BBQ Cheeseburger Sliders layer pepper jack, seasoned barbecue beef, Colby Jack, bacon, and crispy onions inside a connected slab of sweet rolls. Butter and sesame seeds finish the top, while a short covered-style bake melts the two cheeses and keeps the twelve portions together.
The recipe makes 12 sliders and serves 4 in about 30 minutes: 5 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking. Cook the six bacon strips first when no leftovers are available, drain the beef well, and bake the assembled rolls at 350°F.
BBQ Cheeseburger Sliders Ingredients
Use one 12-count package King's Hawaiian Original Sweet Rolls, 1 pound ground beef, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce plus extra for serving, 6 slices pepper jack cheese, ½ cup shredded Colby Jack, 6 strips cooked crumbled bacon, and 2 tablespoons melted butter.
Season with ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Add crispy fried onions and sesame seeds as toppings.
If you enjoy this recipe, you may also like Cheetos Flamin Hot Mac Cheese Muffins.
How to Make BBQ Cheeseburger Sliders
- If needed, bake 6 bacon strips on a parchment-lined pan at 400°F for about 25 minutes, or cook by your preferred method. Crumble.
- Brown ground beef over medium-high with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Drain excess grease.
- Add minced garlic for 30 seconds, stir in 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce, and remove from heat.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Slice the connected roll slab horizontally and place the bottom in a greased 9×13-inch dish.
- Layer pepper jack, BBQ beef, Colby Jack, bacon, crispy fried onions, and optional extra BBQ sauce. Add the top slab.
- Brush with butter, add sesame, and bake 10 to 15 minutes. Cut into 12 sliders.
For storage details after serving, the USDA leftovers and food safety guidance.
Cook Exactly Six Bacon Strips
Season and Brown the Beef
Prepare the Roll Slab
Layer Two Cheeses Around the Beef
Finish the Filling
Butter, Sesame, and Bake
Cut Twelve Sliders Cleanly
Storage and Reheating
Prevent Soggy Sliders
Conclusion
Cook and crumble six bacon strips. Brown seasoned beef, drain, cook garlic 30 seconds, and add 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce. Layer pepper jack, beef, Colby Jack, bacon, and crispy onions inside a connected 12-roll slab. Brush with butter, add sesame, and bake at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → How many bacon strips are used?
Use exactly 6 cooked and crumbled bacon strips.
- → Should I separate the rolls before baking?
No. Keep the top and bottom slabs connected during assembly, then cut into 12 sliders afterward.
- → How long do the sliders bake?
Bake at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes.
- → How many people does the recipe serve?
It makes 12 sliders and serves 4.