MAPLE SAUSAGE SLIDERS WITH SLAW

Maple Sausage Sliders with Slaw image

Small in size but big in flavor, these dynamite coleslaw-topped sliders are sure to score with hungry fans. They're a welcome change from usual game-day fare. -Lisa Huff, Wilton, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 cups coleslaw mix
1 cup shredded peeled apple
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
SLIDER:
1 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds bulk maple pork sausage
18 dinner rolls, split and lightly toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, apple, blue cheese and red onion. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over coleslaw mixture; toss to coat. Chill until serving., In a large bowl, combine the walnuts, onion, thyme, salt and pepper. Crumble sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into 18 patties., In a large skillet, cook patties in batches over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°., Top each bottom roll with a burger and 2 tablespoons coleslaw mixture. Replace roll tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 678mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.