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Ultimate Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders: Easy 30-Min Recipe

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These ultimate loaded bacon cheeseburger sliders are the kind of recipe that feels like a cheat code for dinner. They come together in under 30 minutes, use simple ingredients you probably already have, and taste like something you’d order at a diner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
  • 8 slider buns
  • 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato slices, red onion slices, pickles

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon. Place the bacon slices in a cold skillet. Turn the heat to medium and cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping once, until crispy but not burnt. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Once cool, chop the bacon into small pieces. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet.
  2. Make the special sauce. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, and smoked paprika. Stir until well combined. Set aside.
  3. Season and form the beef patties. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape them into thin patties, slightly larger than your slider buns. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb.
  4. Cook the beef patties. Heat the same skillet with the reserved bacon fat over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the patties in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side for medium doneness.
  5. Toast the buns. While the patties are cooking, preheat your oven broiler. Split the slider buns in half and place them cut-side up on a baking sheet. Brush the cut sides with the melted butter. Broil for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully, until the buns are golden and lightly toasted.
  6. Assemble the sliders. Place the bottom halves of the toasted buns on the baking sheet. Spread a generous layer of special sauce on each bottom bun. Place a cooked beef patty on top of the sauce. Add a slice of cheese on each patty, then sprinkle the chopped bacon evenly over the cheese. Place the top buns on the sliders.
  7. Serve immediately. Transfer the sliders to a platter and add any optional toppings like lettuce, tomato, or pickles. Serve warm.

Notes

Use 80/20 ground beef for best juiciness. Don’t skip toasting the buns to prevent sogginess. Press an indentation in each patty to prevent puffing. Let cooked patties rest for a minute before assembling. For extra melty cheese, place assembled sliders under broiler for 30-60 seconds.

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