Printable Recipe: Bacon and Horseradish Summer Sliders Recipe

Bacon and Horseradish Summer Sliders Recipe

This recipe is based off of one created by Emeril, and it's one of those perfect 4th of July appetizer recipes that is kind of a no-brainer. After all, the Fourth is the all-American holiday, and the burger is the all-American food.

The recipe calls for teeny hamburger buns, which can be hard to find. Me? Well, I cheat. I buy regular hamburger buns and cut little circles from them with a teeny biscuit cutter (or small round cookie cutter). Yes, you tend to waste a bit of bun this way, but... the effect is worth it. Don't use plain white bread, because you won't get the same soft top crust! High quality hamburger buns are best, but you can use the el cheapo kind.

If you're on the lookout for make-ahead 4th of July appetizer recipes, this can be made ahead, too. Simple make up the burgers ahead of time, mix the mayo ahead of time, and use pre-cooked bacon. Done and done.

Serves 12 as an appetizer (one slider each)

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
2 tsp. fresh minced garlic
1/4 C. minced onion
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
6 slices crisp-cooked bacon, halved
12 mini hamburger rolls (or cut-out rolls), split

Horseradish Mayonnaise:
1/2 C. good mayonnaise (I like Hellman's)
2 tbsp. sour cream
3 tbsp. prepared horseradish
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. salt

Instructions: 1. To make your slider patties, combine the beef, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands.

2. Divide into 12 equally-sized balls, and shape into patties. Cover, refrigerate, and let patties chill for at least an hour, or even overnight.

3. To make your mayonnaise, whisk together the mayo, sour cream, horseradish, pepper, and salt. Refrigerate at least an hour, and up to 3 days.

4. Grill you mini burgers about two minutes per side for medium doneness, 3 minutes a side for well done.

5. Serve these little burgers on your buns, topped with a piece of bacon and some of your horseradish mayonnaise. Talk about a fun fourth of July snack!