BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders
These BBQ bacon cheeseburger sliders made with ground beef and cheddar on Hawaiian rolls are perfect for serving at a summer cookout.
Equipment
- Burger press optional
- Cast iron grill pan optional
- Meat thermometer optional
Ingredients
BBQ Slider Patties
- 1 pound ground beef 80% lean
- ½ cup extra sharp shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
- ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- Dash liquid smoke
- Pinch salt
Buns & Toppings
- 8 King's Hawaiian Rolls sliced
- 2 slices extra sharp cheddar cheese cut into quarters
- 4 slices cooked bacon cut in half
- 8 tablespoons barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the slider patties. Add ground beef, shredded cheese, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, liquid smoke, and salt to a large bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. Using a burger press, shape into 8 slider patties and set aside.
- Preheat a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the bottom halves of the Hawaiian rolls on a serving platter.
- Grill sliders for approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side, topping each with a quarter-slice of cheddar cheese immediately after flipping. The internal temperature should be about 160 degrees when the sliders are done.
- Transfer cooked slider patties to Hawaiian rolls. Top each with a half-slice of bacon and a drizzle of barbecue sauce (about 1 tablespoon per slider) before placing the tops on. Serve immediately.
Notes
Shaping the sliders: We use this burger press to perfectly shape 3-inch diameter sliders. If you don't have one, you can separate the meat out into 8 equal-sized balls before shaping to get consistent sizing, or use a 3-inch cookie cutter or biscuit cutter as a guide.
Grilling the sliders: You can grill these sliders on a traditional grill or a cast iron grill pan. To grill on cast iron, we use medium-high heat and cover the pan during the second half of cooking to help the cheese melt.
Serving suggestions: Stick colorful toothpicks through these sliders and serve them on a large platter for cookout guests to easily grab and go! They also make a fun dinner with a side of sweet potato waffle fries.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 259mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 187IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 1mg
