Smoky Southern Grill Sliders with Spicy Pimento Cheese

Allergens

Dairy, Egg, Wheat

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup diced pimento, drained
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 8 slider buns
• Butter, for brushing
• Pickles and coleslaw, for serving

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, onion, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until well combined and form into 8 small patties.
2. Preheat your grill to medium high heat and lightly oil the grate.
3. Grill patties for 4 5 minutes per side or until desired doneness is reached. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
4. In another bowl, mix shredded cheddar cheese, diced pimento, cayenne pepper, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard until well combined. Set aside.
5. Brush the insides of slider buns with butter and grill for 1 2 minutes per side or until golden brown.
6. Top each patty with a generous scoop of spicy pimento cheese and place on the bottom half of the buns. Add pickles and coleslaw as desired. Finish with the top half of the buns.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Chef’s Insight

The key to perfect sliders is the balance of flavors - tender, juicy patties, creamy spicy pimento cheese, and crunchy toppings.

Notes

For a crowd-pleasing dish, double or triple the recipe and serve on a large platter.