Bacon Jam Cheeseburger Sliders (Print Version)
Mini burgers with savory bacon jam, American cheese, and soft slider buns. Ideal for gatherings and parties.
# Ingredients:
→ Burger Patties
01 -
2 pounds 80/20 ground chuck
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1 tablespoon salt
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1 tablespoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
→ Bacon Jam
05 -
1 pound bacon, chopped
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1 white onion, diced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup bourbon
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1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
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1/2 cup maple syrup
→ Assembly
12 -
6-9 slices American cheese
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12 slider buns
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Wagyu tallow or cooking spray
# Steps:
01 -
Flatten ground chuck in a baking pan. Season evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
02 -
In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and discard half of the rendered grease. Add diced onion and cook for 10 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes. Return cooked bacon to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add brown sugar, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup. Simmer mixture for 10-15 minutes until thickened. Transfer to a jar for use.
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Heat a griddle or skillet to medium heat and spray with wagyu tallow or cooking spray. Cook the patties on one side for 4-6 minutes. Season the exposed side with salt, pepper, and garlic powder before flipping. After flipping, add a slice of American cheese and cook for 2 additional minutes.
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Toast slider buns on the griddle or skillet until golden brown.
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Assemble sliders by placing patties onto the bottom halves of the buns. Add a generous portion of bacon jam on top of each patty. Cover with the top halves of the buns. Slice each slider and serve warm.