Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 jalapeños, thinly sliced
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ½ stick garlic herb butter
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- King’s Hawaiian Rolls
Instructions
- Add ground beef, cheddar cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, cilantro, and ¼ cup BBQ sauce to a large bowl and mix until combined.
- Form the mixture into 12–15 evenly sized meatballs, rolling them firmly so they hold together.
- Place the meatballs on a wire rack and smoke at 275 degrees F for 1 hour.
- Brush the meatballs with the remaining BBQ sauce during the final 15 minutes. Remove them once they reach 155 degrees F internally.
- Cut a circle into the bottom of each slider bun and brush melted garlic herb butter over the inside and outside.
- Add pepper jack cheese to the bottom circle of each bun, then place one meatball directly on top.
- Top each meatball with diced red onion, sliced jalapeño, and additional pepper jack cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes, until the cheese melts and the buns are golden brown.
- Drizzle with BBQ sauce and ranch dressing, then sprinkle with cilantro. Cut the sliders individually, serve warm, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 Minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 Minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
