Garlic Pepper Sliders with Roasted Garlic Mayo
Savory garlic pepper sliders with caramelized-garlic mayo. Quick grill or pan fry, plus tips for scaling, storage, and juicy patties.
This is the burger recipe for garlic and pepper lovers. Follow the same steps, but make a larger patty for regular-sized burgers.
- Make the roasted garlic mayo by frying minced garlic in oil until golden, then whisking into mayo with lemon, salt, and cracked Tellicherry pepper.
- Mix seasonings and Worcestershire into 1 pound lean ground beef, form 6 to 8 sliders, and grill or pan fry to desired doneness.
- Scale patties larger for full-size burgers, toast buns to prevent sogginess, and store mayo for up to 5 days refrigerated.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make the roasted garlic mayo?
Heat a little olive oil until hot, add minced garlic and fry until golden. Scrape the garlic and oil into a bowl, cool to room temperature, then whisk in mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and freshly cracked Tellicherry pepper. Chill before serving.
Can I use a roasted garlic head instead of frying minced garlic?
Yes. Roast a garlic head at 400°F for 30 to 40 minutes until soft, squeeze out the cloves, mash them, then stir into the mayo. You may need less oil and a bit more salt or lemon to taste.
How do I make full-size burgers instead of sliders?
With 1 pound of beef, make 4 patties of about 4 ounces each for quarter pound burgers. Form thicker patties and cook a bit longer. Season the same way and check internal temperature for doneness.
How can I keep patties juicy when using lean ground beef?
Avoid overmixing the meat, form patties gently, and make a small dimple in the center so they cook evenly. Add a tablespoon of olive oil or use a slightly higher fat blend like 80/20 if you want more juice. Let patties rest a few minutes after cooking.
What is Back of the Yards seasoning and what can I substitute?
Back of the Yards is a savory seasoning blend. If you do not have it, use 2 teaspoons of your favorite steak seasoning or substitute a mix of kosher salt, cracked black pepper, garlic powder, and a pinch of smoked paprika.
How long can I store the garlic mayo and cooked patties?
Store the garlic mayo in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Cooked patties keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days or can be frozen up to 3 months. Reheat patties until steaming hot or to 165°F.
How long should I cook sliders and what internal temperature is safe?
For small sliders, cook about 2 to 3 minutes per side on a hot grill or skillet, depending on thickness. For food safety, ground beef should reach an internal temperature of 160°F. Use an instant read thermometer to check.
How do I make the roasted garlic mayo?
Heat a little olive oil until hot, add minced garlic and fry until golden. Scrape the garlic and oil into a bowl, cool to room temperature, then whisk in mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and freshly cracked Tellicherry pepper. Chill before serving.
Can I use a roasted garlic head instead of frying minced garlic?
Yes. Roast a garlic head at 400°F for 30 to 40 minutes until soft, squeeze out the cloves, mash them, then stir into the mayo. You may need less oil and a bit more salt or lemon to taste.
How do I make full-size burgers instead of sliders?
With 1 pound of beef, make 4 patties of about 4 ounces each for quarter pound burgers. Form thicker patties and cook a bit longer. Season the same way and check internal temperature for doneness.
How can I keep patties juicy when using lean ground beef?
Avoid overmixing the meat, form patties gently, and make a small dimple in the center so they cook evenly. Add a tablespoon of olive oil or use a slightly higher fat blend like 80/20 if you want more juice. Let patties rest a few minutes after cooking.
What is Back of the Yards seasoning and what can I substitute?
Back of the Yards is a savory seasoning blend. If you do not have it, use 2 teaspoons of your favorite steak seasoning or substitute a mix of kosher salt, cracked black pepper, garlic powder, and a pinch of smoked paprika.
How long can I store the garlic mayo and cooked patties?
Store the garlic mayo in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Cooked patties keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days or can be frozen up to 3 months. Reheat patties until steaming hot or to 165°F.
How long should I cook sliders and what internal temperature is safe?
For small sliders, cook about 2 to 3 minutes per side on a hot grill or skillet, depending on thickness. For food safety, ground beef should reach an internal temperature of 160°F. Use an instant read thermometer to check.
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