BARBECUE SLIDERS

CREDIT TO (TASTE OF HOME) AND RECIPE BY: B.J. Larsen, Erie, Colorado

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

8 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound bulk pork sausage
• 1 cup barbecue sauce, divided
• 16 Hawaiian sweet rolls, split
• Optional: Lettuce leaves, sliced plum tomatoes and red onion

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, mix beef and sausage lightly but thoroughly. Shape into sixteen 1/2-in.-thick patties.
2. Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 3-4 minutes on each side. Brush with 1/4 cup sauce during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Serve on rolls with remaining barbecue sauce; top as desired.

Nutrition Facts:

2 sliders: 499 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 885mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.