Cheeseburger Bacon Jam Sliders (Print Version)
Juicy sliders packed with bacon jam, sautéed bourbon onions, and melty cheese on crisp toasted buns. Perfect party snacks!
# Ingredients:
→ Burger Patties
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon salt
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2 pounds ground chuck (80/20 blend)
→ Bacon Jam
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1/2 cup maple syrup
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4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1/4 cup bourbon
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1 pound bacon, cut into small pieces
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1 white onion, finely chopped
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1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
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1/2 cup brown sugar
→ Assembly
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Wagyu tallow or non-stick spray
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Slider buns
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6-9 slices of American cheese
# Steps:
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Spread out the ground chuck, sprinkle a mix of garlic powder, black pepper, and salt on both sides, then chill it to firm up.
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Fry the bacon pieces in a pan until they’re crispy. Remove them, leaving some grease behind, and toss the rest.
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Cook the chopped onion in the leftover bacon grease over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Mix in the garlic and keep cooking for 4-5 more minutes.
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Put the crispy bacon back in the skillet. Stir it for a minute. Toss in the maple syrup, vinegar, bourbon, and brown sugar. Let it bubble on low heat for 10-15 minutes until it’s sticky. Scoop into a jar once it’s ready.
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Heat up your griddle to medium. Give it a quick spray with cooking oil or tallow. Toss the patties on, season the flip side, and cook for 4-6 minutes. Flip them, and after a couple of minutes, throw some cheese on top.
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On the same griddle, toast both sides of the slider buns until they’re lightly crisp and golden.
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Take each toasted bun, stack it with a cheesy patty, and top it with a spoonful or two of the bacon jam. Serve them as they are or slice them in half.
# Notes and Tips:
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For a bolder taste, swap in smoked bacon and use smoked maple syrup.