Western Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders
on Sep 03, 2026
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These Western Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders are packed with BBQ sauce, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and Hawaiian rolls—the ultimate easy game day recipe!
What Makes This Recipe Great
Nothing brings a crowd to the table faster than the combination of savory beef, melted cheddar, crispy onions, and sweet BBQ sauce. These Western Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders pack all the iconic flavors of your favorite steakhouse burger into bite-sized, soft Hawaiian rolls. They are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer for game days, family gatherings, or an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredient Information
- Hawaiian Rolls
- Mayo
- Ground Beef
- Salt & Pepper
- Bacon
- BBQ sauce
- Cheddar Cheese
- Crispy Fried Onions
Step By Step
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the entire package of Hawaiian rolls horizontally using a serrated knife so you have one continuous top half and bottom half. Place the bottom slab into a baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, season generously with salt and pepper, and brown until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat. Spread a light layer of mayonnaise over the bottom half of the rolls, then top evenly with the seasoned ground beef.
- Drizzle your desired amount of BBQ sauce over the beef layer. Evenly lay down the cheddar cheese slices, sprinkle the chopped cooked bacon, and smother with the entire bag of crispy fried onions.
- Place the top half of the Hawaiian rolls over the toppings. Lightly brush the tops with a thin coat of mayonnaise (or melted butter) to help them brown evenly. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheddar cheese is completely melted and the tops are golden brown and slightly crisp.
Recipe Tip and Variations
Ultra-Crispy Tops: For a glossy finish, mix melted butter with a dash of garlic powder and parsley instead of mayo for brushing the top buns.
Make-Ahead Friendly: You can assemble the slider layers up to a day in advance (holding the crispy onions until right before baking so they don’t get soggy) and keep them covered in the fridge.
Spice It Up: Add pickled jalapeños or switch the cheddar for pepper jack if you like a spicy Western kick.
Slider Bonanza for Dinner
Western Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders
Ingredients
- 1 package Hawaiian rolls
- Mayonnaise
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- BBQ sauce
- 6 –8 slices cheddar cheese
- 3.5 oz bag Crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper, then drain any excess grease.
- Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally and place the bottom half on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise over the rolls.
- Evenly layer the cooked ground beef over the rolls.
- Drizzle generously with BBQ sauce.
- Sprinkle the chopped bacon over the BBQ sauce.
- Top with slices of cheddar cheese, then add a generous handful of crispy fried onions.
- Place the top half of the rolls on. (Optional: Brush the tops with melted butter for extra flavor and browning.)
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 5–8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden.
- Slice into individual sliders and serve warm.
