Description
Crispy High-Protein Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders are a delectable, crowd-pleasing dish that’s quick to prepare and irresistible, perfect for weeknight dinners or game day gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 slider buns
- Lettuce leaves (for garnish)
- Sliced tomatoes (for garnish)
- Pickles (optional)
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. 2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped cooked bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
3. 3. Form the mixture into 12 small slider patties, about 1/4 inch thick.
4. 4. Cook the patties in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
5. 5. Lightly toast the slider buns in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes.
6. 6. Assemble the sliders by placing a patty on each toasted bun bottom, topping with lettuce, tomato, and pickles if desired, then adding the top bun.
7. 7. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
To maintain juiciness, use ground beef with an 80/20 meat-to-fat ratio. A hot skillet helps achieve a crispy exterior. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg