Ingredients

Ground chuck (80% lean max), 2 pounds

6oz white cheddar

1/2 cup cooked white rice (aka “maggots”)

12 leaves fresh basil

6 brioche or potato rolls

1 cup ketchup

salt & pepper

olive oil

Dijon mustard

12 wooden skewers

Preparation

  1. Slice cheese into 12 equal pieces. Form small patties around each piece of cheese with the ground beef.
  2. Roll edge of sliders in rice then press with fingers to adhere.
  3. Heat olive oil in saute pan on medium high. Cook burgers until browned on each side, being careful not to overcook. Should take about 5 minutes per side max.
  4. Cut brioche rolls in half and trim into squares. Toast bread, then dab with Dijon mustard.
  5. Add one basil leaf to each piece of toasted bread. Top with a burger and skewer.
  6. Place burgers on platter and drizzle with ketchup.
  7. Decorate platter with plastic flies, bugs, and clumps of rice (aka “maggots”).