Backfield Brat Sliders

Name: Backfield Brat Sliders
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 5 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped; 1 pound bratwurst links, casings removed; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (8-ounce) package 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

Pork Stove-Top Diner-Style

Time: 50 minutes

Yield: 16 servings

About

Gather everyone together for a friendly neighborhood baseball game and for a cookout to celebrate the warm weather! 'Tis the season! And if you want a truly successful summertime shindig, you need to whip up some of these Backfield Brat Sliders! On each pillowy roll is a delicious pile of savory, spicy, bratwurst and crispy bacon, complete with plenty of cream cheese flavor! A few crunchy, cheesy chips add a contrasting texture that makes these sandwiches truly delectable! These Backfield Brat Sliders are a home run!

Ingredients

5 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
1 pound bratwurst links, casings removed
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (8-ounce) package 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

Step 1 -In a large cast-iron or similar heavy skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 7 minutes.

Step 2 -Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain using a slotted spoon.

Step 3 -Drain the skillet, reserving the drippings.

Step 4 -Cook the bratwurst and the onion in the reserved drippings over medium heat, crumbling the bratwurst, until the meat is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5 -Add the garlic to the bratwurst mixture and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 6 -Drain the excess grease from the skillet.

Step 7 -Stir the cream cheese, the beer, the mustard, and the pepper into the bratwurst mixture.

Step 8 -Bring the bratwurst mixture to a boil.

Step 9 -Reduce the heat to low and simmer the bratwurst mixture, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it thickens, about 15-20 minutes.

Step 10 -Stir the bacon into the bratwurst mixture.

Step 11 -Spoon 1/4 cup of the bratwurst mixture onto the bottoms of the rolls.

Step 12 -Sprinkle the chips on top of the bratwurst mixture.

Step 13 -Replace the tops of the rolls and serve.

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