Cheesy Bacon Ranch Burger Sliders by Adsy.Pw

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900 g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 1 packet (1 oz / 28 g) ranch seasoning mix
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt (optional
• depending on ranch mix saltiness)
• 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls (connected if possible)
• 8 slices cheddar or American cheese
• 8 slices cooked bacon
• chopped or halved
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tsp garlic powder (for brushing)

Instructions

• Preheat oven: Set to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet or pan with foil or parchment paper. Prepare the beef: In a bowl
• mix ground beef with ranch seasoning
• garlic powder
• pepper
• and salt. Press evenly into a 9×13-inch pan to form a flat layer. Bake the beef: Bake for 15–18 minutes
• until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease. Use a spatula to loosen the beef from the pan and cut into 12 even squares. Assemble the sliders: Slice the connected slider buns horizontally. Place the bottom halves on a baking tray. Layer with the cooked beef squares
• cheese slices
• and bacon pieces. Add the top buns: Place the top half of the rolls over the sliders. Brush melted butter mixed with garlic powder over the tops. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired. Bake again: Cover loosely with foil and bake for 5–7 minutes
• or until cheese melts. Uncover and bake for 2 more minutes to toast the tops. Serve: Cut into individual sliders and serve hot with extra ranch dressing for dipping.