Description
Cozy and crowd-pleasing BBQ Chicken & Bacon Baked Sliders, perfect for gatherings and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 12 soft dinner rolls or slider buns
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional for a glossy top)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced and caramelized
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix shredded chicken with barbecue sauce, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Slice the dinner rolls in half horizontally and place the bottoms in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on each bottom half.
- Evenly distribute the barbecue chicken over the rolls.
- Sprinkle chopped cooked turkey bacon and caramelized onions over the chicken.
- Top with shredded cheese, then place the roll tops over the cheese.
- Combine melted butter and brown sugar (if using) and brush over the tops of the rolls.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes, then remove foil and bake another 5–8 minutes until cheese is bubbly and tops are golden.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, slice sliders apart, and serve warm.
Notes
Make ahead by assembling the sliders and refrigerating them for up to 12 hours before baking. Perfect for potlucks and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American