Maple Sausage Sliders With Slaw

• 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
• 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

1. 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.
2. In a large bowl, combine the walnuts, onion, thyme, salt and pepper. Crumble sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into 18 patties.
3. In a large skillet, cook patties in batches over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160u0b0.
4. Top each bottom roll with a burger and 2 tablespoons coleslaw mixture. Replace roll tops.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/maple-sausage-sliders-with-slaw/ (may not work)