BBQ Cheeseburger Sliders Crowd-Pleasing (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Rolls

01 - King’s Hawaiian Original Sweet Rolls (12-count package)

→ Beef Mixture

02 - Ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat)
03 - Salt
04 - Black pepper
05 - Garlic powder
06 - Onion powder
07 - Smoked paprika
08 - Minced garlic
09 - Hickory smoked BBQ sauce

→ Cheese and Toppings

10 - Pepper jack cheese slices, halved
11 - Shredded Colby Jack cheese
12 - Crispy fried onions
13 - Cooked and crumbled bacon slices

→ Finishing

14 - Melted butter
15 - Sesame seeds

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 200°C. Arrange bacon slices on a lined baking sheet and bake for approximately 25 minutes until crisp. Once cooked, drain the bacon on paper towels and crumble it into small pieces.
02 - In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once browned, approximately 8-10 minutes, season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
03 - Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the beef and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the BBQ sauce, ensuring it is well combined with the beef mixture.
04 - Carefully slice the entire package of King’s Hawaiian rolls horizontally, separating the tops from the bottoms. Place the bottom halves of the rolls into a greased 23x33 cm (9x13 inch) baking dish.
05 - Evenly arrange the halved pepper jack cheese slices over the bottom layer of the Hawaiian rolls in the baking dish.
06 - Spoon the prepared BBQ beef mixture over the layer of pepper jack cheese. Follow with an even sprinkle of Colby Jack cheese, the crumbled bacon, and crispy fried onions.
07 - Place the top halves of the rolls over the filling, gently pressing down. Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter and sprinkle generously with sesame seeds.
08 - Bake the sliders in the preheated oven at 175°C for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling, and the tops are golden brown. Slice along the roll seams and serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - For cheese variation, substitute cheddar, mozzarella, or your preferred melting cheese for the pepper jack or Colby Jack.
02 - For a leaner option, use ground turkey or chicken as a meat substitute.
03 - Experiment with different BBQ sauces – smoky honey, spicy, or a fruit-based BBQ sauce for unique flavor profiles.
04 - To make ahead, assemble the sliders, cover, and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.
05 - To reheat leftovers, wrap individual sliders in foil and bake at 150°C for approximately 15 minutes to prevent soggy bread.

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