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candied bacon sliders

Candied Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders with Caramelized Onion Discs

James Brown
Sweet candied bacon, juicy beef patties, and caramelized onion discs with signature burger sauce
Servings 12
Calories 656 kcal
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients
  

For the Sliders:

  • 2 lbs ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 12 King's Hawaiian slider buns
  • 12 slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoons garlic powder

For the Candied Bacon:

  • 12 slices thick-cut bacon
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper optional

Caramelized Onion Discs:

  • 3 large sweet onions cut into ½-inch discs
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoons sugar
  • Pinch of salt

Signature Burger Sauce:

  • ½ cup[ mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon pickle juice
  • 1 tablespoon hot honey
  • ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoons black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush bacon with brown sugar, maple syrup, and cayenne mixture. Bake 18-22 minutes until caramelized.
  • Mix all burger sauce ingredients, refrigerate 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
  • Cook onion discs in butter and oil over medium heat 15-20 minutes until caramelized. Deglaze with balsamic vinegar.
  • Season ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Form into 12 patties with thumb indents.
  • Cook patties 3 minutes per side, top with cheese slices during final minute.
  • Toast slider buns until golden brown and slightly crispy.
  • Assemble: spread sauce on buns, add patty, candied bacon, and onion disc.
  • Serve immediately or warm assembled sliders in 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes.

Notes

- Candied bacon can be made 2 days ahead and stored covered
- Keep onion discs intact for best presentation
- Make sauce ahead for better flavor development
- For parties, use pull-apart presentation method

Nutrition

Calories: 656kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 28gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 1024mgPotassium: 437mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 444IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 245mgIron: 2mg
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