Juicy Lucy Donut Slider

Sweet and savory, these Juicy Lucy sliders with donut hole buns are the ultimate party snack. MORE+ LESS-

By TBSP Kitchens

February 17, 2015

Burgers

sticks (1 oz each) marble Jack string cheese, cut into 18 (3/4-inch) cubes

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

teaspoons Sriracha sauce

teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

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teaspoon onion powder

teaspoon salt

glazed donut holes, cut in half

wooden skewers (6 inch)

slices bacon, cut into 2-inch pieces, cooked until crispy

large leaf lettuce leaves, torn into 18 pieces

pickle chips

cherry tomatoes, cut in half

Jimmies candy sprinkles, if desired

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Place cheese cubes in small reasealable freezer plastic bag; seal bag, and freeze at least 1 hour.
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Heat oven to 375°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; place wire rack in pan. In large bowl, mix beef, Sriracha and Worcestershire sauces, onion powder and salt. Shape mixture into 18 (1 1/2-inch) balls. Press thumb in center of each to form an indent. Press 1 cheese cube into center of each ball, sealing it inside. Flatten each ball slightly and place on rack. Bake 20 to 23 minutes or to internal temperature of 160°F. Cool 2 to 3 minutes.
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To assemble each slider: Place flat side of donut hole on bottom. Layer a piece of bacon, burger, lettuce, pickle and tomato half. Top with other half of donut hole. Secure all with wooden skewer. Sprinkle with jimmies. Serve immediately.

Freeze cheese cubes up to 2 days in advance. Make meatballs ahead of time; insert cheese when ready to bake.
Try different cheeses - mozzarella string cheese, pepper Jack.
To make portioning balls easier, use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop.
Bacon is a snap to cook when using the oven. Heat oven to 400°F. Line a cookie sheet with sides with foil; place a wire rack on top. Place slices of bacon on rack; bake 15 to 20 minutes to desired crispness.

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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