Cheesy Beef Sliders
Juicy little patties, laced with parmesan, seared to perfection and topped with basil pesto and melty mozzarella. The slider game is forever changed!
Servings 4
Calories 601kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 tablespoons basil pesto shelf-table or refrigerated
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12 Kings Hawaiian Original Sweet Rolls halved crosswise
Suggested toppings
- Sliced tomatoes I used sliced grape tomatoes
- Marinara sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the beef, parmesan cheese, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well and shape the mixture into 12 equal patties, each about 1/2-inch thick.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet (preferably oven-proof) over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer for more fully cooked meat (remember, the sliders will continue to a cook a little after you remove them from the heat).
- Preheat the broiler. If you don't have an oven-proof skillet, transfer the sliders to a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Top the sliders with the pesto (1 teaspoon each) and then the mozzarella cheese.
- Place the pan under the broiler and cook until the cheese melts, about 1 minute.
- Nestle the sliders on the rolls and top with desired toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 601kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 709mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 601IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg