Description
These Monster Sliders are juicy, flavorful mini burgers stacked with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh toppings, perfect for parties or a hearty snack. Each slider packs a punch of savory goodness with a blend of seasoned beef patties grilled to perfection and served on soft buns.
Ingredients
Beef Patties
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Toppings
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- 6 slices crispy bacon
- 6 slider buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Pickles
- Ketchup
- Mustard
Instructions
- Prepare the patties: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently until all seasonings are evenly distributed. Form into six equal-sized small patties slightly larger than the slider buns, as they will shrink during cooking.
- Cook the patties: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the patties on the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until browned. Flip the patties and add a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each. Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes or until the cheese melts and the patty is cooked through.
- Prepare the bacon: While the patties cook, in a separate pan over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess grease.
- Toast the buns: Lightly toast the slider buns in the skillet or oven until golden and slightly crispy.
- Assemble the sliders: Spread ketchup and mustard on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place the lettuce leaf, cooked cheesy patty, crispy bacon slice, tomato slices, and pickles. Top with the upper half of the bun.
- Serve: Serve the sliders warm immediately with your favorite sides and dipping sauces.
Notes
- Use 80/20 ground beef for the best balance of flavor and juiciness.
- Feel free to add sautéed onions or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Variations: Swap cheddar cheese for pepper jack or Swiss for a different taste.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeño slices or a dash of hot sauce.
- If cooking for a crowd, keep sliders warm in a low oven until serving.
