Cowboy Sliders
Ingredients
- 1 tbspvegetable oil
- ½yellow onion
), diced (about ½ cup
- ½ tspgarlic
minced
- 1 lbground beef
- ½ tspworcestershire sauce
- ½ tspseasoned salt
- 1 tbsphamburger seasoning
- 1 mediumjalapeño pepper
seeded, sliced
- 6slices thick-cut bacon
), cooked, crumbled (about 1 cup
- 1 csharp cheddar cheese
shredded
- 1 cfrench's crispy fried onions
- 1 packageking's hawaiian rolls
- 1recipe cowboy butter*
made without lemon juice
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 7x11-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
Hamburger mixture
- 1
In a medium skillet over medium heat, add the oil. When hot, cook the onion and garlic for 1-2 minutes.
- 2
Add the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, and hamburger seasoning. Cook the beef for 8-10 minutes, or until no longer pink, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon. Remove from heat; drain any excess grease as necessary.
Assembly
- 1
Split your rolls in half horizontally and place the bottom halves in the baking dish.
- 2
Evenly pour about 2 tablespoons of cowboy butter over the bottom halves of the bread in the pan.
- 3
Top with the hamburger mixture.
- 4
Evenly place the jalapeños, bacon, and shredded cheese over the sliders. Evenly distribute the crispy fried onions over the cheese.
- 5
Place the top halves of the rolls on top of the fried onions. Brush the tops of the rolls with melted cowboy butter*.
- 6
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is hot and bubbly.
- 7
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes (or until the tops of the sliders turn a golden brown).
- 8
Remove from oven. Slice and serve the sliders with the remaining cowboy butter brushed over the hot sliders or for dipping.
Cowboy Sliders
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About this Recipe
Looking for the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer that brings big, bold flavors to your table? These Cowboy Sliders are exactly what you need, combining savory ground beef, crispy bacon, and a kick of jalapeño all tucked into sweet Hawaiian rolls.
What makes these Cowboy Sliders truly stand out is the vibrant "cowboy butter" glaze brushed over the top, infusing every bite with rich, herbaceous goodness. Paired with perfectly seasoned ground beef and the delightful crunch of French's crispy fried onions, this recipe elevates a simple slider to something truly special, ensuring a burst of flavor in every bite.
Get ready for a savory, slightly spicy, and utterly satisfying experience. Each slider delivers a harmonious blend of textures: the soft sweetness of the Hawaiian bun, the hearty ground beef filling, the crispiness of bacon and fried onions, and the gooeyness of melted sharp cheddar cheese. It’s an appetizer designed to excite your taste buds with its robust, well-rounded profile that's surprisingly easy to achieve.
Customization & Variations
YouFeel free to adjust the spice level by using more or less of the sliced jalapeño pepper, or even removing it entirely if you prefer. You can swap the sharp cheddar for another melty cheese like Monterey Jack or colby. While ground beef is traditional here, ground turkey or chicken could also be used for a lighter take.
These Cowboy Sliders are perfect for game day gatherings, casual parties, or as a fun weeknight meal. Serve them hot straight from the oven for the best experience, perhaps alongside some pickles or a simple side salad to cut through the richness.