Mini seasoned beef patties are pan seared in butter then topped with creamy goat cheese, sweet fig jam, peppery arugula and caramelized onions! Try your sliders on pretzel buns for the ultimate umami experience!
5 tbsp. plain goat cheesefrom a log (not crumbles)
5tbsp. fig jam or spread
1handfularugula leaves
5slider buns
caramelized onions
1yellow onionsliced
1tbsp. olive oil
1tbsp. balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place slider buns onto a sheet pan and spray lightly with cooking spray. Place in oven 10 minutes before you're ready to serve.
If you're making caramelized onions, heat a skillet over medium low heat then add 1 tbsp. olive oil. Add onion slices with a little salt and pepper and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add balsamic vinegar and cook for another 5 minutes or until liquid has absorbed and onions are soft.
In a mixing bowl, place ground beef, garlic salt, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Use your hands to gently mix together. Separate meat into 5 even sections.
Form patties by scooping out one section at a time. Roll into a ball first then press down gently to form a round patty about 1 inch thick. Continue with remaining beef.
In a non-stick skillet, melt 2 tbsp. butter then add beef patties. Don't move them once they're placed and cook for 3 minutes. Flip carefully, top each patty with 1 tbsp. of goat cheese, then cook for another 3-4 minutes depending on your desired doneness.
To assemble, take toasted bottom bun and spread on fig jam. Place on caramelized onions (if using) then top with burger patty. Place arugula leaves on top of patties (and cheese) then top with toasted top bun!