Beef Sliders

Ingredients

• 12 ounces ground beef, formed into 8 (1 ½ ounce) patties
• 2 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into four 3/8-inch cubes
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 4 slider buns

Directions

1. Place one cheese cube on each of 4 patties, and then top with the remaining 4 patties. Pinch the sides together to seal the edges, and reshape the patties into 2-inch rounds. Season with the salt and pepper.
2. Heat a 12-inch skillet (a cast iron skillet works great here) over high heat; once hot, add the hamburger patties. Cook until the cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes per side, or longer for well done. Transfer to the buns, and serve.