Inside Out Cheese Sliders Clean Eating
Bite into the ultimate flavor explosion with these Inside Out Cheese Sliders, a clean-eating twist on a classic favorite. These sliders feature juicy, lean ground beef seasoned with garlic, onion powder, paprika, and a pinch of sea salt, encasing a gooey, molten center of sharp cheddar cheese. Perfectly seared in heart-healthy avocado oil, these mini burgers are customizable with whole-grain buns or crisp lettuce wraps for a low-carb option. Topped with fresh slices of tomato, butter lettuce, and optional pickles or condiments, they make for a wholesome, family-friendly meal ready in just 25 minutes. Whether you're grilling for a crowd or indulging in a satisfying weeknight dinner, these sliders deliver bold flavor without compromising your clean-eating goals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, diced into small cubes
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 8 pieces whole-grain slider buns or lettuce leaves
- 8 slices sliced tomato
- 8 leaves butter lettuce leaves (for topping, optional)
- 8 slices pickles (optional)
- as needed mustard, ketchup, or other preferred condiments (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until the seasonings are evenly distributed but avoid overworking the meat.
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a thin patty using your hands.
Place 2-3 small cubes of cheddar cheese in the center of half of the patties. Take the remaining patties and place them on top of the cheese-filled ones. Seal the edges thoroughly by pinching and smoothing them together to encase the cheese completely.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat and add the avocado oil.
Once the skillet is hot, place the slider patties in the pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the patties are fully cooked and golden brown. Be careful not to press down on the patties to avoid squeezing out the cheese.
While the patties cook, prepare the buns or lettuce wraps with your desired toppings such as sliced tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, and condiments.
Once the sliders are cooked, transfer them to a plate and let them rest for 2 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
Assemble the sliders by placing each patty on a bun or lettuce wrap and adding your preferred toppings. Serve immediately and enjoy your clean-eating inside-out cheese sliders!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2760 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.7 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.5 g | 288% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 462 mg | 154% | |
| Sodium | 6094 mg | 265% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.0 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.3 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.6 g | ||
| Protein | 183.0 g | 366% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1320 mg | 102% | |
| Iron | 24.8 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 2935 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
