The MLB Playoffs begin this Tuesday, October 1st. Twelve teams will compete in a series of bracket-style games to determine who moves on to play in the World Series. Slide over to the couch and watch all the exciting action of postseason baseball. Enjoy stadium-style concessions during the games with our classic slider recipe.

Classic Sliders

Small in size yet big in flavor!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. 80% lean Certified Angus Beef ® ground beef
• 1 package sweet Hawaiian rolls, 12 count
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons canola oi
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Morton and Bassett ground black pepper
• 6 slices cheddar cheese, halved
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• 24 pickle slices
• 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded

Directions

Separate the ground beef into 12 pieces, weighing around 2 ounces each. Roll the ground beef into a golf ball sized ball.

Slice the rolls in half horizontally, keeping the tops and bottoms intact. Spread the butter across the cut sides. Bring the griddle surface to medium-high heat. Toast buns until they are golden brown. Remove from the griddle and set aside.

Drizzle the canola oil across the griddle surface. Place the diced onions on the griddle and spread into an even layer. Cook the onions for 3 minutes.

Place the ground beef balls on the onions and gently press down with a spatula to slightly flatten into patties. Carefully separate patties and onion pile to make 12. Season with salt and pepper. After about 2 minutes of cooking, the patties should have a nice sear. Carefully flip to keep the onion and patty together. Place a cheese slice on each slider patty.

Spread the mayonnaise and mustard across bottom buns, then place two pickle slices on each. Place the slider patties on top of the pickles. Top the patties with shredded lettuce. Place the top buns on the lettuce. Cut the sliders into 12 and enjoy!

Servings 4