Smoky Barbecue Sliders

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon
• 1/2 Cup onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons powdered garlic
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 Tbsp. liquid smoke
• 3 Tbsp. Sweet Baby Rays original BBQ sauce
• 2 Tbsp. Paprika
•  salt and pepper
• 3 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
• 16 hamburger slider buns

Cooking Directions

1. Cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels and let cool and crumble. Drain all but 1 Tablespoon bacon grease from skillet; saute onion for about 3 minutes. Add garlic powder and stir into bacon. Saute for an additional minute. Let cool.
2. Mix ground beef, paprika, barbecue sauce, salt, pepper, and reserved bacon and onion.
3. Form into 3-inch patties.
4. Grill over medium heat for 6-10 minutes per side.
5. Top half of them with shredded cheese and allow to melt for a minute or so.
6. Top with another patty and serve on buns.