"Frying Friday" OR "Grilling Friday's"...Simple Meals For Your Family...June 9, 2017

"Frying Fridays"  OR  "Grilling Fridays"

Beer Cheese Sliders

The pretzel bun makes these guys totally irresistible

  

Total Time: 0:45

Prep: 0:25

Level: Easy

Serves: 6

Ingredients

For sliders:

• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 c. plain breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp. yellow mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

For beer cheese:

• 3 tbsp. flour
• 3 tbsp. butter
• kosher salt
• 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 3/4 c. beer
• 1 c. milk
• 2 c. shredded Cheddar
• 1 c. shredded mozzarella
• Pinch cayenne
• 2 tbsp. chopped chives, plus more for serving
• 12 pretzel buns

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400°. Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
2. In large bowl, mix together beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, worcestershire sauce and yellow mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Shape mixture into 12 balls and flatten slightly to create patties. Bake uncovered until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
3. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Pour in beer and cook until the beer is slightly reduced. Pour in milk and bring to simmer, whisking occasionally. Stir in cheeses, cayenne and dijon mustard and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the sauce is thickened.
4. Spoon beer cheese over patties and serve with pretzel bun sliders.