Two finished sliders with grilled carrots on a white plate, sitting on a tan table.

Spicy Cheeseburger Sliders

Name: Spicy Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: Beef
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground Beef (96% lean); 9 sm Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns, split, divided; 1 clove Garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp Ground Chipotle Chili Powder; 2 slices Pepper Jack Cheese, cut in quarters; Toppings:; Barbecue Sauce; Lettuce; Tomato Slices; Pickles (optional); Additional Items:; Food Processor; Medium Bowl; Instant-read Thermometer

Recipe and Photo Courtesy of BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com

Makes: 8 servings
Prep Time: 5 - 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 - 12 minutes

Ingredients:

Ground Beef (96% lean)
Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns, split, divided
Garlic, minced
Ground Chipotle Chili Powder
Pepper Jack Cheese, cut in quarters

Toppings:

• Barbecue Sauce
• Lettuce
• Tomato Slices"
• Pickles (optional)

Additional Items:

• Food Processor
• Medium Bowl
• Instant-read Thermometer

Directions:

Tear one hamburger bun into pieces.
Place in food processor or blender. Cover; pulse on and off, to form fine crumbs.
Combine bread crumbs, beef, garlic and chili powder in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
Lightly shape into eight 1/2-inch thick mini patties.
Preheat grill to medium.
Grill, covered, 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.
Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.
Place burgers on bottoms of remaining eight buns.
Top with desired Toppings and close sandwiches.
Serve and enjoy.