Brat, Bacon & Beer Sliders

Seriously? Brats, Bacon and Beer! AND....Chips! You lookin' for anything else, here? I don't THINK so. Source: www.tasteofhome.com

Course: Main Dish

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 16 sliders

INGREDIENTS:

• 5 thick-sliced bacon strips chopped

• 1 pound uncooked bratwurst links casings removed

• 1 large onion finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic minced

• 1 8 oz. 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

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.

2. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving drippings.

3. Cook bratwurst and onion in drippings over medium heat, breaking into crumbles until meat is no longer pink.

4. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.

5. Drain well.

6. Stir in the cream cheese, beer, mustard and pepper.

7. Bring to a boil.

8. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

9. Stir in bacon.

10. Spoon 1/4 cup onto each roll; sprinkle with chips.

11. Replace tops.

RECIPE NOTES: Nutrition Facts 1 slider: 354 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 617mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.