Chipotle Sliders

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef chuck
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp chipotle powder
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 4–5 chipotles
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 16 mini potato buns
• 16 slices your favorite cheese

Steps

1. Line 2 large sheet pans with parchment paper.
2. Put 1 pound meat on top of each.
3. Place a sheet of plastic wrap on top of that.
4. Roll out until meat fills pans.
5. Fold each sheet of meat in half.
6. Trim edges.
7. Push into meat if required.
8. Cut each sheet into 8 equal patties.
9. Combine seasonings except for diced chipotles.
10. Sprinkle patties with seasoning mixture.
11. Heat a griddle to 350°F.
12. Cook patties on the griddle 2 minutes per side, adding 1 slice of cheese on top at last minute.
13. Meanwhile, toast the buns.
14. Combine mayonnaise and diced chipotles.
15. Spread mayonnaise mixture on each bun.
16. Place 1 patty on bottom half of each bun.
17. Top with upper half.
18. Serve warm.