“Transformative Sliders to Elevate Your Ultimate Party Celebration” Yielding: Twelve Servings Prep Time: 15 Minutes Total Time: 45 Minutes Ingredients: 1 pound frozen breaded chicken tenders or nuggets One 12-ounce package sweet Hawaiian slider rolls One garlic clove, grated or finely chopped Four tablespoons unsalted butter One-fourth teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) Kosher salt Two cups shredded mozzarella, divided Two tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil One-fourth cup grated Pecorino Romano, divided One cup homemade or store-bought marinara, plus additional for serving Directions: Begin by preparing the chicken tenders as per the instructions on the package. After cooking, allow them to cool slightly, then cut any larger tenders into 2-inch pieces. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the still-attached rolls on a cutting board and slice them in half parallel to the cutting board, ensuring they remain attached. Place the bottom buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cut side up. Bake the bottom buns until they begin to crisp, which should take around 3 to 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium heatproof bowl, microwave the garlic, butter, and red pepper flakes (if using) in 15-second intervals, stirring in between each increment, until the butter is melted, approximately 1 minute in total; season with salt. Layer the bottom buns with half of the mozzarella, followed by a sprinkle of basil and half of the Pecorino. Add the chicken, sauce, and the remaining mozzarella. Close the sliders with the top buns and brush them with half of the garlic butter. Bake the sliders until they are heated through and the buns turn golden brown, about 25 minutes. Brush the tops with the remaining garlic butter and sprinkle with the remaining Pecorino. Serve with additional sauce on the side. You May Also Like: Insanely Easy Weeknight Dinners To Try This Week 29 Insanely Delicious Vodka Cocktails
