Description
Roast beef and cheddar sliders deliver a mouthwatering party appetizer perfect for game day crowds. Hearty meat, melted cheese, and buttery rolls combine for an irresistible mini sandwich experience you will crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) thinly sliced roast beef
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
- 12 slider buns
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Topping and Binding Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by arranging oven rack in the middle position and heating to 350F (175C).
- Carefully slice slider buns horizontally, creating a top and bottom layer for each mini sandwich.
- Position bottom bun halves evenly across a rectangular baking dish.
- Spread a thin, uniform layer of mayonnaise across each bottom bun surface.
- Delicately arrange roast beef slices over mayonnaise, ensuring complete coverage.
- Place cheddar cheese slices directly on top of roast beef, creating a consistent cheese layer.
- Gently position top bun halves to complete the slider assemblies.
- Combine melted butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and poppy seeds in a mixing bowl.
- Using a pastry brush, generously coat the entire slider top surface with the prepared butter mixture.
- Securely cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to trap moisture.
- Bake for 15 minutes, maintaining consistent oven temperature.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes until tops turn golden and cheese melts completely.
- Allow sliders to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to set flavors.
- Serve immediately while warm for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Elevate flavor by using high-quality roast beef from a deli counter for richer taste and texture.
- Customize sliders with alternative cheeses like Swiss or provolone for different flavor profiles.
- Prepare sliders ahead of time and refrigerate before baking, perfect for meal prep or party planning.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium roast beef and mustard options for health-conscious guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 213 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg