Description
Cowboy Sliders blend German pretzel bread with bold southwestern flavors, creating a mouthwatering mini sandwich perfect for game day or casual gatherings. Ranch-seasoned beef and melted cheese nestled between buttery pretzel rolls promise a delicious twist on classic sliders.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, crumbled
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters/8 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1 tablespoon hamburger seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
Bread and Toppings:
- 1 package (9 count) pretzel slider buns
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) crispy fried onions
- 1 recipe cowboy butter, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a skillet, sauté ground beef with diced onions, minced garlic, and selected seasonings over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes until meat is thoroughly cooked and no longer pink. Carefully drain any excess fat.
- Separate slider buns and arrange bottom halves in the prepared baking dish. Generously spread cowboy butter across the bottom buns.
- Create layers by evenly distributing cooked beef mixture, sliced jalapenos, crispy bacon pieces, shredded cheese, and caramelized onions over the buttered bun bottoms.
- Carefully place bun tops over the layered ingredients and brush the surface with additional cowboy butter.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 3-5 minutes until buns turn golden brown and cheese melts completely.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Serve hot with remaining cowboy butter on the side for extra flavor.
Notes
- Customize Heat levels by adjusting jalapeño quantity for spice lovers or those with milder preferences.
- Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner, vegetarian-friendly version.
- Enhance flavor by caramelizing onions before adding to sliders for deeper, richer taste profile.
- Prep ahead by assembling sliders earlier in the day and refrigerating, then baking when ready to serve for convenient entertaining.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg