BARBECUE SLIDERS

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When guests dropped in by surprise, all I had was sausage and ground beef defrosted. We combined the two for juicy burgers on the grill. -B.J. Larsen, Erie, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix beef and sausage lightly but thoroughly. Shape into sixteen 1/2-in.-thick patties., 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. Freeze option: Place patties on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; cover and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and transfer to an airtight container; return to freezer. To use, grill frozen patties as directed, increasing time as necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 885mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.