Grab your floaties and your goggles! It’s time for a pool party! Woot-woot! And of course, every swimmer needs a tasty snack to regain some energy and keep the fun afloat. Poolside Sliders splash into the scene to bring your water-soaked guests a savory, quick bite. And what better snack than a mini juicy cheeseburger topped with some tangy and creamy fixin’s?! They can fill up on these little hearty handhelds really quickly and dive back in in no time! Cannon ball into some deliciousness with these Poolside Sliders!
Ingredients
- 2 ounces butter
- 1 cup yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 12 ounces lean ground beef
- 12 ounces ground pork
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup romaine hearts, thinly shredded
- 12 (2-2.5-inch) slider buns, toasted
- 12 slices cheese
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the grill.
Step 2 –In a sauté pan over high heat, add the butter, the onions, the white pepper, and 1 teaspoon of the salt and cook until the butter melts.
Step 3 –Reduce the heat to medium and cook the onion mixture until the onions are slightly browned on the edges, about 7-8 minutes.
Step 4 –In a bowl, mix the beef, the pork, the remaining salt, and the pepper together. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 5 –Portion the meat into twelve 2-ounce balls and flatten them into 2-1/2-inch-round patties.
Step 6 –Grill the burgers on each side until they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Step 7 –While the burgers are cooking, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, the mustard, the lemon juice, and the romaine together.
Step 8 –Top the bottom buns with the lettuce mixture, the burgers, the onions, the cheese, and the top buns.
Step 9 –Serve.
