Buffalo chicken sliders are perfect for any party or tailgate! Combines that classic Buffalo hot sauce flavor with ranch and shredded chicken, then placed on a sweet Hawaiian roll with pepper jack cheese and topped with melted butter and ranch seasoning.

Ingredients for the Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe

The ingredients for this Buffalo chicken sliders recipe are as follows:

• Hawaiian rolls – a 12-pack of sweet Hawaiian rolls to be the canvas you create this masterpiece on
• Shredded chicken – can use either leftover smoked chicken or a rotisserie chicken from the store; white meat preferred
• Buffalo hot sauce – provides the spice, along with some tangy flavor
• Ranch dressing – what’s Buffalo chicken without ranch (or blue cheese) to tame it down and add another element of flavor?
• BBQ seasoning – a seasoning with some heat is preferred
• Pepper Jack cheese – this is basically Monterrey Jack cheese with peppers; adds another creamy salty flavor with a touch of spice
• Melted butter – for topping the slider rolls and helping your ranch seasoning stick to the tops
• Ranch seasoning (optional) – adds more ranch flavor

Prepping the Buffalo Chicken Sliders

To prep the Buffalo chicken ranch sliders, start by taking a 12-pack of King’s Hawaiian rolls and slicing down the middle, creating a top and bottom. Place the bottom portion into a greased foil pan or onto a baking sheet.

Next, grab a medium-sized mixing bowl and put in three cups of shredded chicken (you can use rotisserie chicken for these Buffalo chicken sliders). Then pour in a three-fourths cup of Buffalo hot sauce, half cup of ranch, and two tablespoons of seasoning. Mix the ingredients with a spatula, tongs, or using your hands with food-grade nitrile gloves.

Pour sauced Buffalo chicken mixture onto bottom portion of Hawaiian rolls. Sprinkle two cups of shredded pepper jack cheese on top before topping with the upper portion of rolls.

How Long to Cook Buffalo Chicken Hawaiian Roll Sliders

With the Buffalo chicken Hawaiian roll sliders assembled and the tops brushed with melted butter (and topped with ranch seasoning), it’s time to place them on the grill.

Cook for 15 minutes at 350 degrees over indirect heat. Ideal smoking woods or pellets would be hickory or apple. Once done on the grill, remove, break or slice into individual rolls, and serve!

Other Hawaiian Roll Slider Recipes

S’mores Sliders – perfect for dessert!

BBQ Beef Sliders

Hawaiian Roll Cheesesteak Sliders

Smoky Ham & Cheese Sliders

Chicken Bacon Ranch Hawaiian Roll Sliders

Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe

Looking for a Hawaiian roll slider that will WOW at your next gathering? These BBQ beef sliders combine the smoky flavor of a smoked chuck roast with a BBQ sauce and cola braise. Packed in a slider with caramelized onion and provolone cheese, these BBQ sliders have flavor for days!

Ingredients for Barbecue Beef Sliders

In order to make these flavorful BBQ beef sliders, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Chuck roast – Ideal cut of beef for slow cooking; typically ranges between 2-3 lbs.
• Hawaiian rolls – the sweet buns to place these sliders on, come in the perfect size
• BBQ sauce – brings a sweet, tangy flavor
• Cola – Soda is used for the braise, along with BBQ sauce
• Onion – goes through the caramelization process (with butter) to become the perfect topping
• Provolone cheese – smooth texture, mild flavor
• Beef seasoning – brings out the flavor of the beef for the sliders

Beef Sliders Video

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iaMTU6aY2x8

Smoking the Chuck Roast for Barbecue Beef Sliders

The first step of making BBQ beef sliders is cook it low and slow, smoking the beef. As you begin to smoke the chuck roast, preheat the grill to 250 degrees over indirect heat. My favorite smoking wood to use with beef is oak. Add in a touch of cherry wood and it becomes the ideal blend IMO.

While the grill is coming up to temp, season the chuck roast on all sides and let rest until the grill reaches 250 degrees. This helps the seasonings to absorb into the meat, producing better flavor.

With the smoker up to temp, place the seasoned beef on the smoker and let cook for three hours. Spritzing once or twice with beef broth to prevent the outside of the chuck roast from drying out.

Braising the Beef for Shredded Beef Sliders

Now that the beef has been smoked for a few hours, we move this to a foil pan or Dutch oven to braise. Braising is when you cook something submerged in liquid ingredients that add to the flavor. In this case, we are using 1 1/2 cups of BBQ sauce and a 12 ounce can of cola. I say “cola” because I recommend a dark-colored soda like either Coke or Dr Pepper. Pour the BBQ sauce and soda braise into the pan and stir. Place your chuck roast in there, cover, and braise.

Braising should take another 2-3 hours or until internal temp reaches at least 203 degrees. If possible, let it reach between 205-210 degrees for easier shredding. Speaking of shredded beef, I prefer to pull the chuck roast out of the braise, shred on a cutting board, and placing back in the braise. I do this so I can shred easier and don’t splash liquid braise all over myself. Make sure to mix the BBQ shredded beef around in the braise to absorb that extra flavor.

How to Caramelize Onions

While the meat is braising, this is a perfect time to start cooking up the caramelized onions (see full recipe here).

Unlike sautéed onions which can take 5-10 minutes, the caramelization of onions takes about an hour. But don’t be intimidated by the time it takes because it is pretty easy to do.

Cut up three onions into slices and place in a skillet at medium heat with 1/4 tablespoon of butter and a teaspoon of salt. Start out by sautéing the onions for five minutes and then reduce to medium-low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. During this time, the onions start to slowly become brown and translucent. This will provide the perfect flavor and texture for these barbecue beef sliders.

Putting the BBQ Sliders Together

With the beef shredded and the caramelized onions finished, it is time to assemble our sliders! I prefer to use Hawaiian rolls for these and they typically come in a 12-pack and baked together. Start by taking the Hawaiian rolls out of the packaging and slice in the middle of the pack, creating top and bottom portions.

Place slices of provolone cheese down to cover the bottom portion of the sliders. It usually takes me six slices to cover the bottom. If you prefer, you can place the cheese on top of the BBQ beef like done with these smoky ham and cheese sliders. Next, scoop your BBQ beef onto the buns and top with the caramelized onions. Put the top portion of the Hawaiian rolls on top and you can serve as-is. But…

Take the BBQ sliders on Hawaiian rolls to the next level by putting it back on the grill at 350 degrees for 10 minutes (indirect heat). This will toast the buns and help melt the cheese. I highly recommend doing this because the toasted buns and melty cheese make these even more delectable!

Other Slider Recipes

Smoked Ham and Cheese Sliders

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

Hawaiian Roll Cheesesteak Sliders

BBQ Sliders Recipe

Inject some extra flavor into your burgers with this mouthwatering garlic bacon burger recipe! This recipe also includes a bonus recipe for a creamy burger sauce to compliment it. Let’s dig into the process.

Ingredients Needed for Bacon Burger Recipe

The list of ingredients for this burger recipe is short and simple:

• Ground Beef – preference is 80/20 beef for optimal beef flavor
• Garlic – packs a pungent flavor; freshly minced is preferred
• Bacon – precooked bacon diced up will provide more flavor and a crisp bite in the burger
• Worcestershire sauce – brings some punchy umami flavor
• Montreal Steak seasoning – ideal blend of spices to compliment beef
• Gouda – semi-hard cheese with a nutty, sweet taste

Garlic Bacon Burger Video

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WD0KzuDR0HM

Mixing the Burger Ingredients

Start by placing ground beef in a medium-sized bowl. For the best flavor, use 80/20 ground beef for it’s perfect blend of beef and fat mix. Combine with two cloves of minced garlic. You can use the minced garlic from the jar, but freshly minced garlic will provide a more profound taste.

Next, dice two strips of precooked bacon and put into the bowl. Raw bacon won’t fully cook in this mixture and could make you sick. Precooked bacon not only brings a little more salty taste, but also adds a nice, subtle crunch. Add a couple of teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce and a tablespoon of Montreal steak seasoning and start mixing.

How to Form a Burger Patty

To make a quarter pound beef patty from your pound of beef, grab one-fourth of the ground beef and roll into the shape of a ball. With the ball of beef in one hand, gently press down until the beef is a flat, one-inch disc. Seal up any breakage along the edges by pinching the beef together and reshaping.

Pro tip: press a dimple into the middle of the burger patty on both sides. Doing this will prevent the burger from thickening in it’s center while it cooks. When a burger patty cooks, it shrinks. And as it shrinks, it naturally builds up toward the center, forming a thick mound. This keeps the burger from cooking evenly.

What is the Best Way to Cook Burgers?

When it comes to cooking burgers, I prefer to have a more even crust on both sides of the beef patties. This is why I prefer to cook burgers on a griddle or in a cast iron skillet.

However, cooking on the grill over direct heat brings a flame-broiled flavor that a griddle cannot duplicate. Ultimately, it’s a matter of your preference and what you have access to.

Cooking the Garlic Bacon Burgers

With the griddle preheated to medium heat, place patties on the heated surface and let cook for about five minutes. With burger patties freshly on the griddle, top the burger with more seasoning.

After five minutes, flip burgers over and cook for an additional five minutes. Two minutes before time is up, add a slice of Gouda cheese to each patty to let the cheese melt on top. To enhance the cheese melting process, cover burgers with a metal mixing bowl.

Remove the garlic bacon burgers from the grill and place directly on a hamburger bun. Speaking of hamburger buns, place them face down on griddle for 30 to 60 seconds to get them nice and toasty.

Burger Sauce!

Compliment any burger with this irresistible burger sauce! The ingredients are as follows:

• 1/2 Cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 Cup ketchup
• 2 Tablespoons BBQ sauce
• 1 Tablespoon relish
• 1/4 tsp chili powder

Add all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. Stir altogether and spread on the insides of the hamburger buns. This burger spread adds a salty, slightly sour taste with a hint of sweet and crunch.

Which Burger Toppings Should I Use?

Burger toppings are in the eye of the beholder. Classic toppings include lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onion. Ketchup and mustard are the most popular sauces to put on a burger.

For this recipe, burger sauce and grilled onions are perfect for me!

What Should I Serve with Burgers?

Some classic side dishes to serve with burgers are as follows:

Five Guys Copycat French Fries

Mexican Street Corn (Elotes)

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers w/Chorizo

Classic Gooey Butter Cake

The Burger Recipe!