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Cowboy Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders

Savory beef sliders on sweet Hawaiian rolls loaded with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, fresh jalapeños, and crunchy fried onions. The perfect pull-apart party appetizer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Slider Base
  • 12 count Hawaiian sweet rolls 1 package
  • 1 lb ground beef lean
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 cup BBQ sauce divided
Toppings
  • 8 slices cheddar cheese sharp
  • 6 strips bacon cooked crispy and halved
  • 1 cup crispy fried onions (e.g., French's)
  • 2 fresh jalapeños sliced thin
Glaze
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 0.5 tsp garlic salt

Equipment

  • 9x13 Baking Dish
  • Skillet
  • Serrated Bread Knife
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Brown ground beef in a skillet. Drain fat well. Stir in Worcestershire, garlic powder, and half the BBQ sauce.
  3. Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Place bottom half in a baking dish.
  4. Spread beef mixture over buns. Top with cheese slices, bacon, sliced jalapeños, and crispy onions.
  5. Add top buns. Mix melted butter with garlic salt and brush over the tops.
  6. Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5 more minutes until golden.

Notes

For less spice, remove seeds from jalapeños or omit them. Serve warm.