Tex-mex Sliders

Ingredients

• 1 pound 80/20-ratio ground chuck
• ¼ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp chipotle powder
• 4 thin slices monterey jack cheese
• 16 buns, split in half and toasted
• to taste butter

Steps

1. Preheat an electric griddle to 350°F.
2. Combine the seasonings.
3. Set aside.
4. Place the meat on a parchment-lined sheet pan and cover with plastic wrap.
5. Roll out with a rolling pin until the meat fills the pan.
6. Remove the entire sheet of parchment, including the meat, from the pan.
7. Remove the meat and cut into 16 equal patties with a pizza cutter.
8. Sprinkle both sides of each patty with the seasoning mixture.
9. Cook on the preheated griddle 1 minute per side, putting cheese on the cooked side after flipping.
10. Meanwhile, spread butter on each bun.
11. Place a patty in each bun and close.
12. Serve warm with desired condiments.