Chipotle Sliders

Chipotles in the patties add a smoky heat, while more chipotles in the mayo add even more great chipotle flavor.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground chuck
• 1 tsp each salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp chipotle powder
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 4-5 chipotles, finely diced
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 16 mini potato buns, halved
• 16 slices of your favorite cheese

Procedure

1. Line 2 large sheet pans with parchment paper. Put 1 pound meat on top of each and place a sheet of plastic wrap on top of that. Roll out until meat fills pans.
2. Fold each sheet of meat in half and trim edges and push into meat if required. Cut each sheet into 8 equal patties. Combine seasonings except for diced chipotles. Sprinkle patties with seasoning mixture.
3. Heat a griddle to 350°. Cook patties in the griddle 2 minutes per side, adding 1 slice of cheese on top at last minute.
4. Meanwhile, toast buns. Combine mayonnaise and diced chipotles. Spread mayonnaise mixture on each bun.
5. Place 1 patty on bottom half of each bun. Top with upper half and serve warm.