Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Category: Appetizer / Main
Cuisine: American
About This Recipe
The Bacon Jam Cheeseburger Sliders are bite-sized burgers packed with flavor. Juicy beef patties are topped with gooey melted cheese and a sweet-savory bacon jam, all tucked into soft slider buns. They’re perfect for parties, game nights, or casual dinners when you want something indulgent yet easy to serve.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Sweet & savory bacon jam elevates the classic slider.
- Perfect party food—easy to make in batches.
- Juicy beef patties with melted cheese.
- Customizable toppings to suit your taste.
Ingredients
For the Bacon Jam
- 1 lb bacon, chopped
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee (optional, for depth)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sliders
- 2 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 slider buns
- 12 slices cheddar or American cheese
- Butter for toasting buns
Equipment
- Skillet or frying pan
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Instructions
Step 1 – Make Bacon Jam
Cook bacon in skillet until crisp. Remove and drain. In same skillet, sauté onions until caramelized. Stir in brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, coffee, maple syrup, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thick and jam-like. Stir bacon back in. Cool slightly.
Step 2 – Prepare Patties
Season ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Shape into 12 small patties.
Step 3 – Cook Patties
Cook patties in skillet or grill until browned and cooked through. Top each with cheese slice to melt.
Step 4 – Assemble Sliders
Toast slider buns lightly with butter. Place patties on buns, top with bacon jam, and serve warm.
