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BBQ Brisket Sliders

BBQ brisket sliders with tender shredded brisket, tangy barbecue sauce, and melty cheddar are layered on soft slider buns and baked until lightly golden. Finish with a quick coleslaw topping for crunch and a smoky-sweet flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brisket
  • 2 lb cooked beef brisket, shredded
  • 1.5 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
For the Sliders
  • 12 slider buns
  • 1 cup coleslaw
  • 6 cheddar cheese slices
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 pickle slices (optional)

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven
  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Warm and season the brisket
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine shredded brisket, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a saucepan.
  3. Heat over medium-low heat for 8–10 minutes until warmed through and glossy.
Assemble the sliders
  1. Slice slider buns in half horizontally.
  2. Place the bottom buns in a baking dish and add cheese evenly over the buns.
  3. Spoon the BBQ brisket over the cheese.
  4. Add pickle slices if desired.
  5. Place the top buns on the sliders.
  6. Brush the tops with melted butter.
  7. Sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over the tops.
Bake and serve
  1. Bake for 10–12 minutes at 350°F (175°C) until warm and lightly golden.
  2. Top with coleslaw before serving and serve immediately.

Notes

Pro tip: If your brisket is already very saucy, start with 1 cup barbecue sauce in the saucepan and add more only if needed—this keeps the sliders from getting soggy. Store assembled sliders covered in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat in a 325°F (163°C) oven until hot. Freezing: freeze brisket mixture only (up to 2 months), then reheat and assemble fresh. For a dietary swap, use reduced-fat cheddar and a lower-sugar barbecue sauce to lighten the calories while keeping the flavor profile.