Description
Bacon Jam Cheeseburger Sliders are a delicious twist on traditional mini burgers, combining the savory richness of homemade bacon jam and melted American cheese. These bite-sized delights are perfect for any occasion—from lively parties to cozy family dinners. The savory-sweet flavor profile will have your guests coming back for more, while the straightforward preparation makes them a breeze to whip up. Whether served as appetizers or main dishes, these sliders are sure to impress and satisfy cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds 80/20 ground chuck
- 1 pound bacon, chopped
- 1 white onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 6–9 slices American cheese
- 12 slider buns
Instructions
- Prepare beef patties by flattening ground chuck in a baking pan and seasoning with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp. Remove bacon and sauté onion until softened; add garlic and cook briefly.
- Return bacon to the skillet and mix in brown sugar, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup. Simmer until thickened.
- Cook seasoned patties on medium heat, adding cheese slices during the last minutes of cooking.
- Toast slider buns until golden brown, then assemble sliders with patties and bacon jam.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (120g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg