Pop Burger's Mini Hamburgers

From my book Party Confidential

Recipe courtesy of Pop Burger

Ingredients

For Hamburgers:

• 6 small round brioche rolls
• Salt and fresh-ground black pepper
• 6 2-ounce ground chuck patties
• 3 slices good-quality American cheese, cut in half
• 12 slices ripe Roma tomatoes
• 6 tablespoons shredded romaine lettuce
• 6 teaspoons Pop Burger Sauce (recipe follows)

For Pop Burger Sauce:

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons chopped pickles
• Salt and fresh-ground black pepper

Directions

1. Toast rolls in warm nonstick skillet

2. Char-grill burgers that have been seasoned with salt and fresh-ground black pepper.

3. Top burgers with cheese and tomato slices for final minute of cooking time (3 to 4 minutes total).

4. Spread roll bottoms with Pop Burger Sauce and top with shredded lettuce, burger, tomato, cheese, and tops.

Serves

3 (2 per person)