Double Trouble Bacon and Cheese Sliders

These irresistible little bites will satisfy any burger craving. Serve them individually as appetizers or two per person for a meal.

Ingredients: 2 oz (57 g) cream cheese 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped chipotle chili in adobo sauce 1 egg 1/3 cup (75 mL) fresh bread crumbs 2 tbsp (30 mL) barbecue sauce 1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard 1/4 tsp (1 mL) dried oregano 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each hot pepper flakes, salt and pepper 1 lb (454 g) lean ground beef 10 mini hamburger buns, or ciabatta buns Toppings: 1/4 cup (60 mL) barbecue sauce 5 slices bacon, cooked and halved 1 cup (250 mL) shredded old cheddar cheese

Preparation: In bowl, mix cream cheese with chipotle peppers until smooth; set aside. In bowl, whisk together egg, 2 tbsp water, bread crumbs, barbecue sauce, mustard, oregano, hot pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Crumble in beef and combine well; divide into 20 portions. Sandwich 1 tsp of the cheese mixture between 2 portions of the meat mixture; shape into about 2-1/2-inch (6 cm) wide patties. Place patties on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and grill until digital rapid-read meat thermometer inserted sideways into several registers 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Flip patties once. Topping: Spread barbecue sauce on buns. Sandwich burgers, bacon and cheddar cheese in buns.

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