Bacon Jam Cheeseburger Sliders (Print Format)
Savory sliders featuring bacon jam, bourbon onions, and melted cheese on toasted buns for crowd-pleasing bites.
# Ingredients:
→ Burger Patties
01 -
2 pounds 80/20 ground chuck
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1 tablespoon salt
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1 tablespoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
→ Bacon Jam
05 -
1 pound bacon, chopped
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1 white onion, diced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup bourbon
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1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
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1/2 cup maple syrup
→ Assembly
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6-9 slices American cheese
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Slider buns
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Wagyu tallow or cooking spray
# Steps:
01 -
Flatten the ground chuck in a pan, season evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and refrigerate.
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In a skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and discard half of the grease.
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To the remaining skillet grease, add the diced onion and cook for 10 minutes on medium heat. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.
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Return the cooked bacon to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add brown sugar, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup. Simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes until thickened. Transfer the bacon jam to a jar and set aside.
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Preheat the griddle to medium heat and spray lightly with Wagyu tallow or cooking spray. Place the prepared patties on the griddle and season the backside. Cook for 4-6 minutes, flip, and place a slice of American cheese on top after 2 minutes.
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Lightly toast the slider buns on the griddle until golden brown.
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Assemble the sliders by layering each toasted bun with a patty and a generous portion of bacon jam. Optionally, cut the sliders in half and serve.
# Tips:
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For a smokier flavor, use smoked bacon and smoked maple syrup.