If you’re looking for something bold, cheesy, and built to feed a group, these BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders are it. They’ve got all the best burger flavors with seasoned beef, smoky BBQ sauce, two kinds of cheese, crispy bacon, and crunchy fried onions layered between soft rolls and baked to melty perfection. Every bite is messy in the best way.
These are sliders that hit hard with flavor and don’t require flipping burgers on a grill. The beef gets cooked in a skillet with a blend of spices and BBQ sauce for extra depth. Then it’s all about the layers: cheese, meat, bacon, onions, all stacked high before a quick bake in the oven to bring it all together.
Helpful Tips
- Use a serrated knife: Slicing the rolls in half cleanly helps keep the structure of the sliders.
- Customize the heat: Swap the pepper jack for cheddar if you want a milder flavor.
- Don’t skip the sesame butter: It adds flavor and makes the tops golden and bakery-style.
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BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon bbq sauce
- 1 package King’s Hawaiian savory rolls
- pepper jack cheese slices
- Colby Jack cheese shredded
- crispy fried onions
- 6 pieces bacon cooked and chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. As the beef browns, add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, garlic, and BBQ sauce. Stir it all together and let it cook for about 2 minutes to meld.
- Slice the buns lengthwise through the middle. Place the bottom buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Layer on the cheeses and then the ground meat mixture. Top with crispy onions and crumbled bacon. Put on the top buns.
- Brush the melted butter on top of the buns and sprinkle on the sesame seeds.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Slice, and serve hot.
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