Bacon Sliders and Shoestring Fries

Ingredients

• FOR THE BACON SLIDERS:
• 1 pound, 7 ounces, weight Extra Lean Ground Beef
• 4 slices Bacon, Cut Into 1/2" Slices
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• ¼ cups Bread Crumbs
• 2 Tablespoons Hickory Bbq Sauce
• Salt And Pepper, to taste
• FOR ASSEMBLING THE SLIDERS:
• 16 whole Dinner Rolls Or Slider Buns
• 4 slices Harvati Cheese, Cut Into Quarters
• Your Choice Of Additional Toppings
• FOR THE SHOESTRING FRIES:
• 6 whole Potatoes
• Canola Oil, For Frying
• Salt

Preparation Instructions

For the bacon sliders: Mix together bacon slider ingredients in a bowl with your hands. Add salt and pepper to taste. Roll into a ball just larger than a golfball and then compress to a disc. BBQ on medium heat 5 minutes each side.

To assemble the sliders, place patties on a bun and top with a quarter slice of cheese if desired and any other topping you prefer.

For the shoestring potatoes: On the shoestring setting of a mandoline, slice potatoes and place in a large bowl of water to keep from browning. Dry very well before placing in the oil. Heat oil in a wok, test with one tiny potato until, when dropped in, it quickly floats back up bubbling. Fry small amounts of potatoes at a time until golden. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and salt immediately. Keep warm in a 200ºF oven while cooking the rest of the potatoes.