Barbecue Sliders When company dropped in, all I had was sausage and ground beef. We combined the two for juicy burgers.
Bacon Cheddar Jalapenos Take these fiery appetizers straight to the grill so you can add a touch of smoky barbecue flavor. We like to pass them with bowls of guacamole and sour cream for dunking. —WAYNE BARNES MONTGOMERY, AL
—BJ LARSEN ERIE, CO TAKES: 25 MIN. • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS
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lb. ground beef lb. bulk pork sausage cup barbecue sauce, divided Hawaiian sweet rolls, split Optional toppings: lettuce leaves, sliced tomatoes and red onion
1. In a bowl, mix ground beef and sausage lightly but thoroughly. Shape into sixteen ½-in.-thick patties. 2. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°; brush with ¼ cup sauce during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Serve on rolls with remaining sauce and toppings as desired. FREEZE OPTION Place patties on a plastic wrap-lined baking sheet; wrap and freeze. Remove from pan and transfer to a resealable plastic bag; return to freezer. Grill frozen patties as directed, increasing time as necessary. HEALTH TIP Make these with 90% lean ground beef and turkey breakfast sausage to save nearly 100 calories and more than half the fat per serving. PER SERVING 499 cal., 24g fat (9g sat. fat), 96mg chol., 885mg sod., 47g carb. (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g pro.
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PREP: 20 MIN. • GRILL: 10 MIN. MAKES: 2 DOZEN
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese 3 oz. cream cheese, softened 24 jalapeno peppers (3 in.) 12 bacon strips, halved Guacamole and sour cream, optional
1. In a small bowl, mix cheddar cheese and cream cheese. Cut and discard tops from jalapenos; remove seeds and ribs. Fill each pepper with 2 tsp. cheese mixture. Wrap each pepper with a bacon piece; secure with a toothpick. 2. Grill stuffed peppers, covered, over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until bacon is crisp, turning frequently. If desired, serve with guacamole and sour cream. NOTE Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face. PER APPETIZER 56 cal., 4g fat (2g sat. fat), 13mg chol., 116mg sod., 1g carb. (1g sugars, trace fiber), 3g pro.
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