Bacon Cheeseburger Slider Bake

I'd intended on making this recipe during football season but kept forgetting to buy the mini rolls.   Burnt out on all our other ground beef favorites, I made a trip specifically to the store for them. 

A few substitutions- I used minced dried onion in place of the fresh, thin sliced cheddar instead of the shredded.    I also pureed my tomatoes because my husband isn't a fan of them in chunks.

I only made one pan, and that was a mistake- we both loved them, and it would have been great to have another one stashed in the freezer for a quick dinner.    Next time I will definitely make both pans.   Thanks for sharing your recipe, Nick!

If you’re in the mood for another slider recipe, check out my Eggplant Parmesan Sliders. They're cheesy, crispy, and vegetarian-friendly!

                     

Bacon Cheeseburger Slider Bake

Author: Jolene's Recipe Journal

Ingredients

• 2 packages Hawaiian sweet rolls -- (18 ounces each)
• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided- I used thin cheddar slices
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion- used 2 T minced dried onion
• 14 1/2oz can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, drained- I ran mine through the blender
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 24 bacon strips -- cooked and crumbled

Glaze

• 1 cup butter -- cubed
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Without separating rolls, cut each package of rolls horizontally in half; arrange bottom halves in two greased 13x9-in. baking pans. Sprinkle each pan of rolls with 1 cup cheese. Bake 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
2. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in tomatoes, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until combined.
3. Spoon beef mixture evenly over rolls; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Top with bacon. Replace tops.
4. For glaze, in a microwave-safe bowl combine butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Microwave, covered, on high until butter is melted, stirring occasionally. Pour over rolls; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
5. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.

Notes

Source: "http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/bacon-cheeseburger-slider-bake"

Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked sandwiches; prepare and freeze glaze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Pour glaze over buns and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake sandwiches as directed, increasing time by 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

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