Greek-Inspired Lamb Sliders

Pump up the flavor for your big game spread with a secret ingredient: Mezzetta® Golden Greek Peperoncini. The base of our Greek lamb sliders includes chopped peperocini and za'atar, which we grill and pile high on brioche with a tangy tzaziki and crumbled feta. Grab the full recipe on caramelizedblog.com, and visit here to pack your pantry with their exceptional pickled selections for entertaining friends and family.

Serves 4 (8 sliders)

1 pound ground lamb
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon za’atar seasoning, separated
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperocini, finely chopped
1/4 cup diced caramelized onions
8 mini brioche buns
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 sprig fresh dill, plus extra to garnish
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperocini juice
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

In a large bowl, mix ground lamb with 1 tablespoon of za’atar, salt, pepper, peperocini, and onions until well combined. Use an ice cream scooper to form evenly-sized patties. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb scoops to skillet and smash with a spatula. Grill for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked to desired temperature.

Meanwhile, in a small dish, combine Greek yogurt with remaining za’atar, lemon juice, peperocini juice, and fresh dill. Stir and spread on half of each brioche bun. Top with crumbled feta and a sprig of dill. Then, add slider patty to other half of bun. Serve immediately.

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