Description
Delicious and easy-to-make roast beef sliders featuring King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls layered with tender deli roast beef, melted provolone cheese, and a flavorful buttery sauce with dijon mustard, barbecue sauce, poppy seeds, and Worcestershire. Perfect for gatherings or game day, these sliders bake to golden perfection with gooey cheese and a tantalizing savory topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Rolls and Meat
- 18 King’s Hawaiian brand sweet rolls (from two 12-count packages)
- 1-1¼ pounds deli sliced roast beef (no more than ⅛ inch thick or sandwich sliced)
Cheese and Condiments
- 10 slices non-smoked provolone cheese (approximately ⅛ inch thick, from an 8-ounce package)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Sauce
- ½ cup salted butter
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1½ tablespoons bottled barbecue sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s Original used)
- 1 tablespoon poppy seed
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the sliders evenly.
- Prepare the Rolls: Slice the King’s Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, separating tops from bottoms. Arrange all bottom halves closely in a 9×13-inch baking pan so they touch, and set the tops aside for later.
- Spread Mayonnaise: Apply a thin, even layer of mayonnaise on each bottom roll in the baking dish to add moisture and flavor.
- Add Roast Beef: Layer 1-2 slices of deli roast beef on each bottom roll, folding slices as needed to fit. This will help in easy separation after baking.
- Layer Cheese and Top Rolls: Evenly distribute provolone cheese slices over the roast beef, then place the roll tops on each slider. Gently press down to secure them together for consistent heating.
- Make the Sauce: Melt salted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in dijon mustard, barbecue sauce, poppy seeds, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the sauce to a boil for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Coat the Sliders: Pour the warm buttery sauce evenly over the assembled sliders. Optionally, use a pastry brush to spread poppy seeds on the tops for extra flavor and visual appeal.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap steam and heat. Bake for 20 minutes to warm through and melt cheese.
- Finish Baking: Remove foil and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until the tops are lightly browned and cheese is fully melted. Remove from oven and serve warm.
Notes
- Folding the roast beef slices helps fit them nicely on the rolls and makes slider separation easier.
- Using King’s Hawaiian rolls gives these sliders a sweet contrast to the savory beef and sauce.
- The buttery sauce with poppy seeds and Worcestershire adds a distinctive tang and richness.
- Covering the sliders tightly while baking helps melt cheese evenly and keeps rolls soft.
- Be careful not to overbake to avoid drying out the rolls or beef.
