Mini Bacon Burger Bites

Featured in Delicious Appetizers.

These party-perfect sliders pack all the flavor of a bacon cheeseburger into bite-sized sandwiches. Seasoned beef and bacon topped with melty cheese on sweet rolls.

Clare Greco
Updated on Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:29:46 GMT
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My Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders bring pure joy to any gathering. I created these while looking for a fun twist on regular burgers and now they're our most requested party food. The way juicy seasoned beef crispy bacon and melty cheese nestle between soft Hawaiian rolls creates magic in every bite.

Pure Party Magic

Something wonderful happens when savory beef meets sweet rolls. Each slider brings the perfect balance of flavors textures pure happiness. I love how these little sandwiches make everyone smile whether feeding hungry kids or entertaining friends.

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A close-up view of a juicy cheeseburger with melted cheddar and crispy bacon, served on a shiny brioche bun. | recipesim.com

From My Kitchen to Yours

  • Good Ground Beef: 1 pound cooked with love until perfect.
  • Fresh Garlic: 1 teaspoon minced brings life.
  • Warm Spices: Sea salt onion flakes black pepper create depth.
  • Cream Cheese: 3 ounces makes everything silky.
  • Sweet BBQ Sauce: ½ cup adds tangy dreams.
  • Dijon Mustard: 2 teaspoons brings zip sparkle.
  • Sweet Rolls: 1½ packages Hawaiian soft as clouds.
  • Sharp Cheddar: 2 cups freshly grated melts beautiful.
  • Crispy Bacon: 1 pound crumbled into treasures.
  • Real Butter: ½ cup melted golden magic.
  • Sesame Seeds: Sprinkle creates pretty finish.

Creating Slider Dreams

Roll Love
Warm oven gentle slice rolls keeping tops bottoms together like books.
Beef Magic
Cook meat garlic spices until golden fragrant drain keep juicy not wet.
Creamy Dreams
Stir cream cheese sauces into warm meat watch everything become silk.
Building Joy
Layer bottom rolls cheese meat bacon more cheese top with roll crowns.
Butter Beauty
Brush tops with sesame butter love watch them shine.
Golden Time
Bake covered then uncovered until tops turn sunset golden.

Perfect Partners

These sliders love company. Crispy onion rings creamy slaw fresh garden salads make everything complete. For parties surround them with chips dips colorful vegetables creates beautiful spread.

Make Ahead Magic

Put everything together night before sleep covered in fridge. Next day just bake serve hot fresh. Leftovers stay happy three days wrapped well though they rarely last that long.

Pure Slider Joy

These little sandwiches bring such happiness to our table. The way everything comes together creates perfect bites every time. Simple ingredients lots of love making memories one slider at time.

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A close-up of a cheeseburger topped with crispy bacon, served on a plate with fries in the background. | recipesim.com

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I make these ahead?

Prepare meat mixture up to 2 days ahead and assemble just before baking. Or assemble completely and refrigerate up to 4 hours before baking.

→ Why add cream cheese to meat?

Cream cheese helps bind the meat mixture and adds moisture. It also creates a creamy texture that holds everything together.

→ Can I freeze these sliders?

Freeze assembled but unbaked sliders up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before baking. Add 5-10 minutes to bake time.

→ Why grated cheese instead of slices?

Grated cheese spreads and melts more evenly. It's also easier to portion and melts faster than cheese slices.

→ How do I prevent soggy bottoms?

Don't add too much sauce to meat mixture. Make sure meat mixture isn't too wet before adding to rolls.

Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders

Mini cheeseburgers loaded with seasoned beef, crispy bacon, and melted cheese on sweet Hawaiian rolls. Perfect for feeding a crowd.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
35 Minutes
Total Time
50 Minutes

Category: Delicious Snacks

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 18 Servings (18 sliders)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

01 1 pound ground beef.
02 1 teaspoon minced garlic.
03 1/2 teaspoon sea salt.
04 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes.
05 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
06 3 ounces cream cheese, cubed.
07 1/2 cup barbecue sauce.
08 2 teaspoons dijon mustard.
09 18-24 Hawaiian rolls.
10 2 cups grated cheddar cheese.
11 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled.
12 1/2 cup melted butter.
13 2 tablespoons sesame seeds.

Instructions

Step 01

Heat oven to 375°F.

Step 02

Brown beef with garlic and seasonings until no longer pink.

Step 03

Stir in cream cheese, BBQ sauce and mustard.

Step 04

Split rolls, layer with cheese, meat mixture, bacon and more cheese.

Step 05

Replace roll tops and brush with sesame butter mixture.

Step 06

Cover and bake 20 minutes, then uncovered 5-10 minutes until browned.

Notes

  1. Use grated cheese for better melting.
  2. Cream cheese helps bind meat.
  3. Crumbled bacon works best.

Tools You'll Need

  • 9x13 baking dish.
  • Large skillet.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy (butter, cheese).
  • Wheat (rolls).
  • Eggs (in rolls).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 299
  • Total Fat: 26 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 4 g
  • Protein: 11 g