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Grilled BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

These Grilled BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders are the ultimate party savior, combining smoky BBQ sauce, salty bacon, and gooey cheese on soft slider buns. They are easy to make, budget-friendly, and perfect for feeding a crowd.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 fat content)
  • 1 cup thick BBQ sauce (molasses-based)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 12 slices cheddar cheese (or mix of American and Cheddar)
  • 12 pickle chips
  • 12 slider buns (Hawaiian sweet rolls or brioche)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and form into 12 small patties, making an indent in the center of each. Keep refrigerated until ready to grill.
  2. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp but pliable. Remove and drain, leaving 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pan.
  3. Add sliced onions to the bacon fat in the skillet. Cook over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft, sweet, and brown. Set aside.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates. Grill patties for 3 minutes per side until medium-rare to medium. Remove and set aside.
  5. Cut slider buns in half horizontally and brush cut sides with melted butter. Toast bottom halves on the grill for 1 minute.
  6. Assemble each slider: bottom bun, patty, cheese slice, bacon strip, caramelized onions, pickle chip, and a drizzle of BBQ sauce. Top with bun lid.
  7. Place assembled sliders cut-side down on the grill for 1-2 minutes to melt cheese and warm through. Serve immediately.

Notes

Keep beef cold to prevent sticking. Do not press patties while grilling to retain juices. Toast buns to prevent sogginess. Can be made ahead by assembling and refrigerating for up to 4 hours before grilling.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slider
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 520
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Carbohydrates: 22
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 18

Keywords: BBQ sliders, bacon cheeseburger sliders, party appetizers, grilled sliders, easy party food, finger food, holiday party recipes

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