Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Smokey Mesquite BBQ Meatball Sliders

Smokey Mesquite BBQ Meatball Sliders

Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 30 min
Total Time 40 min


I. Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 Kraft Fresh Take Smokey Mesquite BBQ variety package
  • 1 egg
  • ⅓ pound bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • ¼ cup Kraft Hickory BBQ sauce
  • 3 slices Kraft Big Slice cheddar cheese
  • 12 Hawaiian Rolls

II. Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line a lipped baking sheet with parchment paper and non-stick spray or a Silpat baking mat.
  • In the Kraft Fresh Take bag, use your hands to mix and combine the bag contents, ground beef and egg until evenly distributed.
  • Roll the mixture into 1-1/2 to 2 inch meatballs and space evenly on the baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes.
  • While the meatballs are baking, fry the bacon until crispy over medium-high heat. Remove bacon from skillet, leaving the grease in the skillet.
  • Add the onions to the skillet and reduce heat to medium, stirring often until tender.
  • Cut rolls in half and add one meatball to the bottom portion of each roll. Brush the tops with BBQ sauce.
  • On top of the meatballs add the cheese slices, bacon bits and grilled onions.
  • Place under the broiler next to the roll tops for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Top the meatballs with the rolls and serve.