Spicy Italian Sausage Sliders

• porce: 12 servings
• aktivní čas: 10 minutes
• celkový čas: 40 minutes

Ingredience

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 pound (about 4 links) spicy Italian sausage, casings removed

1 (14.5 ounce) can Red Gold Diced Tomatoes

1 teaspoon chili powder, optional

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon flour

12 count sweet Hawaiian rolls

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or white cheddar cheese

1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped

2 tablespoons chives, chopped

2 tablespoons butter, melted

Pokyny

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 2

Cook the ground sausage until brown, breaking up with your spatula into tiny pieces, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 3

Add the petite diced tomatoes, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and flour. Mix well. Simmer for 5-6 minutes, until tomato sauce is reduced by half. Remove from heat to cool 5-10 minutes.

Step 4

In the meantime, slice the slider rolls in half lengthwise. Drizzle the bottom half with olive oil then broil on HIGH in the oven for 2-3 minutes, until browned.

Step 5

Spoon the spicy Italian sausage mixture onto the toasted sliders, add the shredded cheese, then the top half of the rolls.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the basil, chives, and melted butter. Brush on the top of the sliders.

Step 7

Bake covered 10 minutes, then uncovered 10-12 minutes, until cheesy is fully melted. Enjoy warm!