Description
Transform humble sliders into flavor-packed mini meals with an addictive sweet-savory bacon jam that adds a delightful twist.
Ingredients
- Slider buns
- Ground beef (80/20 blend)
- American cheese
- Chopped bacon
- Diced onions
- Brown sugar
- Bourbon
- Apple cider vinegar
- Maple syrup
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
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Instructions
- 1. Cook the chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, reserving some of the bacon grease.
- 2. Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté until soft and caramelized, about 8–10 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 3. Stir in brown sugar, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup. Simmer until it thickens into a jam-like consistency, about 10–15 minutes. Stir the cooked bacon back into the jam and set aside.
- 4. In a large bowl, mix ground chuck with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until just combined. Shape into small, slider-sized patties.
- 5. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat, add a bit of cooking spray, and cook the patties for about 3–4 minutes per side. Add a slice of cheese on top during the last minute to melt.
- 6. If desired, toast the slider buns lightly. Assemble by placing a cheesy burger patty on the bottom bun, topping it with bacon jam, and closing with the top bun.