Pretzel Cowboy Sliders (Printable View)
Juicy beef patties with bacon, cheddar, fried onions and barbecue sauce on soft pretzel buns.
# What You’ll Need:
→ For the Sliders
01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
→ Toppings
06 - 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese
07 - 8 slices cooked bacon
08 - 1 cup crispy fried onions (store-bought or homemade)
09 - 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
10 - 2 jalapeños, thinly sliced (optional)
→ For Assembly
11 - 8 mini pretzel slider buns
12 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
13 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives (optional, for garnish)
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - In a bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently until just combined.
03 - Divide mixture into 8 equal portions and shape into small patties, slightly larger than the buns.
04 - Grill patties for 3–4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. Place a slice of cheddar on each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.
05 - Split pretzel buns and brush cut sides with melted butter. Toast buns on the grill or in a skillet until golden.
06 - Place a beef patty on each bun bottom. Top with a slice of bacon, fried onions, jalapeño slices (if using), and a generous drizzle of barbecue sauce.
07 - Cover with bun tops and secure with skewers if desired. Garnish with chives. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of smoky beef and sweet barbecue hits that perfect comfort food spot
- Everything comes together in under 40 minutes, leaving you more time for your guests
- Pretzel buns transform ordinary sliders into something that feels restaurant special
02 -
- Make a small indent in the center of each raw patty to prevent them from puffing up into balls while grilling
- Let the patties rest for about 2 minutes after grilling so the juices redistribute instead of running all over your plate
03 -
- Press a thumbprint into the center of each raw patty to keep them flat while cooking
- Use a meat thermometer to hit 160°F for perfect doneness every time