Description
Rustic cowboy sliders deliver a mouthwatering flavor explosion straight from ranch-style kitchens. Packed with bold ingredients and hearty charm, these mini sandwiches will satisfy hungry crowds craving western-inspired comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, crumbled
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
Cheese and Toppings:
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup crispy fried onions
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
Seasonings and Bread:
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 tablespoon hamburger seasoning
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 package (12 count) Hawaiian rolls
- 1 recipe cowboy butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly coat a 7×11 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in oil over medium heat until fragrant and translucent, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the pan with selected seasonings, breaking meat into small crumbles while cooking for 8-10 minutes until fully browned.
- Drain any excess fat from the cooked beef mixture to ensure a crisp, non-greasy slider base.
- Carefully slice dinner rolls horizontally, creating top and bottom halves for the sliders.
- Arrange roll bottoms in the prepared baking dish and generously brush with melted cowboy butter.
- Layer the cooked beef evenly across the roll bottoms, creating a uniform meat foundation.
- Strategically place sliced jalapeños, crispy bacon pieces, shredded cheese, and sautéed onions over the beef layer.
- Gently position the roll tops over the layered ingredients, completing the slider assembly.
- Brush the slider tops with additional melted butter for enhanced flavor and golden color.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Remove foil and continue baking 3-5 minutes until tops turn golden and crispy.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately, offering extra cowboy butter on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Prep sliders a day before and refrigerate, covered, for easy entertaining without last-minute stress.
- Adjust jalapeno quantity or remove seeds to customize heat level for different spice tolerances.
- Use gluten-free slider rolls or lettuce wraps to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising flavor.
- Replace beef with plant-based crumbles or pulled jackfruit for a vegetarian version that still delivers robust southwestern taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg