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Best Juicy Bacon-Wrapped Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe

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These Juicy Bacon-Wrapped Cheeseburger Sliders are quick, easy, and perfect for game day. Wrapped in thin-cut bacon and seared in a cast iron skillet, they deliver a crispy, smoky edge with every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 grams) ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 12 slices thin-cut bacon
  • 12 slider buns (e.g., Martin’s potato rolls)
  • 6 slices American cheese, cut in half
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • Optional toppings: pickles, lettuce, tomato slices, ketchup, mustard, spicy mayo

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until evenly distributed.
  2. Divide the meat into 12 equal portions. Roll each into a ball, then flatten into a small patty about 2 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick. Press a small indent in the center of each patty with your thumb.
  3. Wrap one slice of thin-cut bacon around the edge of each patty, pressing the ends into the meat to secure. Place wrapped patties on a baking sheet or plate.
  4. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until hot. Do not add oil.
  5. Place 4-5 patties in the skillet, bacon-side down. Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until bacon is crispy and brown. Flip carefully with a thin spatula and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  6. In the last minute of cooking, place half a slice of American cheese on each patty. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil for 30 seconds to melt the cheese.
  7. While patties rest, butter the cut sides of slider buns. Toast in a separate dry skillet or griddle over medium heat, cut-side down, for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Assemble sliders: Place each cheesy bacon patty on a toasted bun bottom. Add desired toppings, then top with the other half of the bun. Serve immediately.

Notes

Don’t skip the indent in the patty to keep it flat. Use thin-cut bacon for best results. Let the pan get hot before adding patties. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding. Let patties rest 2-3 minutes before assembling.

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