BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

• 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls (1 package, connected)
• 2 to 3 cups cooked pulled pork, warmed
• 1 cup barbecue sauce, plus extra for brushing
• 6 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese, halved
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Without separating the rolls, slice the slab of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally and place the halves cut side up on the baking sheet.

3. 3

   Spread a thin layer of barbecue sauce over the cut side of the rolls.

4. 4

   Mix the remaining barbecue sauce with the pulled pork and distribute it evenly across the rolls.

5. 5

   Layer the cheese over the pulled pork, then place the top half of the rolls back on.

6. 6

   Mix the melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, Dijon mustard, and paprika, then brush over the tops of the rolls.

7. 7

   Cover with foil and bake 10 minutes, then uncover and bake 5 more minutes until golden and the cheese is melted.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with parsley, slice into individual sliders, and serve warm.