Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1-1/2  pounds ground beef
  • 6 ounces cheddar cheese (1 oz slices)
  • 12 slices thick cut bacon
  • 12 small slider rolls
  • salt and pepper (optional)
  • tomato, onion, lettuce  for serving (optional)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400° F. Line a sheet pan with foil, or use wire rack insert.
  • Lay bacon in a single layer on one of the foil lined baking sheet (with or without rack), making sure not to overlap.
  • Spread the beef out in an even layer on the second pan, about 1/4 inch thick. . Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper.
  • Place both pans in the oven and cook the bacon for 15 - 20 minutes until desired crispness. The beef will be well-done at 20 - 22 minutes. Remove the pan containing beef from the oven at the halfway cooking point, and pour off any fat. Replace the pan in the oven to finish cooking.
  • Remove the pans from the oven and set the bacon aside.
  • Separate the top and bottom halves of the buns. Place the bottom half of the slider buns on a baking sheet.
  • Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut the beef into 12 even squares placing one square on each bun bottom. Cut each cheese slice into 4 squares and place 2 cheese slices on top of each beef square. Cut bacon slices in half and place both halves on top of the cheese on each slider.
  • Put the pan back in the oven for 2 - 3 minutes to melt the cheese. Remove the sliders from the oven and top with the other half of the bun.