Pretzel Cowboy Sliders (Printable)
Juicy beef sliders with bacon, cheddar, fried onions, and BBQ sauce on soft pretzel buns.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Sliders
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→ Toppings
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→ For Assembly
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# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - In a bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently until just combined.
03 - Divide mixture into 8 equal portions and shape into small patties, slightly larger than the buns.
04 - Grill patties for 3–4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. Place a slice of cheddar on each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.
05 - Meanwhile, split pretzel buns and brush cut sides with melted butter. Toast buns on the grill or in a skillet until golden.
06 - Place a beef patty on each bun bottom. Top with a slice of bacon, fried onions, jalapeño slices (if using), and a generous drizzle of barbecue sauce. Cover with bun tops and secure with skewers if desired. Garnish with chives. Serve immediately.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
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- These sliders pack all the satisfaction of a full sized burger into adorable handheld portions perfect for parties
- The pretzel buns add incredible texture and a subtle salty twist that elevates everything
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- Don't overmix your beef mixture or these sliders will turn out tough instead of tender and juicy
- Making a small indentation in the center of each patty prevents them from puffing up into balls while grilling
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- Cook your bacon ahead of time and keep it warm in the oven so everything comes together at the same moment
- If your pretzel buns are particularly dense, slice them a bit thinner to prevent the bun to patty ratio from feeling overwhelming