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Ultimate Mini Gourmet Burgers with Crispy Bacon

A delightful twist on traditional sliders, these Mini Gourmet Burgers burst with juicy goodness. The sizzling, lightly seasoned patties paired with sharp cheddar, bold crispy bacon, and a hint of sweetness from lightly sautéed onions robustly enhance this classic dish. Say goodbye to plain sliders, ...
5
25 min
TOTAL TIME
566
CALORIES
$2.44
PER SERVING
Ultimate Mini Gourmet Burgers with Crispy Bacon
Ingredients
11 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Green Leaf Lettuce
8 leaves green leaf lettuce
Ketchup
8 tsp ketchup
Lean Ground Beef
1 lb lean ground beef
Slider Buns
8 whole slider buns
split and toasted
Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Kosher Salt
1/8 tsp kosher salt
Sharp Cheddar Cheese
4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
cut into halves
Minced Onion
4 tsp minced onion
Black Pepper
1/2 tsp black pepper
Olive Oil
1 tbsp olive oil
Smoked Bacon
4 slices smoked bacon
cut in half crosswise
Directions
7 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
25 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Cook halved slices of smoked bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp; then place them on a paper towel to drain off excess fat
2
In a medium bowl place the lean ground beef, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, black pepper and kosher salt; mix well to combine the ingredients
3
Divide the seasoned beef into 8 equal portions, shaping each into 3-inch diameter patties
4
Lightly sauté the minced onions in the same pan in which the bacon was cooked, just until they are fragrant and slightly translucent
5
Heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the patties, cook for 3 minutes or until seared
6
Turn patties over, immediately topping each with a piece of sharp cheddar cheese. Cover and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until beef patties are cooked thoroughly and cheese is slightly melting
7
Spread 1 teaspoon ketchup on top half of each bun, then layer with 1 lettuce leaf, cooked patty, crispy bacon piece, lightly sautéed onions and finish with the top half of the bun
Health Info
Macros
36g
CARBS
28g
FAT
38g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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