Bite-size Buffalo Burgers

Juicy, flavorful, and packed with protein!

These bite-size buffalo burgers are the perfect mini sliders for game day, parties, or a fun family dinner. Easy to make and full of bold flavors!

Buffalo sliders are a slick way to enjoy a burger without the two-fisted guilt.

The Star's Buffalo Sliders are higher in iron and lower in fat and cholesterol than their beef counterparts. The flavor profile mimics the bar snack profile, including hot sauce, reduced-fat blue cheese and celery. In a nod to the popularity of sliders, bakery departments are downsizing their buns.

Shopping tips: Ground buffalo is available frozen at most grocery stores; thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

For testing we used Treasure Cave Reduced Fat Blue Cheese Crumbles and Pepperidge Farm Wheat Sliders Mini Sandwich Buns. If you have trouble finding slider buns, use a 3-inch round cookie cutter and shave down regular-size whole-wheat buns to fit; save the scraps for breadcrumbs or stuffings.

Cooking tips: The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends that ground buffalo be cooked to 160 degrees; overcooking will produce dry burgers.

If extra spicy flavors are preferred, increase cayenne to 1/2 teaspoon or hot pepper sauce to 1 teaspoon.

Serving suggestions: Sliders can make an entree, if accompanied by a big summer salad. Of course, you could serve them as a first-course or appetizer, too. Also, the meat could be shaped into four patties and grilled as directed, 3 to 4 minutes each side and served on hamburger buns. Top each full-size patty with about 4 teaspoons sauce.

Buffalo Sliders Recipe

    Prep Time: 20 minutes

    Cook time: 15 minutes

    Yield: Serves 8

Buffalo Sliders Recipe Ingredients

    1 pound ground buffalo (bison) meat

    1 egg white

    1 clove garlic, finely minced

    1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely minced

    2 teaspoons ketchup

    1 1/4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, divided

    1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

    1/4 teaspoon cayenne

    Salt, to taste

    3 tablespoons reduced-fat blue cheese crumbles

    3 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk

    1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise

    2 tablespoons finely chopped celery

    8 whole-wheat slider buns, split and toasted

    1 medium tomato, thinly sliced

Buffalo Sliders Recipe Ingredients

    Spray grill grates with nonstick spray. Preheat grill to medium high or allow coals to burn down to white ash.

    Combine buffalo, egg white, garlic, jalapeno, ketchup, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce and cayenne. Mix lightly. Shape into 8 thin patties, about 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter. Season very lightly with salt.

    Grill patties 2 to 3 minutes each side or until meat thermometer registers 155 degrees. Remove from heat, cover and allow to stand about 5 minutes while internal temperature rises to 160 degrees. (Do not overcook.)

    Meanwhile, combine blue cheese and buttermilk in a small mixing bowl. Using the back of a fork, mash the blue cheese into the buttermilk. Add mayonnaise and mix well. Stir in celery and remaining 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce.

    Place a tomato slice on the bottom of each bun. Top with a buffalo patty, then dollop 2 to 2 1/2 teaspoons blue cheese sauce over the meat, then top with bun.

Per serving: 215 calories (26 percent of calories from fat), 6 grams total fat (2 grams saturated), 47 milligrams cholesterol, 16 grams carbohydrates, 20 grams protein, 243 milligrams sodium, 2 grams dietary fiber.

Recipe developed by professional home economists Kathryn Moore and Roxanne Wyss.

Why You'll Love This Buffalo Burger Sliders Recipe

    Juicy & packed with bold flavor

    Buffalo (bison) is leaner & higher in protein than beef

    Perfect for game day, BBQs, or an easy family meal

    Quick & easy—ready in 25 minutes!

Buffalo Burger Sliders Serving Suggestions

    Serve with crispy fries or sweet potato wedges

    Pair with a fresh side salad

    Top with melted cheddar or blue cheese for extra flavor

    Add pickles & caramelized onions for a gourmet touch

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Bite-Size Buffalo Burgers Recipe | Juicy Mini Sliders

These bite-size buffalo burgers are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for game day, appetizers, or a fun dinner. Easy to make, healthy, and packed with protein!

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