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Best Crispy Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders

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These crispy bacon cheeseburger sliders are a 15-minute easy party appetizer featuring juicy mini beef patties, sharp cheddar, and thick-cut bacon wrapped in sweet slider buns.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 package Hawaiian sweet rolls or potato slider buns
  • 12–15 strips thick-cut bacon
  • 1 block sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Ketchup (optional)
  • Yellow mustard (optional)
  • Pickle relish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Slice slider buns in half horizontally, keeping the bottom layer intact. Place cut-side up on the baking sheet.
  3. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side until crispy but pliable, or bake on a wire rack at 400°F for 15-20 minutes. Drain on paper towels, reserving grease.
  4. Divide ground beef into 12-15 equal portions (2-3 oz each). Form into small patties, making an indentation in the center. Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with reserved bacon grease or oil. Sear patties for 1-2 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  6. Brush the cut sides of the slider buns generously with melted butter.
  7. Assemble sliders: Place a patty on the bottom bun half, top with cheddar cheese, then wrap a strip of bacon around the patty and cheese, tucking ends in. Add condiments if desired. Top with the bun half.
  8. Place assembled sliders seam-side up on the baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and buns are golden brown.
  10. Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow cheese to set.

Notes

Cook bacon until slightly flexible to prevent crumbling when wrapping. Do not overcrowd the skillet when searing patties to ensure proper browning. Let sliders cool for a few minutes after baking to prevent falling apart.

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