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In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the jalapeno relish.
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Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
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In a small bowl, combine the crumbled bacon and grated cheese.
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Use your hands to form the bacon and cheese mixture into 14 small balls.
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Theyll be very coarse balls, but the heat from your hands will help them stick together.
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Place the ground beef, salt and black pepper in a medium bowl.
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Mix until just combined.
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(Just use your hands, people.)
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Now its time to make your slider patties.
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Divide the beef into 14 balls (each should be about a heaping tablespoon.)
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Flatten each ball into a pancake about 1/4-inch thick.
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Place one of the bacon-cheese balls in the center of the beef.
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Gently fold the beef around the cheese, making sure its completely sealed within the beef, and flatten the patty slightly.
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(Each patty should be 1 3/4-inches in diameter.)
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Heat the oil in large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
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Add the sliders and cook for about 1 1/2-2 minutes on each side until the beef is cooked through and the hidden cheese has had time to melt.
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Depending on the size of your pan, you may find it easier to do this in two batches.
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If you like toasted buns (who doesnt?
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), now is the time to throw them on the grill or under the broiler for 30 seconds.
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Place each slider on a bun and add a dollop of ketchup, if youre into that.
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Top with jalapeno relish and go to town!
