Juicy Lucy Sliders
July 29, 2024
A mini version of a Minnesota favorite! Turn your favorite cheesy, gooey Juicy Lucy burger into fun appetizer-sized sliders.
SERVINGS
10
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
15 min
Ingredients
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2pounds fresh ground beef
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1tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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2teaspoons garlic powder
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Salt and pepper
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2ounces cheese per burger (suggestions: Tillamook Sharp Cheddar, American, smoked Swiss, blue cheese)
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10Slider buns, sliced and buttered
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Vegetable oil, for grilling
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Toppings of your choice, such as ketchup, mustard, pickles, tomato slices, lettuce, mayonnaise, etc.
Directions
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1
In a large bowl combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper and mix until the seasoning is evenly distributed.
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2
Divide ground beef into 20 equal pieces. Place between parchment paper or plastic wrap and flatten into patties that are about ΒΌ inch thick.
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3
Cut or break cheese into smaller pieces, then add about 2 ounces (1-2 small slices) cheese on top of 10 of the burger patties.
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4
Top each burger with a second patty and pinch edges together to seal completely.
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5
Rub vegetable oil on grill and heat grill to high.
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6
Sear burgers over direct heat, 1-2 minutes per side. After flipping burgers, poke a small hole in top of each one to allow steam to escape.
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7
Continue cooking over indirect heat until cooked through, about 8-10 minutes, to an internal temperature of at least 160 F. Remove from grill and allow burgers to rest for at least 5 minutes.
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8
Meanwhile, toast buttered buns on grill.
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9
Place burgers on toasted buns, add toppings and serve.
Tip: You can also cook the sliders on the stovetop in a pan, ideally a cast iron skillet. Heat the pan to medium high, add 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil or butter and cook for 6-8 minutes per side.