Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders: The Burger Got Bite-Sized

Burgers are great. Sliders are greater. Bacon cheeseburger sliders? Greatest.

Juicy beef. Crispy bacon. Melty cheese. Toasted Hawaiian rolls. Baked in one dish. Pull apart. Devour. 25 minutes. Make two batches.

Ingredients

Makes 12 sliders.

• 1 package (12 count) Hawaiian rolls
• 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
• 8 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
• 6 slices cheddar cheese (torn in half)
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• ¼ cup diced pickles or relish
• 3 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Cook Beef

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain fat. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 2: Make Sauce

1. Mix mayo, ketchup, mustard, and pickles in a small bowl.

Step 3: Prep the Rolls

1. Without separating individual rolls, slice entire slab of Hawaiian rolls horizontally (top and bottom).
2. Place bottom half in a greased 9×13 baking dish.

Step 4: Assemble

1. Spread sauce on bottom rolls.
2. Top with cooked ground beef, crumbled bacon, and cheddar slices.
3. Place top slab of rolls back on.

Step 5: Butter and Bake

1. Mix melted butter and garlic powder. Brush over tops.
2. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
3. Bake 10-12 minutes until golden and cheese is melted.

Step 6: Serve

1. Separate sliders. Serve hot. Watch them vanish.

Summary

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10-12 minutes | Total Time: 20-25 minutes

Yield: 12 sliders

Difficulty: Easy

Storage Notes

Fridge:

Store leftovers for 3 days. Reheat in oven at 350°F for 8-10 minutes.

Pro Tip:

Assemble ahead (without baking). Refrigerate up to 24 hours. Bake when hungry.