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Cowboy Sliders Recipe

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These Cowboy Sliders are a deliciously hearty appetizer or party snack featuring seasoned ground beef, sharp cheddar, crispy fried onions, and a spicy kick from jalapeños, all sandwiched between sweet King's Hawaiian Rolls and slathered with savory cowboy butter. Baked until bubbly and golden, they’re perfect for game days or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ yellow onion, diced (about ½ cup)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 tablespoon hamburger seasoning
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and sliced
  • 6 slices thick-cut beef, cooked and crumbled (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup (113 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup (80 g) French's crispy fried onions
  • 1 package (12-count) King's Hawaiian Rolls

Cowboy Butter

  • 1 recipe cowboy butter, made without lemon juice (used for brushing and dipping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 7x11-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Cook Aromatics: In a medium skillet over medium heat, warm the vegetable oil. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
  3. Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet along with Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, and hamburger seasoning. Cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking the meat apart with a wooden spoon until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease and remove from heat.
  4. Prepare Slider Base: Slice the King's Hawaiian Rolls in half horizontally and arrange the bottom halves evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Add Cowboy Butter: Pour about 2 tablespoons of cowboy butter over the bottom halves of the rolls in the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  6. Layer Beef Mixture: Evenly spread the cooked hamburger mixture over the buttered bottom roll halves.
  7. Add Toppings: Distribute the sliced jalapeños, crumbled thick-cut cooked beef, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the ground beef layer. Top everything with the crispy fried onions.
  8. Prepare Slider Tops: Place the top halves of the rolls over the layered ingredients. Brush the tops generously with the remaining cowboy butter.
  9. Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes more or until the tops of the sliders turn a golden brown and crisp.
  11. Serve: Remove from the oven, slice into individual sliders, and serve hot. Accompany with extra cowboy butter for dipping to enhance the buttery and savory flavor.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of jalapeños to control the level of spiciness.
  • Use cooked thick-cut beef slices like roast beef or pastrami for extra smoky flavor.
  • Cowboy butter can be prepared ahead of time and stored refrigerated for up to a week.
  • Make sure to drain the cooked beef well to avoid soggy sliders.
  • For a milder option, omit the jalapeños.

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