Touchdown Brat Sliders

Name: Touchdown Brat Sliders
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 16 sliders
Ingredients: 5 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped; 1 pound uncooked bratwurst links, casings removed; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed; 1 cup dark beer or nonalcoholic beer; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 16 dinner rolls, split and toasted; 2 cups cheddar and sour cream potato chips, crushed

Total Time Prep Time: 20 min. Cook Time: 30 min.

Yield 16 sliders

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Test Kitchen Approved

It's game time when these mini sausage sliders make an appearance. Two things my husband loves—beer and brats—get stepped up a notch with crunchy flavored chips. —Kirsten Shabaz, Lakeville, Minnesota

Ingredients

5 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
1 pound uncooked bratwurst links, casings removed
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 cup dark beer or nonalcoholic beer
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
16 dinner rolls, split and toasted
2 cups cheddar and sour cream potato chips, crushed

Directions

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving drippings. Cook bratwurst and onion in drippings over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain well.
Stir in the cream cheese, beer, mustard and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon. Spoon 1/4 cup onto the bottom half of each roll; sprinkle with chips. Replace tops.

Nutrition Facts

1 slider: 354 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 617mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.

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