Description
Cowboy sliders blend hearty ranch-style flavors with classic pretzel buns for a mouthwatering western-inspired sandwich. Sizzling beef patties nestled between salty pretzel rolls create a perfect handheld meal that satisfies you with bold, rustic charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 6 slices thick-cut turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled (about 1 cup)
Cheese and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (113 grams / 4 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon hamburger seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
Vegetables and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 medium jalapeno, seeded and sliced
- 1 cup (80 grams) French’s crispy fried onions
- 1 package (9-count) King’s Hawaiian Pretzel Slider Buns
- 1 recipe cowboy butter (without lemon juice), melted, divided
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C) and lightly coat an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, hamburger seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and seasoned salt. Cook for 8-10 minutes, continuously breaking up the meat until fully browned.
- Drain excess grease from the beef mixture and transfer to a separate bowl.
- Split pretzel buns horizontally and arrange bottom halves in the prepared baking dish.
- Drizzle cowboy butter over the bottom bun layer, creating an even coating.
- Spread the cooked beef mixture uniformly across the bun bottoms.
- Layer toppings methodically: sliced jalapenos, crumbled turkey bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and crispy fried onions.
- Carefully place pretzel bun tops over the layered ingredients.
- Generously brush bun tops with additional cowboy butter.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes until cheese melts completely.
- Remove foil and continue baking 3-5 minutes more to achieve golden brown bun tops.
- Extract from oven and brush with remaining cowboy butter for extra flavor.
- Slice into individual sliders and serve immediately, offering extra cowboy butter as a dipping sauce.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeno quantity or removing seeds for milder flavor.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat for healthier alternative.
- Toast pretzel buns lightly before assembling to enhance their crispy texture and prevent sogginess.
- Prepare beef mixture ahead of time and refrigerate for quick weeknight meal assembly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 342 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg