Description
Delightful sliders featuring juicy beef, crispy bacon, and melted cheese all nestled in a warm pretzel bun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
- 6 slices bacon
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 pretzel buns
- 1 onion, diced
- Fresh herbs (parsley or chives)
- Condiments (ketchup, mustard, barbecue sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté diced onions in olive oil over medium heat until caramelized.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef with sautéed onions, salt, pepper, and herbs. Form small patties.
- Cook bacon in the same skillet until crispy, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook patties in bacon fat or grill until an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Assemble sliders with lettuce, patties, bacon, cheese, and condiments on the bottom half of the pretzel bun.
- Top with the other half of the bun and bake for 5-7 minutes until cheese melts.
- Let rest briefly before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your choice of cheese and condiments. Don’t skip the pickles for added crunch!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: sliders, bacon cheeseburger, appetizer, party food, game night