Description
These BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders are a delightful combination of juicy ground beef, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and tangy BBQ sauce, all packed into a bite-sized bun. Perfect for any party, game day, or casual meal, these sliders are sure to be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup diced pickles
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 12 slider buns
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Season the beef with salt and pepper, then stir in the BBQ sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Slice the slider buns in half and place the bottom halves in a baking dish.
- Spread mayonnaise and ketchup evenly on the buns.
- Top with the cooked beef mixture, then sprinkle crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese over it.
- Place the top halves of the buns on the sliders.
- Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the buns are golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, then serve.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Assemble the sliders up to a day in advance, cover, and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Customization: Add jalapeños for heat, or use different cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack for variety.
- Reheating: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: Approx. 230 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders, Party Food, Comfort Food