Chili's-Style Big Mouth Sliders
Enjoy the taste of Chili's famous Big Mouth Bites right in your own kitchen with these easy-to-make sliders, perfect for a casual meal or party appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8-12 slider buns (or Hawaiian rolls)
- 4-6 slices American or cheddar cheese, quartered
- 1/2 cup store-bought ranch dressing, for serving
- Optional: Pickles, lettuce, tomato for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare Onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 2
Cook Bacon: In the same skillet (or a separate pan), cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Once cool enough to handle, crumble or cut into small pieces.
- 3
Prepare Patties: While bacon cooks, gently mix ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Form into 8-12 small, thin patties, roughly the size of your slider buns. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing.
- 4
Cook Patties: Increase heat in the skillet to medium-high. Add patties and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.
- 5
Melt Cheese: During the last minute of cooking, place a quartered cheese slice on top of each patty. Cover the skillet briefly to help the cheese melt.
- 6
Assemble Sliders: Lightly toast slider buns if desired. Spread a small amount of ranch dressing on the top bun. Place a cooked patty with melted cheese on the bottom bun. Top with a spoonful of sautéed onions and some crumbled bacon.
- 7
Serve: Close with the top bun and serve immediately with extra ranch dressing on the side for dipping. Add pickles, lettuce, or tomato if desired.