Behold the North End Slider, an Italian and American classic combined for a tasty slider. The delicious flavors of a caprese salad -basil, tomato and mozzarella – are captured in these small bite burgers. Any time I take a visit out to Boston’s North End I always get a caprese salad. Who’s with me?
A meal that is simple enough to make for a party because you can form the sliders and prep the ingredients the night before and cook right before serving. Top the Italian flavored sliders with fresh sliced mozzarella cheese, artisan lettuce, a thick slice of tomato and a healthy drizzle of the pesto aoli. I used store bought pizza dough to make the buns, and that might have just been the best part. Of course, pre-made rolls are fine, but I highly suggest the pizza dough rolls. They add freshness and a bit more Italian flair.
Oh, and since it’s Divisional Playoffs Weekend, Go Patriots!
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 bag of fresh store bought pizza dough
2 tomatoes on the vine
Artisan lettuce
6 slices of fresh mozzarella
2 tablespoons pesto
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
½ teaspoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
Pinch of salt
Directions: