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Honey Chipotle Garlic Sliders

Honey Chipotle Garlic Sliders
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Honey Chipotle Garlic Sliders deliver a perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors with tender, juicy patties glazed in a honey-chipotle-garlic sauce, nestled in soft slider buns. Ideal for casual gatherings, game days, or family meals, these sliders are easy to make, customizable, and guaranteed to impress with their bold flavor and delightful texture contrast.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground meat (beef, turkey, chicken, or plant-based substitute)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped (adjust for heat preference)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 slider buns (brioche, potato rolls, or gluten-free buns)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter or oil (for cooking and toasting)

Optional Toppings

  • Slices of cheese (pepper jack or aged cheddar)
  • Pickles
  • Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley)
  • Thinly sliced red onions
  • Pickled jalapeños
  • Lime juice or apple cider vinegar (for tanginess)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chipotle Garlic Honey Sauce: In a bowl, mix honey, minced garlic, and finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Adjust chipotle amount to your desired spice level. This sauce will be brushed on the patties and adds the signature sweet and smoky flavor.
  2. Make the Slider Patties: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Gently mix to avoid overworking the meat. Shape the mixture into small, slightly thinner patties that fit your slider buns.
  3. Cook the Patties: Heat butter or oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. During the last minute of cooking, generously brush the patties with the chipotle garlic honey sauce so the flavors caramelize and absorb into the meat.
  4. Toast the Slider Buns: While cooking the patties, lightly butter the slider buns and toast them in the skillet or grill until golden brown. Toasting adds a delightful crunch and prevents the buns from becoming soggy.
  5. Assemble the Sliders: Place each cooked patty on the bottom half of a toasted bun. Drizzle additional sauce on top if desired, then add your choice of optional toppings such as cheese, pickles, or fresh herbs. Crown each slider with the top bun and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic and quality chipotle peppers for the best sauce flavor.
  • Handle the meat mixture gently to keep patties tender and juicy.
  • Brushing sauce during cooking helps it caramelize and cling to the patties.
  • Toasting buns adds texture and prevents sogginess.
  • Let cooked patties rest a couple of minutes before assembling to retain juices.

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