📖 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures the sliders bake evenly and the cheese melts beautifully.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground Italian sausage. Break it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Make sure its fully cooked. Nobody likes raw sausage.
3. Drain any excess grease from the skillet after the sausage is cooked through. This step prevents the sliders from becoming overly greasy.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, cream cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
5. Slice the Hawaiian sweet rolls in half horizontally, creating a top and bottom layer. Keep the rolls connected; do not separate them into individual sliders yet.
6. Spread the sausage and cheese mixture evenly over the bottom half of the sweet rolls. Make sure to get it to all the edges.
7. Place the top half of the sweet rolls back onto the sausage and cheese layer. They should sit snugly on top.
8. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and poppy seeds to the melted butter. Stir to combine all ingredients. This creates a flavorful topping.
9. Brush the melted butter mixture evenly over the top of the sweet rolls. This gives the sliders a golden-brown color and adds a delicious flavor.
10. Cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil. This will help the tops of the sliders from browning to quickly.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the rolls are golden brown. Check halfway through to ensure they aren't browning too much; if needed, reduce the heat slightly.
12. Remove the sliders from the oven and let them cool slightly before slicing them into individual sliders. Use a serrated knife for the best results.
13. Serve the spectacular sausage sliders warm. These are perfect as an appetizer, snack, or even a light meal. Enjoy!