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In honor of March Madness beginning this week, thought I would post one of Daddy's favorite game-time snacks.

3oz. (6 T.) unsalted butter, softened
2-3 shallots, minced
2 T. water
Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
2# ground sirloin
20 round slices dill pickle
20 slices of white cheese, I use aged white cheddar
20 dollar buns, split and toasted

Melt 4 T. butter in small saucepan. Add shallots and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
Stir in water and add salt and pepper.
Form 20 patties using 2 T. ground sirloin for each. Place on rimmed baking sheet, and coat patties with remaining 2 T. butter.
Press a pickle slice into center of each patty. (refrigerate for up to 2 hours)
Preheat broiler. Season patties with salt and pepper. Broil for 4-5 minutes. Top with cheese and cook additional minute.
Spread shallot butter on bottom half of each bun and toast in oven until lightly browned.

Serve with lettuce, raw onion, ketchup, and mustard.

{LDM}