Name: Beef and bacon sliders
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: Green apple slaw; 2 large green apples (200g), unpeeled; 1 cup (80g) finely shredded green cabbage; 1/4 cup small fresh mint leaves; 1 green onion (scallion), sliced thinly on the diagonal; 1/3 cup (80ml) coleslaw dressing; 1/2 cup (125ml) olive oil; 5 rindless short-cut bacon slices (175g), cut into matchsticks; 1 small red onion, chopped finely; 600 gram (1 pound) thick beef sausages; 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 12 medium round dinner rolls (600g), halved; 1 cup (100g) grated pizza cheese

Ingredients

Green apple slaw

2 large green apples (200g), unpeeled

1 cup (80g) finely shredded green cabbage

1/4 cup small fresh mint leaves

1 green onion (scallion), sliced thinly on the diagonal

1/3 cup (80ml) coleslaw dressing

1/2 cup (125ml) olive oil

5 rindless short-cut bacon slices (175g), cut into matchsticks

1 small red onion, chopped finely

600 gram (1 pound) thick beef sausages

2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

12 medium round dinner rolls (600g), halved

1 cup (100g) grated pizza cheese

Method

1.To make green apple slaw, cut apple into matchsticks. Place ingredients in a large bowl, season to taste; toss gently to combine.

2.Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large frying pan over high heat, add bacon and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes or until bacon has browned and onion is soft. Drain on paper towel; cool completely.

3.Remove casings from sausages; place filling in a large bowl. Add bacon mixture and parsley; mix to combine. Divide beef mixture into 12 equal portions; shape into 10cm (4½-inch) patties (or slightly larger than the bread rolls). Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm.

4.Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add half the patties; cook 3 minutes each side. Drain on paper towel, repeat with remaining oil and patties.

5.Preheat grill (broiler) to high. Place roll bases, cut-side up, on baking trays; place patties on roll bases, sprinkle with cheese. Grill for 2 minutes or until cheese melts.

6.Top patties with slaw; sandwich with roll tops. Use a toothpick to secure sliders for serving. Place on a large platter; serve immediately.