Chilis Big Mouth Bites
Chilis Big Mouth Bites are tasty little cheeseburgers also known as sliders. Get the easy copycat recipe to make best homemade mini burgers for an appetizer or dinner. Seasoned ground beef patties are cooked in a skillet then placed in toasted brioche buns with cheese, bacon, sautéed onions, and jalapeno ranch sauce.
Servings 4
Calories 1045kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup diced white onion
- 1 tablespoon butter for sauteing onions
- 1/4 pound bacon
- 2 slices American cheese
- 1 cup Ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon chopped pickled jalapeno peppers
- 1 tablespoon butter for sliders
- 8 brioche buns or other slider buns
Instructions
Crispy Bacon
- Cook bacon in a large skillet and drain bacon on a wire rack. Wipe out the skillet, you may want to save the bacon grease for cooking. When the bacon has cooled, break the bacon into 2 to 3 inch pieces.
Jalapeno Ranch Sauce
- Place the ranch dressing, and pickled jalapenos into a blender.
- Puree until the dressing is smooth. This will taste better the longer it sits.
Sauteed Onions
- Add butter to a large skillet. When the butter has melted, add diced onion. Cook the onion until the onion until has become translucent. Remove the onions and set aside.
Hamburger Slider Directions
- Prepare the burgers by placing ground chuck into a bowl. Add the salt and freshly ground black pepper, mix well.
- Divide the seasoned ground beef into 8 portions. Place as many of the burger patties into the skillet without over crowding them.
- Cook the ground beef patties on each side for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until the patty has browned. When the burger has browned add a ¼ of a slice of American cheese to each patty.
- Build the burger by placing cooked chopped onions and bacon on the bottom bun. Top with the burger patty, and drizzle some of the spicy ranch sauce on top of the meat. Add the top bun.
Recipe Tips
Pro tips for perfect sliders
Patty Preparation
- Keep your meat cold until ready to form patties - this helps maintain the fat structure
- Don't overwork the meat when mixing and forming patties - gentle handling keeps them tender
- Make your patties about 1/2 inch wider than the buns - they'll shrink while cooking
- Press a dimple in the center of each patty with your thumb - this prevents them from puffing up
Cooking Tips
- Start with a hot skillet - you should hear a sizzle when the patty hits the surface
- Never press down on your burgers while cooking - this releases their flavorful juices
- Flip only once during cooking for the best crust development
- Add cheese while the burgers are still in the pan and cover briefly to help it melt perfectly
- Let the burgers rest for 2-3 minutes before assembling
Nutrition
Calories: 1045kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 77g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Cholesterol: 311mg | Sodium: 1575mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 994IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 4mg
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