Maggot Sliders

• Ground chuck (80% lean max), 2 pounds
• 6oz white cheddar
• 1/2 cup cooked white rice (aka "maggots")
• 12 leaves fresh basil
• 6 brioche or potato rolls
• 1 cup ketchup
• salt & pepper
• olive oil
• Dijon mustard
• 12 wooden skewers

1. 1) Slice cheese into 12 equal pieces. Form small patties around each piece of cheese with the ground beef.
2. 2) Roll edge of sliders in rice then press with fingers to adhere.
3. 3) Heat olive oil in saute pan on medium high. Cook burgers until browned on each side, being careful not to overcook. Should take about 5 minutes per side max.
4. 4) Cut brioche rolls in half and trim into squares. Toast bread, then dab with Dijon mustard.
5. 5) Add one basil leaf to each piece of toasted bread. Top with a burger and skewer.
6. 6) Place burgers on platter and drizzle with ketchup.
7. 7) Decorate platter with plastic flies, bugs, and clumps of rice (aka "maggots").

ground chuck, white cheddar, white rice, basil, potato rolls, ketchup, salt, olive oil, mustard, wooden skewers

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/maggot-sliders-50074860 (may not work)