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BBQ Meatball Sliders | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen

BBQ Meatball Sliders

Teresa Ambra
BBQ Meatball Sliders will rock your world! These fabulous sliders are extra gooey with cheese, filled with BBQ meatballs, bacon and onions and served on King's Hawaiian Sweet Rolls for spectacular taste. Great for tailgating parties or sporting events like the Super Bowl, March Madness, NBA Finals or the Stanley Cup Playoffs!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Sandwiches
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 383 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 18x26" cookie sheet pan
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 9x13" glass baking dish
  • 1 sharp knife to cut onions
  • 1 pastry brush
  • 1 spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. 93% lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 medium onion diced or chopped
  • 6 oz. bacon cooked and chopped
  • 1/2 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce
  • 12 slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • 12 king's hawaiian sweet rolls split in half

Instructions
 

  • Combine beef, shredded cheddar cheese, bread crumbs and egg in a large mixing bowl.
  • Form into balls and place on large cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, either fry or microwave bacon until crisp cooked.
  • Transfer cooked bacon to paper towel-lined plates to drain.
  • Break the bacon up into bite sized pieces.
  • In bacon drippings, sauté onion until softened.
  • To assemble: Cut Hawaiian Rolls in half.
  • Cut cheese slices in half.
  • Place rolls in the bottom of a lightly sprayed 9x13” glass baking dish.
  • Take each half/slice of cheese and fold in half and place on the top of each roll.
  • Add one or two meatballs on top of the cheese on each roll.
  • Brush meatballs with BBQ sauce.
  • Sprinkle meatballs with bacon and onions.
  • Place an additional half/slice of cheese over top of each meatball/bun.
  • Top each with the remaining cut sweet roll.
  • Cover with foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
  • Serve.

Notes

NOTE: There are actually enough meatballs to make at least 24 sliders.
 
NOTE: I found it easier to place the bacon and onions on top of the cheese, then top with meatballs and brush with barbecue sauce.
 
NOTE: Do not over-bake these sliders or they will get too brown on the bottom.
 
Recipe adapted from My Fridge Food.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 22gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 613mgPotassium: 242mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 392IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 253mgIron: 1mg
Keyword barbecue, beef, cheese, main dish, meatballs, sandwiches, sliders
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