Cowboy Butter Gameday Sliders

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 8hrs

Serves: 8

Ingredients:

For Sliders:

• 1lb Nolan Ryan Beef Ground Chuck 
• 1 jalapeño, sliced  
• 8 slices pepper jack cheese 
• Slider buns, sliced 

For Cowboy Butter: 

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 
• 2 tsp garlic, minced 
• 1/2 tsp paprika 
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard 
• Salt and pepper to taste 

Instructions:

1. Divide ground chuck into 8 even sections, form 2 inch diameter slider patties. Set aside.  
2. In a separate bowl, melt butter. Add in garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, pepper flakes, lemon juice, parsley, salt, pepper, and mustard. Whisk until well combined. 
3. Grill the sliders. Baste the patties with the butter using a basting brush. 
4. Once sliders reach internal temp of 145ºF, remove from grill. Form sliders with buns (toast if desired), pepper jack cheese, and jalapeño. Enjoy!