These roast beef and cheese sliders are crazy delicious and super easy to make! Savory roast beef and melty cheese wrapped up in sweet Hawaiian rolls and then baked in a buttery sauce are absolutely irresistible. They are the perfect party food and always a welcome sight on the dinner table.
Here’s Why You’ll Love These Roast Beef And Cheese Sliders
- The combination of flavors is perfect. The sweet Hawaiian rolls, the savory roast beef, and the sharp cheddar cheese all work together to create one perfect bite.
- This roast beef sliders recipe is easy to make and comes together in around 30 minutes. Everything can be assembled ahead of time and then baked just before serving for parties or dinner.
- These sliders are versatile and are easy to customize by adding different toppings and sauces.
- They are just downright fun! I mean, honestly, who doesn’t love mini sandwiches?
Ingredients And Substitutions
- Hawaiian Rolls – I use Kings Hawaiian rolls.
- Sliced Roast Beef – I have the beef sliced at the deli counter. You can also use sliced turkey or ham.
- Sliced Cheddar Cheese – you can substitute provolone cheese, Swiss cheese, or Colby cheese.
- Your Favorite BBQ Sauce – I use Sweet Baby Ray’s sauce, but any BBQ sauce will work.
- Mayonnaise
- Dijon Mustard – prepared horseradish sauce can also be used.
- Butter
- Brown Sugar
- Worcestershire Sauce – for extra flavor, you can add garlic powder and onion powder.
- Poppy Seeds
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How To Make The Best Beef And Cheese Sliders
- Prep the rolls by slicing the slider rolls horizontally and placing them in the bottom of a baking dish. In a small bowl, whisk BBQ sauce, mayo, and Dijon mustard, and spread the mixture evenly over the bottom half of the bread.
- Layer the roast beef and cheddar cheese slices over the BBQ mixture and place the top half of the slider rolls on.
- Add butter, brown sugar, remaining Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and poppy seeds to a small saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil. Remove the butter mixture from the heat, and spoon it over the sliders.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake for another 5-8 minutes until the tops of the rolls are golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Cut into individual sliders and then serve.
Helpful Tips
- Use good quality Hawaiian rolls. They should be soft and fluffy.
- Thinly sliced roast beef works best in this slider recipe. This will help the sliders cook evenly.
- After baking, use a serrated knife to cut the rolls into mini sandwiches.
Sliders With Crock Pot Beef Roast
I like to take these sliders to a whole new level by using roast beef that I cooked in the slow cooker. My recipe for Crock Pot Beef Roast is simple and makes fall-apart, tender, flavorful, and juicy beef. It’s an amazingly delicious substitution for deli roast beef when you want to turn sliders into something extra special.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yep, you sure can. Make the sliders, then cover them with foil. Place in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
Store any leftover sliders in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the oven until they are warmed through.
Yes, you can. Assemble the sliders as instructed in the recipe, but do not bake them. Place the sliders in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 2 hours or until solid. Once the sliders are frozen, you can transfer them to a freezer bag or container and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw, place the sliders in the refrigerator overnight. Once thawed, you can bake them according to the recipe instructions.
What To Serve With Mini Roast Beef Sandwiches
- APPETIZERS – serve the sliders with stuffed celery, Sweet Heat Pickles, Beer Cheese Dip, and potato chips for a casual get-together with friends.
- GAME DAY – with Deviled Egg Pasta Salad, Air Fryer Hot Dogs, and Crock Pot Queso Dip with tortilla chips.
- DINNER – make the sliders the star of the show and serve them with Caprese Pasta Salad and Air Fryer Green Beans.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 dozen (1 package) Hawaiian slider rolls
- ¾ pound thinly sliced roast beef
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce use your favorite brand
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1-½ teaspoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 350°. Slice Hawaiian dinner rolls horizontally and place the bottom half on a 9 x 11" baking sheet. In a small bowl whisk together BBQ sauce, mayo, and Dijon mustard. Spread the mixture evenly over the bottom half of the rolls.
- Layer thinly sliced roast beef and cheddar cheese over the BBQ mixture. Place the top half of the dinner rolls over the roast beef and cheese.
- Make the sauce by adding butter, brown sugar, remaining Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and poppy seeds to a small sauce pan. Bring mixture to a boil over a medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove sauce from heat, and spoon mixture over the sliders.
- Cover the pan with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake for another 5-8 minutes until the tops of the rolls are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Cut rolls into individual sliders and then serve warm.
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Notes
- To make ahead, build the sliders, then cover them with foil. Place in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Store any leftover sliders in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the oven until they are warmed through.
- To freeze, assemble the sliders as instructed in the recipe, but do not bake them. Place the sliders in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 2 hours or until solid. Once the sliders are frozen, you can transfer them to a freezer bag or container and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw frozen roast beef and cheese sliders, place them in the refrigerator overnight. Once thawed, you can bake them according to the recipe instructions.
I cool for a mens ministry and this will be a great sandwich to serve.
Great idea, Anne. Thank you for the terrific rating!