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pimento cheese sliders with a toothpick through the bun on a serving tray

Pimento Cheese Burger Sliders

These pimento cheese sliders are the perfect combination of savory and sweet, and can be easily made in under 30 minutes using a cast iron skillet. The well-seasoned and juicy patties are topped with creamy pimento cheese and a tangy pepper jelly mayo, adding layers of flavor to each bite. These sliders are a delicious and simple meal option for any occasion.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 sliders
Calories: 404kcal
Author: Meiko Temple

Ingredients

Pimento Cheese Burger Sliders

  • 1 lb 85/15 ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup your favorite pimento cheese (I used HEB jalapeno pimento cheese spread)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 6 brioche slider buns
  • shredded iceberg lettuce

Pepper Jelly Mayonnaise

  • 3 tablespoons pepper jelly
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, and worcestershire sauce.
  • Use ⅓ cup to Separate the burger meat into 6 slider patties and roll into large meatballs. Apply pressure to flatten the burgers into about 2.5” disc shapes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate patties for 10 minutes.
  • Add oil to a 12” cast iron skillet over medium heat. When hot, add all 6 patties evenly spaced across the skilled. Do not crowd the pans; cook in batches to evenly space out if required. Cook patties for 3 minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter and pepper jelly in the microwave for 10-15 seconds. Brush all sides of the sliders with butter and toast. In a small bowl, whisk together melted pepper jelly and mayonnaise, then set aside.
  • Assemble burgers by adding pepper jelly mayo to each side of the bun. Layer lettuce, slider patty, and 1 heaping tablespoon of pimento cheese on the bottom bun. Add the top bun and enjoy.
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Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 716mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 348IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 3mg

Equipment

Large Bowl
Aluminum Foil
Cookie Sheet
Whisk

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.

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