Elk 'n Smoked Cheddar Planked Meatball Sliders - Ted Reader

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (1 kg) ground elk
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) softened butter
• 1 cup (250 mL) finely diced sweet onion
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup (250 mL) hickory sticks
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
• ½ cup (125 mL) chopped fresh herbs (parsley, dill, oregano, dill, rosemary) your choice
• 1/3 cup (80 mL) grated parmesan cheese
• 8 cubes of smoked cheddar cheese
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste