Meat Loaf Sliders with Balsamic-Glazed Onions

By ninebirch

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup Progresso® panko crispy bread crumbs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Black Pepper
• 1/2 cup basil pesto
• 1 LAND O LAKES® Egg
• 1 tablespoon Crisco® 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 medium onion, halved lengthwise, sliced
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup Muir Glen® tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Minced Garlic
• 1 can Pillsbury® Grands!® Jr. Golden Layers® refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
• 2 tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Unsalted or Salted Butter, melted
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 10
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 115mins

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix ground beef, bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper, pesto and egg. Divide mixture in half; mold each into 4x3-inch loaf. Place both loaves in 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish.
Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F. Remove loaves from baking dish and place on cutting board; cool 15 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 400°F.
Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in balsamic vinegar, tomato paste and minced garlic. Remove from heat; set aside.
Place biscuits on ungreased cookie sheet. Brush tops of biscuits with melted butter. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 400°F 8 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven; cool 3 minutes.
Cut each meat loaf into 5 slices. Spread onion mixture evenly over meat slices. Split biscuits; place meat slices between biscuit halves