Ingredients Inc.'s Sliders

By: Brooke Smith | Alabama's13.com
Published: October 07, 2009

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Sliders

Under 30 Minutes: California Sliders

Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 6 minutes
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients
11/4 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 ripe avocados, pits removed
1/3 cup diced red onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1 small tomato, seeded and diced
8 (1-ounce) small rolls (optional)

Preparation
1. Combine beef, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Divide into 10 equal portions, shaping into a 1/4-inch patty; set aside.

2. Combine avocado, onion, garlic, lemon juice, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and hot sauce in a bowl. Add tomato, mixing well.

3. Place patties in a grill pan or on a grill over medium heat. Grill 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Serve topped with guacamole mixture on rolls, if desired.

Sun-Dried Tomato Sliders
These proportions also work perfectly as a meatloaf in a 71/2- x 4-inch pan.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (or regular is fine)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 egg whites
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
8 (1-ounce) Parker House rolls
Ketchup, lettuce leaves
Preparation
1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Divide dough into 8 equal portions, shaping into a 1/4-inch patty. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Place patties in a grill pan and grill 3 to 5 minutes each side or until done. Serve on cut sides of rolls and top with marinara, ketchup and lettuce, if desired.
Salmon Sliders with Caper Mayonnaise
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients
2 (143/4-ounce) can salmon, drained
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
Mini rolls, lemon wedges, tabasco sauce
Caper Mayonnaise

Preparation
1. Combine salmon and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Shape into 13 (2-inch) sliders. (You can cover and refrigerate the sliders if you like.)

2. Heat the butter or oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high. Cook 2 to 3 minutes a side, turning once. To check for doneness, make a small cut and peek inside. Be careful not to overcook. Serve on a bed of greens or on mini buns or by themselves, with lemon wedges and Tabasco or Caper Mayonnaise.

For Caper Mayonnaise, stir together 3/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise, 1 tablespoons lemon zest and 1 to 2 tablespoons capers. Chill until ready to serve.