Mini Rice Patty Cheeseburger Sliders
Mini Rice Patty Cheeseburger Sliders
Ingredients
For the Rice Patties
- 2 cups cooked brown rice, cooled
- 1 egg, large
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for frying
For the Beef Patties
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly
- 4 slices cheddar cheese, cut into quarters
- 4 leaves lettuce, small, such as butter lettuce
- 1/2 tomato, sliced thinly
- 4 slices pickles
- ketchup, as needed
- mustard, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the rice patties: In a medium bowl, combine the cooled cooked brown rice, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well until everything is thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Form the rice patties: Divide the rice mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a small, flat patty, about 2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Cook the rice patties: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the rice patties in the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Prepare the beef patties: In a separate bowl, gently mix the lean ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Do not overmix. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form into small, thin patties, slightly smaller than your rice patties.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Cook the beef patties: In the same skillet (or a clean one), cook the beef patties over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a quarter slice of cheddar cheese on top of each beef patty to melt.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Assemble the sliders: To assemble each slider, place one rice patty on a serving plate. Top with a small lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, and a cooked beef patty with melted cheese. Add a pickle slice, then drizzle with ketchup and mustard as desired. Finish with another rice patty on top.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy midnight snack!
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Mini Rice Patty Cheeseburger Sliders
Ingredients
For the Rice Patties
- 2 cups cooked brown rice, cooled
- 1 egg, large
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for frying
For the Beef Patties
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly
- 4 slices cheddar cheese, cut into quarters
- 4 leaves lettuce, small, such as butter lettuce
- 1/2 tomato, sliced thinly
- 4 slices pickles
- ketchup, as needed
- mustard, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the rice patties: In a medium bowl, combine the cooled cooked brown rice, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well until everything is thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Form the rice patties: Divide the rice mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a small, flat patty, about 2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Cook the rice patties: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the rice patties in the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Prepare the beef patties: In a separate bowl, gently mix the lean ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Do not overmix. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form into small, thin patties, slightly smaller than your rice patties.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Cook the beef patties: In the same skillet (or a clean one), cook the beef patties over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a quarter slice of cheddar cheese on top of each beef patty to melt.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Assemble the sliders: To assemble each slider, place one rice patty on a serving plate. Top with a small lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, and a cooked beef patty with melted cheese. Add a pickle slice, then drizzle with ketchup and mustard as desired. Finish with another rice patty on top.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy midnight snack!