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As a self-proclaimed burger enthusiast, I can confidently say that these little bites of heaven are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering. Bacon cheeseburger sliders are a brilliant blend of savory flavors, all packed into a handheld bite. Picture this: soft, pillowy Hawaiian rolls embracing a savory blend of seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, and ooey-gooey melted cheese, all topped with a generous sprinkle of Everything Bagel seasoning. These mini flavor bombs are not only incredibly delicious but also dangerously easy to make. Be prepared to watch these sliders disappear in the blink of an eye!
Easy to make and fun to share, bacon cheeseburger sliders are sure to become a firm favorite at any kind of gathering.
Also consider meal prep cheeseburger bowls, breakfast sliders, meaty sloppy joe sliders, perfect pizza sliders, or hearty cowboy sliders.
Why You’ll Love It
Such a fabulous flavor: Every bite of these bacon cheeseburger sliders with Hawaiian rolls is a pleasure. The flavors include meaty beef, crispy salty bacon, melted cheese, fluffy bread, and a really delicious cheeseburger sauce.
Easy to prepare: After cooking the bacon, the burger ingredients are cooked and combined to make the slider filling. After that, you assemble the sliders, add cheeseburger sauce and bake them in the oven to perfection.
A crowd-pleasing recipe: This is the kind of slider everyone will want to munch. The flavors are amazing and everyone who likes the classic appeal of cheeseburger flavors is going to enjoy this.
Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Bacon: I like to cook mine crispy. You can cook it to your preferred doneness. Use applewood smoked bacon or any other kind you want.
Ground beef: Lean ground beef is good here. Or you can use a fattier kind but then you’ll probably want to drain off the excess grease.
Spices: Onion and garlic powder pair with ground mustard and smoked paprika to infuse the beef mixture with flavor.
Cheddar cheese: It’s not a cheeseburger without the cheese!
Dill pickles: Omit them if you’re not a pickle fan. (I love to use homemade pickles!)
Mayonnaise: The basis of the cheeseburger sauce. Full-fat mayo is the tastiest.
Rolls: Use Hawaiian rolls or slider buns.
How to Make Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Cook the bacon: Bake the bacon in the oven until crispy, drain on a paper towel lined plate, and then chop it.
Make the beef filling: Sauté the beef, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground mustard, salt and black pepper until no pink remains in the beef.
Make the cheeseburger sauce: Combine the sauce ingredients.
Assemble the bacon cheeseburger sliders: Put the bun halves in a baking dish and top with the sliced cheddar cheese, beef mixture, cheeseburger sauce, sliced colby jack cheese, pickles, bacon, and finally the tops of the buns.
Bake and serve: Brush melted butter on top of the sliders and sprinkle on some everything bagel seasoning. Bake until the rolls are golden brown and the cheese is melted, then serve immediately with the remaining cheeseburger sauce for dipping.
Substitutions and Variations
Gluten-free option: Use gluten-free buns or serve the sliders in lettuce wraps instead of in buns or rolls.
Optional toppings: Add lettuce or sliced fresh tomatoes.
Spice them up: Add chili powder or hot sauce to the beef mixture or add jalapeno slices to the sliders before serving.
Different cheese slices: Swiss cheese, American cheese or gouda cheese would all work.
A different sauce: Instead of cheeseburger sauce, you can use ketchup or mustard.
Vegetarian sliders: Swap the ground beef for mushrooms and black beans, and omit the bacon.
Everything bagel seasoning: Use sesame seeds instead.
Crumbled bacon: You can use either chopped bacon or crumbled bacon. If you cook it extra-crispy, it’s easier to snap or crumble than chop.
Serving Suggestions
As an appetizer: Why not offer a trio of sliders to begin? Perhaps these cheeseburger sliders, blackened salmon sliders and maple bacon turkey sliders.
As a snack: Enjoy one (or two!) of these with an iced gingerbread latte or (for a special occasion) some Rumchata lemonade.
As the main course: If these sliders are the main event, pair them with sweet potato wedges or an iceberg wedge salad.
How to Store Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders
Store: These are best served as soon as they’re cooked, but you can also keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eat within 3 days.
Reheat: Wrap leftovers in foil and warm them back up in a 350°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Alternatively, melt a little butter in a skillet, add the sliders in there, cover and cook over a low heat until warmed through.
Freeze: Don’t freeze these – the bread will get soggy and the sauce will separate.
Top Tips
Plan ahead: Cook the bacon ahead if you want. Just keep it refrigerated until you’re ready to make the sliders.
Use the right buns: Use Hawaiian rolls or slider rolls. If you only have larger buns, you can use a cookie cutter to make them slider size.
Don’t let them burn: If the sliders are browning too fast on top, cover them with foil and continue baking until the cheese has melted.
Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders FAQs
Sure, you can sub ground chicken or ground turkey for a lighter flavor.
These miniature versions of burgers might be called sliders because of the way they slide across a griddle. They also “slide” down your throat easily because they’re so tasty!
Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe
Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders
Equipment
- Skillet Large
Ingredients
For the Sliders:
- 6 Slices bacon
- 1 Pound ground beef
- ½ Teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ Teaspoon ground mustard
- 3 Tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
- ½ Teaspoon salt
- ½ Teaspoon black pepper
- 12 Hawaiian rolls, or slider roll, cut in half lengthwise
- 2 Teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Teaspoon onion powder
- 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 Slices cheddar cheese
- 6 Slices Colby Jack, or Pepper Jack cheese
- ¼ Cup dill pickles
- 1 Tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
For the Cheeseburger Sauce:
- ½ Cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon mustard
- ½ Teaspoon onion powder
- 1 Tablespoon dill pickle juice
- 1 Teaspoon white sugar
- 2 Tablespoons dill pickles, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons ketchup
- ½ Teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Cook the Bacon:
- Arrange the bacon in one layer on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until crispy and cooked.
- Chop the bacon and set aside.
Make the Beef Filling Mixture:
- In a large sauté pan, add the beef, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground mustard, salt and black pepper.
- Cook, stirring often, until the meat is no longer pink.
- Put the bottom of the slider rolls in a baking dish and add a slice of cheddar cheese to each.
- Spoon the beef mixture over the cheese.
Make the Cheeseburger Sauce:
- Combine all the sauce ingredients together and stir well.
- Spoon half the sauce over the beef mixture, keeping the rest for dipping.
Assemble the Sliders:
- Add the colby jack cheese slices over the meat.
- Top with pickles and the bacon, and then put the tops of the rolls over the sliders.
- Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the rolls are golden brown.
- Serve immediately with the reserved cheeseburger sauce for dipping.
Notes
Use the right buns: Use Hawaiian rolls or slider rolls. If you only have larger buns, you can use a cookie cutter to make them slider size.
Don’t let them burn: If the sliders are browning too fast on top, cover them with foil and continue baking until the cheese has melted.
Nutrition
Juicy beef and tangy onion are cooked with some tasty flavorings, topped with ooey-gooey cheese and crisp cooked bacon and then nestled in soft Hawaiian rolls before being baked in the oven. These bite-sized burgers are so easy to customize, ensuring they’ll be very popular whatever the season or occasion. A bacon cheeseburger slider makes everything better!
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Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
So savory and delicious, I’m already planning the next batch.
These bacon cheeseburger sliders disappeared so fast, absolutely delicious!
The flavors were incredible—my family couldn’t believe I cooked this at home.