Name: Cowboy Burger Sliders with Homemade Sourdough Buns
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 recipe homemade sourdough slider buns; 2 lbs ground beef (grass-fed and finished recommended); 6 oz uncured bacon; 1/2 onion, diced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp Camp Mix seasoning (or your favorite all-purpose blend); 1 tbsp reserved bacon fat; 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened; 1 tbsp fresh chives, minced; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, minced; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes; Sliced jalapeños (to taste); 1 cup freshly shredded grass-fed cheddar cheese (such as Kerrygold)

Description

These cowboy burger sliders are the ultimate crowd-pleaser—made with juicy grass-fed beef, crispy bacon, jalapeños, cheddar, and drizzled with smoky cowboy butter. Baked on homemade sourdough slider buns, they’re perfect for game day, potlucks, or easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

For the Sliders:

1 recipe homemade sourdough slider buns
2 lbs ground beef (grass-fed and finished recommended)
6 oz uncured bacon
1/2 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Camp Mix seasoning (or your favorite all-purpose blend)
1 tbsp reserved bacon fat

Cowboy Butter:

1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened
1 tbsp fresh chives, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes

Toppings:

Sliced jalapeños (to taste)
1 cup freshly shredded grass-fed cheddar cheese (such as Kerrygold)

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Instructions

Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble when cool. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat.
Cook the Beef: In the same skillet, add reserved bacon fat. Sauté onion and garlic for 1–2 minutes. Add ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, and Camp Mix seasoning. Cook until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
Make Cowboy Butter: In a bowl, mix softened butter, chives, parsley, Dijon, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Microwave in 15-second intervals until melted, stirring between.
Assemble Sliders: Slice slider buns in half. Place bottom buns in a greased 9×13 pan. Brush or spoon on half the cowboy butter. Layer with cooked beef, jalapeños, crumbled bacon, and cheddar cheese. Add top buns and pour remaining cowboy butter on top.
Bake: Cover with foil and bake 15–20 minutes until hot and melty. Remove foil and bake another 5 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.
Serve: Slice and serve warm!

Notes

Make ahead: Assemble fully and refrigerate up to 1 day before baking.
Freezer-friendly: Assemble and freeze before baking. Bake from frozen, adding 10–15 minutes to cook time.
Bun options: Sourdough is best, but brioche or Hawaiian rolls also work.
Heat level: Adjust jalapeños and red pepper flakes to your spice preference.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 25