Recipes: Italian Sliders

• Prep Time:10 minutes
• Cook Time:4-6 minutes
• Serves:12

 

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barbecue, bbq, burgers, cookouts, hamburgers, italian, mini, sliders, summer,

The traditional burger gets an Italian twist in this mini burger recipe. Fresh Mozzarella cheese and fresh basil add wonderful flavor.

Why Try? Sure, you could make these sliders with mustard and ketchup and call it a day, but you’ve got to mix things up sometimes.

 

 

Foodie Byte

Fresh Mozzarella cheese and fresh basil are widely available now all year long. Take advantage and try this delicious burger variation.

Ingredients

3 pounds 80/20 ground chuck
2 tablespoons pesto, prepared

1/4 cup steak sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Roma tomatoes, 48 slices
Fresh basil, 24 leaves
24 - 3-inch butter and egg dinner rolls
Pesto Mayo Sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
6 (1/2 ounce each) slices fresh Mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Build a charcoal fire or heat a gas grill.
Place the ground chuck in a large bowl and add the steak sauce and salt, and pepper. Mix well. Shape the meat into 24 (2-ounce) patties.
When the grill is medium-hot, brush the grill grate with oil. Place the burgers on the grill and cook for 4-6 minutes each side or longer if you prefer the burgers more well done.
Slice the buns in half and toast cut side down on the grill.
Spread both sides of the buns with pesto mayo. Place burger on bun and top with slice of Mozzarella, tomato slice and fresh basil.

Nutritional Information

Calories 588, Carbohydrates 42g, Cholesterol 125mg, Fat 33g, Fat Calories 300, Fiber 3g, Protein 28g, Saturated Fat 12g, Sodium 556mg. Daily Values: Calcium 87.34mg 9%, Phos 272.35mg 27%, Copper 0.19mg 10%, Zinc 5.66mg 38%, Panto 1.09mg 11%, Biotin 3.57mcg 1190%, Iodine 13.72mcg 9%, Magnesium 43.47mg 11%, Iron 4.92mg 27%, Vitamin B6 22%, Vitamin C 10%, Vitamin B12 44%, Vitamin D 2%, Vit E-a-Toco 4%, Vitamin A 10%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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