Buffalo Sliders with Avocado Yogurt Sauce

If you're looking for a tasty alternative to your usual weeknight burger, try these dainty and delicious buffalo sliders on for size. Buffalo is a lean alternative to beef, and the tangy avocado yogurt sauce is a delightfully cool contrast. The slight sweetness of the Hawaiian rolls ties the flavors together well, though other small sandwich rolls could be used in their place.

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 lb ground buffalo
  • 3 scallions, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup panko
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • A few grinds of fresh black pepper
  • 8 Hawaiian rolls, split
  • For the sauce:
  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup avocado, pureed (1 medium)
  • 1/2 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped coarsely

Preparation:
Combine the ground buffalo, scallions, garlic, panko, beaten egg, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly until combined. Form into small patties that will fit on your rolls, about 2" in diameter and 3/4" thick.

In the meantime, combine all sauce ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth. Set the yogurt sauce aside.

Spray a grill pan with non-stick spray and place over medium-high heat. Cook patties for about 3 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired doneness.

Place each buffalo patty on the split Hawaiian roll and top with a dollop of the Avocado Yogurt Sauce.

Makes 8 sliders

Recipe Notes:
Try using your leftover Avocado Yogurt Sauce as a dip for chips or spread it on a turkey sandwich or wrap in place of mayonnaise.

Source: MyGourmetConnection.com
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