Maple Sausage Sliders with Slaw

Ingredients

2 cups coleslaw mix
1 cup shredded peeled apple
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
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1 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds bulk maple pork sausage
18 dinner rolls, split and lightly toasted

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, apple, blue cheese and red onion. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over coleslaw mixture; toss to coat. Chill until serving.
In a large bowl, combine the walnuts, onion, thyme, salt and pepper. Crumble sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into 18 patties.
In a large skillet, cook patties in batches over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°.
Top each bottom roll with a burger and 2 tablespoons coleslaw mixture. Replace roll tops.

Nutrition Facts

1 slider with 2 tablespoons slaw: 331 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 678mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.