Bacon Cheeseburger Slider Bake- don't halve the recipe!

I'd intended on making this recipe during football season, but kept forgetting to buy the mini rolls.   Burnt out on all our other ground beef favorites, I made a trip specifically to the store for them.  A few substitutions- I used minced dried onion in place of the fresh, thin sliced cheddar instead of the shredded.    I also pureed my tomatoes because my husband isn't a fan of them in chunks.

I only made one pan, and that was a mistake- we both loved them, and it would have been great to have another one stashed in the freezer for a quick dinner.    Next time I will definitely make both pans.   Thanks for sharing your recipe, Nick!

                     

Bacon Cheeseburger Slider Bake

Author: Jolene's Recipe Journal

Ingredients

• 2 packages Hawaiian sweet rolls -- (18 ounces each)
• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided- I used thin cheddar slices
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion- used 2 T minced dried onion
• 14 1/2oz can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, drained- I ran mine through the blender
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 24 bacon strips -- cooked and crumbled

Glaze

• 1 cup butter -- cubed
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Without separating rolls, cut each package of rolls horizontally in half; arrange bottom halves in two greased 13x9-in. baking pans. Sprinkle each pan of rolls with 1 cup cheese. Bake 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
2. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in tomatoes, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until combined.
3. Spoon beef mixture evenly over rolls; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Top with bacon. Replace tops.
4. For glaze, in a microwave-safe bowl combine butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Microwave, covered, on high until butter is melted, stirring occasionally. Pour over rolls; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
5. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.

Notes

Source: "http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/bacon-cheeseburger-slider-bake"

Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked sandwiches; prepare and freeze glaze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Pour glaze over buns and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake sandwiches as directed, increasing time by 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

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