Ingredients
Gathering the ingredients feels a bit like preparing for those lively family dinners, where everyone pitched in to create something memorable. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 slider rolls
- 6 slices of cheddar cheese, halved
- 8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Feel free to customize! Swap cheddar for pepper jack if you like a little heat, or try turkey bacon for a leaner option.
Instructions
Creating these sliders is as straightforward as my grandmother’s biscuit recipe, but with a modern twist. Here’s how to make them:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into small patties, about the size of your slider rolls.
- Cook the patties in a skillet over medium heat until they’re browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Slice the slider rolls in half horizontally, keeping them attached, and place the bottom halves on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place a beef patty on each roll bottom, then top with a generous spoonful of BBQ sauce, a slice of cheese, and a sprinkle of crumbled bacon.
- Place the top halves of the rolls over the sliders. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving, if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
