BBQ Chicken Bites (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 lbs of shredded, cooked chicken.
02 - 1 cup and a quarter of BBQ sauce.
03 - 12 small, soft rolls.
04 - 6 slices of thick bacon, already crisped.
05 - Half a cup of thin red onion slices.
06 - 1 cup of cheddar cheese, grated.
07 - 4 tablespoons of butter, melted.

# Instructions:

01 - Turn the oven on to 350°F. Coat a 9x13-inch dish well with a spray that stops sticking.
02 - Toss the shredded chicken and the sauce in a medium bowl until every piece is coated evenly.
03 - Slice through all the small rolls horizontally at the same time. Leave the rolls connected to make it easier.
04 - Lay the bottom part of the rolls inside the greased dish so they fit tightly without gaps.
05 - Spread the BBQ-flavored chicken evenly across the bottom rolls, making sure each section ends up with some.
06 - Add the crispy bacon slices on top of the chicken. Break them into pieces if needed to cover everything well.
07 - Evenly scatter the red onion slices over the bacon so every bite gets some onion flavor.
08 - Cover the surface generously with shredded cheddar, making sure it spreads across all the layers.
09 - Put the top section of the rolls over the cheese. Line them up carefully with the bottoms.
10 - Use a brush to spread the melted butter over the tops of the rolls, not missing the edges.
11 - Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil so the tops don't brown too much too soon.
12 - Pop it into the oven for 15 minutes, covered. This softens the cheese and heats the filling.
13 - Take the foil off and bake for another 5 minutes until the tops are golden.
14 - Let the dish sit untouched for 5 minutes. This keeps everything sturdy while slicing.
15 - Cut the sliders apart where the rolls are already divided. They're ready to share.

# Notes:

01 - Quick and easy to make.
02 - Perfect for serving a crowd.
03 - Can be prepared ahead of time.
04 - A solid choice for weeknights.

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