Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Irresistible Pretzel Cowboy Sliders. These mouthwatering sliders combine juicy beef patties, melted cheese, and soft pretzel buns for a flavor explosion that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for game day or casual gatherings, these sliders are customizable with your favorite toppings. Enjoy a bite of backyard barbecue bliss anytime!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 4 soft pretzel buns
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese (shredded)
- 2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 medium tomato (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground beef with onion powder, salt, and pepper; form into four slider-sized patties.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; cook each patty for about 4 minutes on each side until desired doneness.
- Place cheddar and pepper jack cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking; cover to melt.
- Slice open pretzel buns; layer lettuce, a cheesy patty, and tomato slices before capping with the bun top.
- Serve immediately on a platter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (170g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using Worcestershire sauce in the beef mixture. Swap out ground beef for turkey or plant-based options for variation. Top sliders with jalapeños or pickles for extra crunch.