Cowboy Sliders

Make the best Cowboy Sliders with BBQ beef, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and buttery slider buns. This easy crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for game day, parties, and family dinners.

Prep Time15

Bake Time, divided25

Total Time40

Servings:

Calories: 441kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

12 Hawaiian slider rolls still connected
1 ½ pounds ground beef or use ground turkey, ground chicken, or even pulled pork instead
½ large sweet onion diced, or white onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
¾ cup BBQ sauce
1 pound bacon cooked crispy
2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack, plus more if desired
2 large jalapenos sliced and seeded
1 cup crispy fried onions
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons parsley chopped

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and spray an 9 x13 casserole dish lightly with nonstick spray.
In a large heavy-bottom non-stick skillet, combine the ground beef with the onion and garlic. Brown the beef over medium-high heat by breaking it up and flipping it over until all of the pink is cooked out and the onions are translucent and soft. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
Add the BBQ sauce to the skillet and mix well. Set aside and let the beef cool slightly to prevent soggy buns.
Slice and place the bottom half of your sliders into your casserole dish. Bake for 5 minutes.
Layer the ingredients over the bottom buns, starting with cheese, followed by the ground beef, bacon, an optional second layer of cheese, jalapeños, and crispy onions. Top with the remaining buns.
With a small bowl, combine your melted butter with the Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce, and brush over the bun tops.
Bake in your preheated oven uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until the tops are toasted, cheese is melted and the sliders are heated throughout. Sprinkle with parsley, slice and serve.

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