BURGERS: Weekend Sliders with Traditional Balsamic

Appetizers

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
• 2½ teaspoons Kosher salt
• ground black pepper
• 8 ounces of goat cheese
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 large red onion, sliced into rounds
• 3 tablespoons Traditional Balsamic
• 12 slider buns
• 1 sliced avocado
• 2 cups of fresh spinach (washed)

Directions

1. Preheat grill or cast iron skillet medium-high heat.
2. In a small bowl, marinate onions with Traditional Dark Balsamic Vinegar; let sit for at least an hour.
3. In a separate bowl, combine ground beef, ground turkey, garlic, kosher salt, and pepper. Form into 12 small patties; set aside.
4. In a small bowl, combine goat cheese and mayonnaise until smooth; set aside.
5. Grill the patties until golden and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Toast the buns on grill for 15 seconds. Spread the tops of the bun with the goat cheese mixture; add cooked patties, onions, avocado and spinach. (optional – add tomatoes)