Sloppy Joe Sliders

Name: Sloppy Joe Sliders
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 dozen
Ingredients: 1 package (18 ounces) Hawaiian sweet rolls; 12 slices cheddar cheese; 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean); 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) sloppy joe sauce; 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; GLAZE:; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds; 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds; 1 teaspoon dried minced onion; Dill pickle slices, optional

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield 1 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Nostalgic and oozing with umami flavors, our sloppy joe sliders are the mini, easier-to-eat version of the delicious sandwich that can be a handful.

Ingredients

1 package (18 ounces) Hawaiian sweet rolls
12 slices cheddar cheese
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) sloppy joe sauce
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3/4 teaspoon pepper
GLAZE:
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
Dill pickle slices, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Without separating rolls, cut rolls in half horizontally; arrange bottom halves in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Top with half the cheese slices.
In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 6-8 minutes, crumbling beef; drain. Stir in sloppy joe sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce and pepper. Cook and stir until combined, 1-2 minutes. Spoon beef mixture evenly over rolls; top with the remaining cheese. Replace top halves of rolls.
For the glaze, stir together butter, brown sugar, mustard, soy sauce and garlic powder. Brush over rolls; sprinkle with sesame seeds and minced onion. Bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until tops are golden and the cheese is melted. If desired, top with pickle slices.

Nutrition Facts

1 slider: 393 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 669mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein.

Simple ground beef is turned up a notch by party sliders that are sure to please your crowd. I love how easy they are! Be sure not to skip the glaze. It's what takes these sliders over the top.—Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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