Flavorful Game Day Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
Juicy, salty, melty bacon cheeseburger sliders made with soft, sweet Hawaiian rolls for a perfect game day snack that’s quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend preferred)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 12 Hawaiian rolls, split horizontally
- Optional: dill pickle slices, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the bacon: Lay bacon slices in a cold skillet and cook over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Flip occasionally for even crispness. Transfer cooked bacon to paper towels to drain excess fat.
- Prepare the beef patties: In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands. Form 12 small patties, about 2 inches wide and ¼ inch thick.
- Cook the patties: In the same skillet (drain excess bacon fat if needed), cook patties over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes per side. When flipping the second side, place a slice of cheddar on each patty and cover the skillet with a lid or foil for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Toast the Hawaiian rolls: Slice rolls horizontally but keep them in a block. Place cut-side up on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5 minutes until lightly golden and crisp on the edges.
- Assemble the sliders: Place cooked patties with melted cheese on the bottom half of the rolls. Top each with a slice of crispy bacon and optional pickles or condiments. Cover with the top half of the roll.
- Warm sliders together: Lightly cover the assembled sliders with foil and bake for another 5 minutes to meld flavors and warm through.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not over-press the patties to keep them juicy. Use a lid to melt cheese evenly. Toast rolls to prevent sogginess. Let patties rest briefly before assembling. Bacon fat can be used to cook patties for extra flavor. For gluten-free, use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps. For vegetarian, use plant-based patties and bacon alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
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