Chopped Italian Sliders Recipe

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken sausage reduces fat while still providing flavor.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

In a large bowl, combine ground beef and Italian sausage until well mixed.

Form the meat mixture into small patties, slightly larger than the slider buns.

Season the patties with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Grill the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.

During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of mozzarella cheese on each patty to melt.

Toast the slider buns on the grill until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent.

Add marinara sauce to the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Assemble the sliders by placing a patty on each bun, topping with marinara sauce, provolone cheese, and fresh basil.

Serve immediately with a sprinkle of parsley.

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