Spicy Cheeseburger Sliders

CategoryDifficultyBeginner
Yields1 Serving
Prep Time20 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time30 mins
 1 lb lean ground beef
 9 small whole wheat hamburgers, split & divided
 1 clove garlic, minced
 ½ tsp ground chipotle chili powder
 2 slices pepper Jack cheese, cut in quarters
 Optional Toppings: BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato slices, pickles
1

Tear one hamburger bun into pieces. Place in food processor or blender container. Cover; pulse on and off, to form fine crumbs.

2

Combine bread crumbs, Ground Beef, garlic and chili powder in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into eight 1/2-inch thick mini patties.

Cook's Tip: One-half teaspoon chili powder may be substituted for chipotle chili powder.

3

Place patties on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 8 to 9 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 9 to 10 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally. Evenly top with cheese during last minute of grilling.

4

Place burgers on bottoms of remaining eight buns. Top with desired Toppings. Close sandwiches.

Ingredients

 1 lb lean ground beef
 9 small whole wheat hamburgers, split & divided
 1 clove garlic, minced
 ½ tsp ground chipotle chili powder
 2 slices pepper Jack cheese, cut in quarters
 Optional Toppings: BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato slices, pickles

Directions

1

Tear one hamburger bun into pieces. Place in food processor or blender container. Cover; pulse on and off, to form fine crumbs.

2

Combine bread crumbs, Ground Beef, garlic and chili powder in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into eight 1/2-inch thick mini patties.

Cook's Tip: One-half teaspoon chili powder may be substituted for chipotle chili powder.

3

Place patties on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 8 to 9 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 9 to 10 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally. Evenly top with cheese during last minute of grilling.

4

Place burgers on bottoms of remaining eight buns. Top with desired Toppings. Close sandwiches.

Spicy Cheeseburger Sliders

Recipe and photo courtesy of Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.