Roast Beef Sliders Recipe
These roast beef sliders are the ultimate crowd-pleasing, pull-apart appetizer or easy weeknight dinner. Made with soft Hawaiian rolls, thin-sliced roast beef, melted cheese, and a buttery garlic-herb glaze, these sliders bake up golden, gooey, and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
For the Sliders
- 1 package Hawaiian slider rolls 12 rolls
- 1 pound thin-sliced roast beef deli-style or leftover roast beef
- 12 slices provolone Swiss, or cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup caramelized onions optional but recommended
For the Butter Glaze
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional for topping
Instructions
Prep the Rolls
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the entire pack of Hawaiian rolls horizontally without separating them.
Add Cheese Layer
- Place the bottom half of the rolls in a baking dish and add a layer of cheese.
Add Roast Beef
- Pile the roast beef evenly across the rolls. Add caramelized onions if using.
Add Second Cheese Layer
- Place an additional layer of cheese on top of the beef.
Replace the Roll Tops
- Put the top half of the Hawaiian rolls back on.
Make the Butter Glaze
- Mix melted butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, and pepper.
Brush the Glaze
- Brush the butter mixture generously over the roll tops. Add sesame seeds if desired.
Bake
- Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 5 minutes, or until golden and the cheese is melted.
Serve
- Slice into individual sliders and serve warm.
Notes
- Add a layer of horseradish mayo or spicy aioli for extra flavor.
- These sliders can be made ahead and baked before serving.
- Substitute roast beef with turkey, ham, or pulled chicken.
- For extra meltiness, use both provolone AND mozzarella.
- Sliders reheat well in the oven or air fryer.