Aloha BBQ Burger Sliders

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbground beefAmount1 1/2 lbIngredientground beef
• 2/3 cupBBQ sauceAmount2/3 cupIngredientBBQ sauce, divided, divided
• 1 tspsaltAmount1 tspIngredientsalt
• 1/4 tsppepper
• 1/4 tspgarlicAmount1/4 tspIngredientgarlic powder powder
• 1/4 tsppaprikaAmount1/4 tspIngredientpaprika
• 1/4 tsponionAmount1Ingredientsmall red onion, thinly sliced powder
• 1/8 tspdried thymeAmount1/8 tspIngredientdried thyme
• 1small red onionAmount1Ingredientsmall red onion, thinly sliced, thinly sliced
• 1(12-ounce) package sweet dinner rollsAmount1Ingredient(12-ounce) package sweet dinner rolls
• 1 1/2 tbspcanola oilAmount1 1/2 tbspIngredientcanola oil, divided, divided
• 3 slices swissAmount3Ingredientslices swiss cheese, quartered cheese, quartered
• 1(8-ounce) can pineappleAmount1Ingredient(8-ounce) can pineapple slices, drained, cut into thirds slices, drained, cut into thirds

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, using clean hands, combine the beef, ⅓ cup barbecue sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprikaAmount1/4 tspIngredientpaprika, onion powder, and thyme. Shape the mixture into 12 evenly-sized small patties. Cover and refrigerate if not grilling immediately.

2. 2

   Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium heat and warm ½ tablespoon of the...: Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium heat and warm ½ tablespoon of the oil. Add the onionsAmount1Ingredientsmall red onion, thinly sliced and grill until they begin to turn translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Move the onions to the side and add the burgers to the grill, cooking 3-4 minutes per side, or until browned. Transfer to a clean plate.

3. 3

   Remove the rolls from the package and, without separating them, cut the entire loaf in half horizontally. Brush the cut sides with the remaining oil and toast, oiled side down on the grill, about 2 minutes. Transfer the rolls to a platter, spread with the remaining ⅓ cup of barbecue sauce, then separate the rolls. Place the patties on the bottom halves of the rolls, top with cheese, pineappleAmount1Ingredient(8-ounce) can pineapple slices, drained, cut into thirds, and red onions. Add the tops of rolls and serve.