Crispy Mini Slider Bites with Hash Brown Tops

Ingredients

• • 1 ⅞ lb ground beef
• • 2 ⅞ cups shredded hash brown potatoes
• • 2 ⅞ large eggs
• • ⅞ cup all-purpose flour
• • 12 ⅞ slices cheddar cheese
• • 12 ⅞ mini slider buns
• • 2 ⅞ tbsp unsalted butter
• • ⅞ cup dill pickles (sliced)
• • 1 ⅞ tsp salt
• • ⅞ tsp black pepper
• • ⅞ tsp garlic powder
• • ⅞ tsp onion powder
• • ⅞ tsp paprika

Instructions

1. 1

   Divide ground beef into 12 equal portions. Shape into small patties (about 1.5 inches in diameter). Season each patty with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

2. 2

   Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Place a cheese slice on each patty and let melt for 1 minute.

3. 3

   In a bowl, mix hash browns, eggs, and flour. Using a spoon, form small mounds (1 per slider). Cook in the same skillet with 1 tbsp butter over medium heat until golden and crispy (4-5 minutes per side).

4. 4

   Place a cooked patty with melted cheese on the bottom half of a mini bun. Top with a hash brown mound, a pickle slice, and the top bun. Secure with a toothpick.

5. 5

   Arrange sliders on a serving platter. Serve immediately for optimal crispiness.