Description
Delicious sliders featuring crispy bacon, juicy ground beef, and creamy cheese on homemade pretzel buns.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 4 slices American cheese (or sharp cheddar)
- 2 cups pretzel dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water or milk (for egg wash)
- Toppings: lettuce, tomato, onions, or desired condiments
Instructions
- Prepare the Pretzel Dough: Mix flour, yeast, water, and salt in a bowl until a dough forms. Knead until smooth, then let rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Shape the Sliders: Divide the dough into small pieces, roll into balls, and shape into oval patties.
- Cook the Bacon: In a skillet, cook bacon on medium heat until crispy, then remove from the pan.
- Cook the Beef: In the same skillet, cook ground beef until browned and season with salt and pepper. Mix in crumbled bacon.
- Boil the Sliders: Preheat oven to 425°F. Boil water mixed with baking soda, drop sliders in for 30 seconds, then place on a baking sheet.
- Egg Wash: Brush tops with egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake: Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden and puffed. Top with cheese.
- Assemble: Slice pretzel buns and layer beef and bacon inside, adding favorite toppings.
Notes
Ensure water is boiling before adding sliders to achieve the perfect crust. Customize slider toppings to suit everyone’s tastes.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: sliders, appetizers, comfort food, bacon, cheeseburger, pretzel