My bacon cheeseburger sliders are simple to make in a small batch! Each bite is full of seasoned beef, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and creamy mayonnaise. When my husband and I are craving a burger out, I whip these up and they always hit the spot!
Key Takeaways: Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 3 sliders
- Cooking Method: Pan-seared burger, oven-baked bacon
- Flavor & Texture: Savory burger, crispy bacon, creamy mayo
- Difficulty: Easy
- Why this Recipe?: Easy steps, small batch, made from scratch, full of flavor
When football season rolls around, I love creating new recipes that we can enjoy all season long. That’s how these sliders came about!
I also highly recommend trying my ham and cheese oven-baked sliders and sourdough chicken minis. They’re both wonderful for many occasions!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to make: The steps are super simple, anyone can follow them!
- Packed with flavor: The burger patties and bacon are seasoned so each bite is full of flavor.
- Customizable toppings: You can add your favorite toppings after assembling!
- Perfect for many occasions: They’re a great dish to serve for game day, gatherings, or a simple supper.
Ingredients
- ground beef: any type of ground beef works, I like using a burger blend with more fat (80/20)
- sea salt: I recommend using fine sea salt
- ground black pepper: freshly ground or already ground works
- onion powder: this adds such a good flavor to the beef
- garlic powder: this adds such a good flavor to the beef
- bacon: I like to use uncured
- mild cheddar cheese: you can also swap this for your favorite cheese
- mayonnaise: you can use your favorite, I use Chosen Foods avocado oil one
- slider buns: use any you’d like, I recommend sourdough slider buns
Tools You May Need
How to Make Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders
Bake the Bacon
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Lay bacon out on the pan so strips aren’t touching. Season lightly with a dusting of sea salt and ground black pepper (not included in ingredient measurements).
Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes or until crispy and fully baked.
Remove bacon from pan and set on a plate lined with paper towel or a napkin to remove excess grease. Cut each piece in half so they aren’t as big. Set aside.
Make the Burgers (while bacon cooks)
While bacon bakes, shape ground beef into 3 patties and place on a plate and into the fridge to chill for a couple of minutes (this helps them not fall apart as easily).
Heat a stainless steel skillet on medium heat. No oil needed.
Add sea salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to a mixing bowl. Stir to combine and set aside.
Get patties out of fridge and season both sides with seasoning mix. Use it all.
Place burgers in warmed skillet and cook on medium heat for 6-8 minutes. Do not move while they cook. You can cover with a lid to prevent grease splattering.
Flip burgers and add cheese. Cook another 6 minutes or until they’re cooked to your liking.
Assemble the Sliders
Slice slider buns in half then spread the inside of the top bun with mayonnaise.
Add cooked beef patties to each bun and top with strips of bacon. Enjoy!
Variations
- Swap the mayonnaise for your favorite burger sauce.
- Add pickles if you enjoy them.
- Add lettuce, tomato, and/or onions for a little freshness.
What to Serve with Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders
- Mexican Street Corn Salad
- Pesto Mac and Cheese
- Italian Chopped Salad
- Old Fashioned Cucumber and Onion Salad
- Old-Fashioned Baked Mac and Cheese
- Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Molly’s Tips
- Read the recipe before getting started so you know what to expect.
- Wait to make any adjustments until you’ve made it once.
- Serve them on homemade sourdough slider buns for the best taste!
- Don’t skip the quick chill in the fridge after you form the patties; it helps them keep from falling apart.
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
Storing Instructions
Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container, preferably glass, in the fridge for up to 2 days. You can also freeze them for up to 1 month.
Reheating Instructions
Place slider into the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit until warm. If you’re reheating frozen, there’s no need to thaw.
Recipe FAQs
More Ground Beef Recipes
- Sourdough Crescent Roll Taco Bake
- Slow Cooker Walking Taco Casserole
- Homemade Coney Dog Sauce
- Meatloaf Burgers
- Mini Meatloaves
- Game Day Chili (no beans, pasta optional)
Did you make this recipe? If so, I’d be so grateful if you left a review below!
Recipe
Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground beef (a burger blend like 80/20 is my favorite)
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 3/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 pound bacon (I use uncured)
- 6 small slices of mild cheddar cheese
- mayonnaise of your choice (I use Chosen Foods avocado oil mayo)
- 3 slider buns (I use homemade sourdough slider buns)
Instructions
Bake Bacon
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Lay bacon out on the pan so strips aren’t touching. Season lightly with a dusting of sea salt and ground black pepper (not included in ingredient measurements).
- Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes or until crispy and fully baked.
- Remove bacon from pan and set on a plate lined with paper towel or a napkin to remove excess grease. Cut each piece in half so they aren’t as big. Set aside.
Make Burgers
- While bacon bakes, shape ground beef into 3 patties and place on a plate and into the fridge to chill for a couple of minutes (this helps them not fall apart as easily).
- Heat a stainless steel skillet on medium heat. No oil needed.
- Add sea salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to a mixing bowl. Stir to combine and set aside.
- Get patties out of fridge and season both sides with seasoning mix. Use it all.
- Place burgers in warmed skillet and cook on medium heat for 6-8 minutes. Do not move while they cook. You can cover with a lid to prevent grease splattering.
- Flip burgers and add cheese. Cook another 6 minutes or until they’re cooked to your liking.
Assemble the Sliders
- Slice slider buns in half then spread the inside of the top bun with mayonnaise.
- Add cooked beef patties to each bun and top with strips of bacon. Enjoy!