Classic Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders

By Coldsnap46

Though we usually shy away from processed foods, we do love American cheese here for that old-school burger joint flavor; you can certainly substitute cheddar, if you prefer. Rinsing the onion removes some of its harsh bite; use a fine sieve. --MyRecipes.com

Ingredients

• 4 center-cut bacon slices, cut in half crosswise
• 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• Cooking spray
• 2 slices 2% reduced-fat American cheese, quartered
• 8 teaspoons ketchup
• 8 slider buns, split and toasted
• 4 teaspoons minced fresh onion, rinsed and drained
• 8 green leaf lettuce leaves

Details

Servings 4
Cooking time 22mins
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp; drain.

2. Place beef in a medium bowl. Drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with garlic powder, pepper, and salt; mix well to combine. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into a 3-inch patty.

3. Heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add patties; cook 3 minutes or until seared. Turn patties over; top each with 1 piece of cheese. Cover and cook 2 additional minutes or until beef is done and cheese melts.

4. Spread 1 teaspoon ketchup on top half of each bun; top each with 1/2 teaspoon onion. Layer bottom half of bun with 1 lettuce leaf, 1 patty, 1 bacon piece, and top half of bun.

Serves 4 (serving size: 2 sliders)


Ann Taylor Pittman, Cooking Light
JULY 2014