Sliders, Perfect for CookOuts

Oh, time for fun and a cookout!

It is time for cookouts. During the many outdoors parties we have had, I have created sliders and barbeque chicken. I thought I would post some of my recipes for you to try.
  First off we be the sliders.

Sliders are great the take less time to cook and one can still stay on that diet.

The trick I have is adding liquid smoke and allowing them to marinade  over night or up to five days. they can also be frozen  for some on hand for an  impromptu cook out.
Also I found that using 80/20 hamburger is much better for  juicy and flavorful burger. This type will freeze well also.
Now for my recipe.

1.5 pounds hamburger (use 80/20)
1 Tablespoon hickory liquid smoke
1/2 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon three peppercorn pepper, grounded

Mix well,

To make patties, weigh out  2 oz size potions.  pat them out to about a 3 inch round patty. the trick is not to over pat them. Just lighting pat them out. Doing this will help the hamburger to remain juicy.  At this point you can freeze them on wax paper and place in a baggie or freeze prove dish.

These do not take long to grill. Preheat your grill to medium heat. Place sliders on grill, grill for 2 minutes on each side ( Place the top down while grilling so the heat remains on Medium) for a medium done hamburger ... More or less time depending on your liking.

I found 90 calorie buns at the grocery store. These are smaller buns, perfect for the sliders. Or you can use Dinner rolls.

Use smaller vine ripe tomatoes for slices and I love red onions slices. Dill pickles and Mustard and ketchup.

Copyright 2012 by "Auntie E's cookbook/M Dubros"

Fast Meals- Mac & Goat Cheese

Always searching for something the family will love. I finally made a homemade Mac and cheese that everyone loved. The only thing is I had to use whatever my refrigerator had in it. Pasta is always in my pantry and cheese and milk is always in the frig. The only thing is a tend to get a different cheeses each time I go to the grocery store.

MAC & GOAT CHEESE CASSEROLE

8 oz penne pasta
2 Tablespoon Butter
2 Tablespoon Flour
8oz 1% milk
4oz Half & Half
Salt, pepper and a pinch of Nutmeg
8 oz shredded Cheddar cheese
2 oz Shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
4 oz plain Goat Cheese
2 oz shredded Mozzarella cheese
2 oz Cut up American cheese( I dust it with flour to prevent sticking)


Cook pasta for 8 minutes.

In a medium sauce pan melt butter and add flour. Stir and cook for about 3 minutes, until light brown.
Add Cream and milk, stirring well and cook for 5minutes or until thick. remove from heat

Add Cheddar.Parmesan and Goat cheeses, Stir until melted.
In a casserole dish put in the drained pasta. Pour cheese Sauce over it. Mix well. Top with Mozzarella and American Cheese.

Bake at 350 for 15 minutes. Serve 6 to 8 people

Copyright 2012 by "Auntie E's cookbook/M Dubros"