Meatloaf Sliders with Baconnaise are not only a great way to use up Meatloaf, they are the reason Meatloaf was created! One of the most popular sandwiches served in American pubs, these mini burgers are smaller than a standard beef burger, so one, might not be enough. Adding Baconnaise (cooked smoked bacon combined with mayonnaise) take these sliders up a notch or two!
Essentially this recipe uses leftover Meatloaf, Slider buns and is complimented by crispy onions and Baconnaise.
Ingredients
- Meatloaf: cooked and ready to eat. This is the BBQ Meatloaf recipe I used.
- Buns: use rolls, slider buns, whatever you would like.
- Crispy Fried Onions: I used premade store bought ones.
- Mayonnaise.
- Smoked bacon.
Instructions
Cut the buns in half. Cook the bacon on a Silpat Mat in the oven. See my recipe for Smokey Pumpkin Soup to see how to do this. Crumble the cooked bacon into a small food processor, add mayonnaise and blend.
Toast the buns. This gives them a little more stability and they won’t easily fall apart. Spread the Baconnaise over the toasted buns, both tops and bottoms.
Warm the pieces of Meatloaf in the microwave if they are not already warm. Place a piece of Meatloaf on the bottom bun, add crispy onions, then add the top of the bun. Your Meatloaf Sliders with Baconnaise are now complete – enjoy!
Flexibility
This recipe lends itself to all sorts of substitutions:
- Meatloaf: My friend told me she used Spam when she didn’t have Meatloaf. I pretended I didn’t hear her. If you don’t have any homemade Meatloaf, purchase ready made Meatloaf at the hot counter in your local grocery store. It will stretch more if you use it for sliders.
- Buns: potato rolls, thick slices of sourdough, sweet Hawaiian buns, slider rolls, even a bagel or biscuits will work.
- Crispy Fried Onions: instead you can use caramelized onions you prepare at home (sliced onions sautéed in a frying pan with olive oil on a low / medium heat. When they are golden brown they are ready.)
- Mayonnaise is the best ingredient here, but if you have to use a mayo alternative, then do it.
- Smoked bacon there is no substitute for smoked bacon. Period.
- Cheese is also an optional addition.
If you don’t have a food blender, then chop the bacon up and add it to the mayonnaise and stir.
Uses for Meatloaf Sliders with Baconnaise
Meatloaf Sliders with Baconnaise are a great addition to the party appetizer scene. Kids, teens and adults alike love them. They also hold a place of honor at any Super Bowl party.
Add these Meatloaf Sliders with Baconnaise to your appetizer table, along with Corn Ribs, Air Fryer Potato Skins, Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings and Mozzarella and Roasted Tomato Pizza.
You will be thanked if you pack them in you kids’ lunch box! Eat them for dinner, serve with a side salad and an order of fries or chips (crisps for my UK friends.)
Storage
Meatloaf sliders store well in the refrigerator. Eat them the following day, any longer than that, will make the bread part get soggy.
I would not recommend freezing them, the texture of the Baconnaise becomes compromised.
Equipment
This food processor is not needed but it makes the Baconnaise easier to make.
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Similar Recipes
Deli and Diner style Chuckwagon Sandwiches are alternative sandwiches to Meatloaf Sliders.
Another recipe using ground beef is Gluten Free Meatballs. Serve with gluten free pasta to complete the meal
A Tip From Me
When cutting Meatloaf, allow it to rest for 10 minutes. This means leave it on the sheet pan and don’t cut it. Cutting it when if first comes out of the oven, will tear the Meatloaf and make it fall apart.
Meatloaf Sliders with Baconnaise are next level appetizers. When making Meatloaf, make a double batch and freeze the extra one. Defrost the Meatloaf, especially when you are expecting company over and use for Sliders. Everyone will thank you!
Got Questions?
I’ve got answers – hopefully!
- My Meatloaf Sliders with Baconnaise are huge! What should I do? Use a sandwich pick to help hold it together. In the future cut the Meatloaf thinner and use smaller buns.
- What else can I add to these Sliders? My POV – nothing. However, if you insist you can add cheese, and ketchup and that’s it!
Meatloaf Sliders with Baconnaise
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 slices meatloaf about 7-8 oz
- 4 slider buns or similar
- 3 oz mayonnaise
- 2 strips bacon
- 2 oz crispy onions such as French's
Instructions
- Cook the bacon on a Silpat Mat in a 350 degrees F. oven for 15 minutes or until crispy. Then crumble the cooked bacon into a small food processor, add mayonnaise and blend.
- Cut the buns in half horizontally if not already pre sliced.
- Toast the buns. This gives them a little more stability and they won't fall apart as easy. Spread the Baconnaise over the toasted buns, both tops and bottoms.
- Warm the pieces of Meatloaf in the microwave if they are not already warm. Place a piece of Meatloaf on the bottom bun, add crispy onions, then add the top of the bun. Enjoy!
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