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Cowboy Sliders

Juicy mini beef sliders loaded with cheddar, bacon, crispy fried onions, pickles, and smoky BBQ mayo for the ultimate cowboy-style bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Western
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sliders
  • 1.5 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 6 slices cheddar cheese, halved
  • 12 slider buns, toasted
  • 0.5 cup crispy fried onions
  • 0.25 cup pickles sliced
  • 1 tbsp butter for toasting buns
Cowboy Sauce
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Season ground beef and form into 12 slider patties.
  2. Cook patties in skillet until browned and cooked through; top with cheddar.
  3. Mix mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, mustard, hot sauce, and garlic powder.
  4. Toast slider buns with butter.
  5. Assemble sliders with sauce, patties, bacon, fried onions, and pickles.

Notes

Perfect for parties, game days, and backyard gatherings.