Description
Delicious sliders combining crispy bacon, juicy cheeseburger patties, and soft pretzel buns, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 fat ratio)
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups pretzel dough (homemade or store-bought)
- Toppings: lettuce, tomato, sautéed mushrooms, pickles, mustard
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup baking soda (for boiling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pretzel Dough: Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast; let froth for 10 minutes. Add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth.
- Make the Bacon and Burger Patties: Fry bacon until crispy; set aside. Season ground beef and form small patties. Cook them in the same skillet until desired doneness.
- Shape and Boil the Pretzel Buns: Divide dough, shape into balls, and flatten. Boil each in baking soda water for 30 seconds, then transfer to a baking sheet.
- Assemble and Bake: On each bun, place a bacon strip and burger patty, top with cheese, seal, and bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken. Experiment with different toppings for added flavors.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: sliders, bacon, cheeseburger, pretzel, family recipe