BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

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5 from 1 vote

BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders are buttery, cheesy, and packed with flavor using leftover BBQ pork or chicken.

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Total Time50

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Servings: sliders

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $15.75

Equipment

9 x 13-inch baking pan

Ingredients

12 Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls
3 cups shredded pork or chicken, or beef (see note 1)
1 cup BBQ sauce see note 2
1 8-ounce package pre-sliced sharp Cheddar or Gouda
7 tablespoons garlic-herb butter see note 3
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese optional

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease with cooking spray.
Slice the entire block of rolls in half horizontally, keeping the individual rolls attached. Place the bottom half in the prepared pan.
Coarsely chop the pork into bite-sized pieces. Toss with BBQ sauce in a large bowl until well-coated.
Assemble Sliders: Lay 6 slices of cheese over the bottom buns. Evenly spread the BBQ pork on top. Top with the remaining 6 slices of cheese. Do not add the top buns yet. Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter.
Remove the pan from the oven and place the top half of the buns over the cheese. Pour and brush the melted butter generously over the tops and sides. It’s okay if some butter pools at the bottom; this makes the base extra crisp and flavorful. Sprinkle with Parmesan, if using.
Cover the pan with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 5–10 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the cheese is fully melted.
Serve hot, cutting into individual sliders.

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Notes

Note 1: Use leftover pork from this BBQ pork sandwich recipe or chicken from this BBQ chicken recipe. Otherwise, buy prepared BBQ pork, beef, or chicken from the store.

Note 2: Use a good BBQ sauce you love or this homemade one.

Note 3: Nothing beats this amazing Kerrygold® garlic butter! However, a homemade blend of 7 tablespoons butter mixed with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper will do the trick.

Storage: These sliders are best served fresh when the rolls are crisp and the cheese is perfectly melted.

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