Haystack Potato Sliders #5FIX

5-Ingredient Fix Contest Entry. Everybody loves a good slider. This has the crunch from the haystack potatoes, spice from the Chipotle Mayo and of course the juiciness of the burger!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 8 sliders

Ingredients

• 1 (20 ounce) package  Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns
• 3  cups canola oil, for frying
• 1  lb  ground chuck
• 3⁄4 cup  chipotle chili mayonnaise
• 8  small  hamburger buns, slider size

Directions

1. Heat 2” of canola oil in a heavy bottomed pan until hot but not smoking. Deep-fry the Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns in batches until crispy. Drain on paper towels while you prepare the sliders.
2. Divide the chuck into 8 even pieces and form small patties. Grill on a preheated grill or grill pan for 4 minutes on the first side, flip and cook for an additional 3 or 4 minutes, depending on desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
3. Place one patty on each slider bun. Top with 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons of the chipotle mayo, a generous handful of the fried hash browns, and any other desired toppings.