PALE ALE CHEESEBURGER SNACK ROLLS
No doubt that wings, nachos and Buffalo chicken dip are on the roster of this year’s Super Bowl LIV party. They’re all classic football eats, easy to make and a cheap way to feed a crowd. You should consider adding these bite-sized cheeseburger snacks to the buffet.
The sesame-covered rolls might seem a bit challenging for the average home cook because the recipe starts with a yeast dough. But it comes together in just a couple of steps, and you only have to knead it once because beer is a natural rising agent. You will, however, need to plan ahead because the dough takes about 90 minutes to proof.
These are stuffed with seasoned ground beef, diced onion, pickles and sharp cheddar for a classic cheeseburger taste. You can easily change up the fillings with your favorite ingredients — say, blue cheese, bacon bits and blackening spice for a black-and-blue burger, or sauteed mushrooms and Swiss cheese.
They’re best served hot, right out of the oven, with ketchup and mustard for dipping.
For rolls 3 cups all-purpose flour 2¼ teaspoons (1¼-ounce packet) active dry yeast ¾ cup pale ale 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg 1 teaspoon fine sea salt For filling ½ pound lean ground beef ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 3 tablespoons diced yellow onion ¼ cup finely diced dill pickles 3 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded Egg wash
1 tablespoon raw sesame seeds Add flour and yeast to bowl of stand mixer fitted with
dough hook. Turn mixer to low and pour in ale. Scrape sides of bowl as needed and mix until a dough begins to form.