Inside Out Cheese Sliders Clean Eating

Bite into the ultimate flavor explosion with these Inside Out Cheese Sliders, a clean-eating twist on a classic favorite. These sliders feature juicy, lean ground beef seasoned with garlic, onion powder, paprika, and a pinch of sea salt, encasing a gooey, molten center of sharp cheddar cheese. Perfectly seared in heart-healthy avocado oil, these mini burgers are customizable with whole-grain buns or crisp lettuce wraps for a low-carb option. Topped with fresh slices of tomato, butter lettuce, and optional pickles or condiments, they make for a wholesome, family-friendly meal ready in just 25 minutes. Whether you're grilling for a crowd or indulging in a satisfying weeknight dinner, these sliders deliver bold flavor without compromising your clean-eating goals!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
• 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, diced into small cubes
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp sea salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
• 8 pieces whole-grain slider buns or lettuce leaves
• 8 slices sliced tomato
• 8 leaves butter lettuce leaves (for topping, optional)
• 8 slices pickles (optional)
• 0 as needed mustard, ketchup, or other preferred condiments (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until the seasonings are evenly distributed but avoid overworking the meat.

Step 2

Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a thin patty using your hands.

Step 3

Place 2-3 small cubes of cheddar cheese in the center of half of the patties. Take the remaining patties and place them on top of the cheese-filled ones. Seal the edges thoroughly by pinching and smoothing them together to encase the cheese completely.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat and add the avocado oil.

Step 5

Once the skillet is hot, place the slider patties in the pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the patties are fully cooked and golden brown. Be careful not to press down on the patties to avoid squeezing out the cheese.

Step 6

While the patties cook, prepare the buns or lettuce wraps with your desired toppings such as sliced tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, and condiments.

Step 7

Once the sliders are cooked, transfer them to a plate and let them rest for 2 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.

Step 8

Assemble the sliders by placing each patty on a bun or lettuce wrap and adding your preferred toppings. Serve immediately and enjoy your clean-eating inside-out cheese sliders!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1419.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2760.0

Total Fat 135.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 57.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 461.7mg	0%
Sodium 6094.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 200.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.3g	0%
Total Sugars 32.6g
Protein 183.0g	0%

Vitamin D 24.3IU	0%
Calcium 1320.0mg	0%
Iron 24.8mg	0%
Potassium 2934.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.4%

Protein: 26.6%

Carbs: 29.1%