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Savory Grilled Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders

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These savory grilled bacon cheeseburger sliders are quick, easy, and perfect for feeding a crowd with smoky bacon, juicy beef, and melty cheddar cheese on soft slider buns.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ pounds (680g) ground beef (80/20 blend recommended for juiciness)
  • 12 slider buns (soft, slightly sweet buns work best)
  • 12 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 6 slices sharp cheddar cheese, halved
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Pickles (dill or bread and butter, optional)
  • Leaf lettuce or baby spinach (optional)
  • Condiments of choice: ketchup, mustard, mayo (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon until crispy on the grill or in a skillet over medium heat, about 8-10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with hands for 2-3 minutes without overworking.
  3. Divide the beef mixture into 12 equal portions (about 2 ounces each). Shape into small, flat patties slightly larger than the slider buns. Make a shallow indent in the center of each patty with your thumb.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F / 190°C). Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  5. Grill patties for 3-4 minutes per side. When flipping the patties the first time, add half a slice of cheddar cheese on top to melt while the second side cooks. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  6. In the last 2 minutes of grilling, place slider buns cut side down on the grill and toast until lightly golden.
  7. Assemble sliders by layering a lettuce leaf, cheesy burger patty, a slice of crispy bacon, grilled onion slices, and pickles on the bottom bun. Spread condiments on the top bun and crown the sliders.
  8. Serve immediately while hot and cheese is melty.

Notes

Make a shallow dent in the patties to prevent puffing. Cook bacon separately for better crispiness. Add cheese about a minute before patties finish cooking. Keep cooked sliders warm in a 200°F oven if making for a large group. For gluten-free, use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps. For dairy-free, substitute vegan cheese.

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