheese. Served on soft Vienna bread, these sliders are substantial enough to satisfy a hungry crowd yet easy to eat with your hands. They are an ideal choice for backyard barbecues, potlucks, or casual family dinners where comfort food is king. Simple to prepare and packed with protein, this recipe brings home-style satisfaction to your table.

Cuisine: American

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 12

Calories: 800.9

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

These Picnic Special burgers are a nostalgic American favorite, combining savory ground beef with uncooked Quaker Oats for a tender, juicy texture. The oats act as a binder, keeping the patties moist and preventing them from drying out during cooking. Mixed with onion soup mix and milk, these patties develop a rich, comforting flavor profile that pairs perfectly with crisp lettuce, ripe tomato slices, and melted American cheese. Served on soft Vienna bread, these sliders are substantial enough to satisfy a hungry crowd yet easy to eat with your hands. They are an ideal choice for backyard barbecues, potlucks, or casual family dinners where comfort food is king. Simple to prepare and packed with protein, this recipe brings home-style satisfaction to your table.

Ingredients

2 pound Ground beef
1 cup Quaker Oats, uncooked
1 packet Onion soup mix (1.33 oz)
1 cup Milk
1 loaf Vienna bread
12 slices Tomato
12 leaves Lettuce
6 slices American cheese

Directions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, uncooked Quaker Oats, onion soup mix, and milk.
2
Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed and well incorporated.
3
Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each into a flat patty.
4
Preheat the broiler or prepare a grill with hot coals.
5
Place the patties under the broiler or over the coals.
6
Cook for approximately 5 minutes on the first side.
7
Turn the patties over and cook for another 5 minutes, or until cooked through to desired doneness.
8
While the patties cook, cut the Vienna bread loaf into 24 slices.
9
Cut the American cheese slices in half to create 12 half-slices.
10
To assemble, place a tomato slice on one piece of bread, followed by a lettuce leaf.
11
Top with a cooked hamburger patty and a half-slice of American cheese.
12
Cover with the remaining slice of Vienna bread.
13
Repeat for all 12 sandwiches and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 800.9kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38.2g59%
Saturated Fat 14.3g72%
Cholesterol 177.1mg60%
Sodium 164.6mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 39.6g14%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g26%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 69.2g139%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

The Vienna bread is traditionally cut in half lengthwise to create the sandwich slices, but cutting it into individual rounds or halves works well for these sliders.

You can substitute the onion soup mix with dried onion flakes and salt if preferred.

For a cleaner presentation, you can reassemble the unused bread slices into a loaf shape and serve in a bread basket alongside the burgers.

Ensure the beef reaches a safe internal temperature of 160&# 194;Â°F (71ÃÂ°C) before serving.

Keywords: american, beef, broiling, burgers, comfort food, dinner, family meal, ground beef, hamburgers, main, oats, picnic, quaker oats, sandwiches, sliders, vienna bread, weeknight

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