Smoked Lamb Sliders with Whipped Feta

Three lamb sliders with whipped feta, pickled onions, and pomegranate molasses.

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Smoked Lamb Sliders with Whipped Feta

Make these tender and juicy smoked lamb sliders with whipped feta, pickled onions, and pomegranate molasses for a flavor-packed appetizer or main course!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: lamb sliders, lamb sliders recipe

Servings: -14 sliders

Calories: 308kcal

Equipment

1 Large Bowl
1 Wire Rack or Frog Mat
1 Food Processor
Meat Thermometer

Ingredients

Lamb Sliders:

1 pound ground American lamb
2 small eggs lightly beaten
3 cloves garlic minced
1 ½ Tablespoons Lebanese 7 Spice Blend*
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 Tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
1 Tablespoon lemon juice and zest
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Whipped Feta:

8 ounces feta cheese crumbled*
¾ cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice and zest
2 garlic cloves

For Serving:

Instructions

Prepare the Sliders:

Combine the lamb, eggs, garlic, spice blend, salt, pepper, panko, lemon juice, lemon zest, butter, and oil in a bowl.
1 pound ground American lamb, 2 small eggs, 3 cloves garlic, 1 ½ Tablespoons Lebanese 7 Spice Blend*, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, 3 Tablespoons panko breadcrumbs, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice and zest, 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Portion the meat mixture into 12 to 14 equal-sized balls, rolling them between two palms.
Place the meatballs on a wire tray or a frog mat.

Make the Whipped Feta:

Add all the ingredients to a food processor.
8 ounces feta cheese, ¾ cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice and zest, 2 garlic cloves
Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
Transfer the feta mixture to the fridge to chill while cooking the sliders.

Cook the Sliders:

Set a smoker to 250F, and add wood chips to create smoke.
Place the meatballs in the smoker on indirect heat, and let them smoke until they reach an internal temperature of 160F.
Remove from the smoker, and set aside to rest.

Assemble:

Spread a layer of whipped feta on one bun. Then, add a smoked meatball, more whipped feta, pickled onions, and pomegranate molasses, and finish with a second.
Dave’s Killer Bread “Rocking Rolls”, Pickled Red Onions, Pomegranate Molasses
Serve warm, and enjoy!

Notes

*Nutrition information does not include buns, pickled onions, or pomegranate molasses.

Storage: Store the slider patties in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Keep the whipped feta in a separate airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

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