Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 slider buns
Special equipment needed:
- Grill or grill pan
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, hot sauce, breadcrumbs, blue cheese, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Form mixture into 12 small patties.
4. Place patties on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
5. Toast slider buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes.
6. Assemble sliders by placing a patty on each bun and adding any desired toppings.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
Grill or grill pan should be preheated to medium-high heat.
Serving size:
This recipe makes 12 sliders.
Nutritional information:
Calories per slider: 160
Total fat: 6g
Saturated fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg
Sodium: 360mg
Total carbohydrates: 17g
Dietary fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 9g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Ground turkey can be used instead of ground beef.
- Feta cheese can be used instead of blue cheese.
- Panko breadcrumbs can be used instead of regular breadcrumbs.
Variations:
- Add sliced jalapenos for extra heat.
- Use ranch dressing instead of blue cheese dressing.
- Serve on mini waffles instead of slider buns.
Tips and tricks:
- Don't overwork the meat mixture when forming the patties to avoid tough sliders.
- Use a spatula to carefully flip the sliders on the grill to prevent them from falling apart.
- Serve with extra hot sauce and blue cheese dressing on the side.
Storage instructions:
Leftover sliders can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
To reheat, microwave sliders for 30 seconds or until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
Serve sliders on a platter with toothpicks for easy serving.
Garnishes:
Garnish sliders with extra blue cheese crumbles and chopped green onions.
Pairings:
Serve with a side of celery sticks and carrot sticks.
Suggested side dishes:
- French fries
- Sweet potato fries
- Coleslaw
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the sliders are falling apart on the grill, try adding more breadcrumbs to the meat mixture to help bind it together.
- If the sliders are too dry, try adding a tablespoon of milk to the meat mixture.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the sliders to an internal temperature of 160°F to ensure they are fully cooked.
- Wash hands and surfaces thoroughly before and after handling raw meat.
Food history:
Buffalo wings were first created in Buffalo, New York in 1964. They were invented by Teressa Bellissimo, who coated chicken wings in hot sauce and served them with blue cheese dressing.
Flavor profiles:
Spicy, tangy, and savory.
Serving suggestions:
Serve sliders as an appetizer or main dish at a party or barbecue.
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