Cheeseburger Sliders

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp. softened butter
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 white onion, finely diced (or frozen, diced onions)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (or frozen Dorot cubes)
• 1 lb. ground beef (I used 90/10.)
• 1 Tbsp. yellow mustard
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• pepper, to taste

Burger assembly:

• 1 pack dinner rolls, 12 count (King's Hawaiian Savory Butter Rolls)
• 12-16 slices American cheese (I used 12.)
• 3 Tbsp. butter, melted
• pinch of salt and garlic powder
• 2 tsp. white sesame seeds

Burger sauce (optional):

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise 
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. distilled white vinegar
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Butter the bottom of a baking sheet with softened butter. Set aside. 
• Heat the olive oil in a medium sized saute pan over medium high heat. Add the onions. Sauté for ~3 minutes, then add in the ground beef. Cook, breaking up the meat, for another 6-7 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat. 
• Add the garlic, Worcestershire, mustard, salt, and pepper and stir for another minute.
• Slice the rolls in half. Place the bottom rolls down on the prepared baking sheet. 
• Whisk together the melted butter with the salt and garlic powder.
• Place 8 (I used 6) slices of cheese down, followed by the meat on top, and then the remaining cheese (6 pieces) on top of beef. Try to pack the ground beef together by just patting it down gently with a wooden spoon. It will feel a little messy, but the cheese will keep everything locked in!
• Cover with top layer of buns. Brush the buns with the melted butter mixture. Add the sesame seeds all over the tops.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes or until warmed through and the cheese is melted.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl until combined. 
• You can brush the rolls with a little more butter once they come out of the oven, if desired. Cut and serve the sliders with the burger sauce and enjoy!

Notes:

• Double the ingredients to make 24 sliders!

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Grilled Balsamic Chicken with Strawberries + Feta

Ingredients:

For the chicken:

• 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. dijon mustard
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (I used frozen Dorot cubes.)
• 1 tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. dried oregano
• ¼ tsp. black pepper
• Balsamic glaze (not vinegar), for drizzling over the top

For the strawberry-feta topping:

• 2 cups strawberries, diced
• ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 Tbsp. fresh basil, sliced
• Salt + black pepper, to taste

Directions:

• Marinate the chicken. Whisk the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, garlic, salt, oregano, and black pepper together in a large bowl. Then add your chicken thighs, cover, and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes – 4 hours. (You can also marinate them overnight.)
  
• Make the strawberry-feta topping. While the chicken marinates, mix your strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced basil together in a bowl.  Season it with salt and pepper to taste.  Cover and keep it chilled in the refrigerator.
  
• Grill the chicken. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates to prevent sticking. Once hot, remove the thighs from the marinade and place them directly on the grill. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side (or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees).  Baking Directions: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Add the chicken thighs to the dish and bake for 20-22 minutes (or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees). (*I have also used the grill setting on my air fryer at 510 (high heat) and grilled for about 8 minutes.)
  
• Serve. Spoon your strawberry-feta topping over each chicken thigh and drizzle balsamic glaze over the top.
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