Maple Chicken Bacon Sliders (Print View)

Tender chicken and bacon sliders with Gouda and maple butter, baked golden for a quick, crowd-pleasing meal.

# Components:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 package (12 count) King's Hawaiian Rolls
02 - 12 cooked chicken breast strips
03 - 4 slices Gouda cheese
04 - 4 to 6 slices cooked bacon
05 - 1/4 cup maple butter

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - Using a bread knife, slice the Hawaiian rolls horizontally to separate the tops from the bottoms, keeping each set of rolls connected if possible.
03 - Spread a generous, even layer of maple butter across the bottom half of the rolls.
04 - Arrange the cooked chicken strips evenly over the maple butter layer, then place the bacon slices on top of the chicken.
05 - Layer the Gouda cheese slices over the bacon, then cover with the top half of the rolls.
06 - Place the assembled sliders on a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tops are lightly golden.
07 - Carefully remove from the oven and brush the tops with additional maple butter. Cut into individual sliders and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in only twenty minutes so perfect for busy nights or entertaining
  • Uses simple supermarket staples you likely have on hand
  • Rich balance of sweet and savory flavors that wins everyone over
  • Easily feeds a crowd but also works in small batches
02 -
  • High protein and filling
  • Naturally crowd-pleasing for all ages
  • Can swap meats and cheeses for endless custom versions
03 -
  • Do not be shy with the maple butter it adds a restaurant quality finish
  • Use a serrated knife to get clean cuts through the warm sliders
  • Layer your bacon so every slider gets some in each bite