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close up of stacked roast beef sliders on a large board with bowls of creamy dips

Roast Beef Sliders

Roast beef sliders are one of the best make ahead party foods you can make. Soft, buttery slider buns are layered with thinly sliced roast beef, melted cheese, and a savory sauce, then baked until warm, gooey, and irresistibly golden. You can enjoy those for weeknight dinner, game daysm holidays, gatherings, potlucks and more!
Course Main Course, Party Food, sandwich, Side Dish, sliders, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword roast beef, roast beef recipes, roast beef sliders, slider recipe, slider recipes, sliders
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Servings 12 sliders
Calories 167 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

Bread

  • 1 Hawaiian Rolls bread

Sauce

  • 1 cup Sour cream or mayo
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning

Filling

  • 12 Provolone cheese slices
  • 12 roast beef slices

Butter Mixture

  • 3 Tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder add in garlic powder, oregano and everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

  2. Slice the connected slider rolls horizontally, keeping the tops and bottoms intact. Place the bottom half in a buttered baking dish or baking sheet.
  3. Spread Truffle Aioli, Dijon mustard or horseradish sauce over the bread if desired.
    A hand Spreading the sauce over the bottom and tops of the slider bread
  4. Start layering the sliced cheese over the bottom of the buns.
    The cheese is spread over the bottom of the slider bread
  5. Layer sliced roast beef evenly over the buns and add cheese slices to fully cover the meat.
    the roast beef slices layered on top of the cheese
  6. Place the top half of the rolls over the filling.
    Tops of the slider bread added over the filling
  7. Mix melted butter with Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, onion powder, and poppy seeds in a small bowl.
    the melted butter mixture to brush the tops of the sliders before baking
  8. Brush the butter sauce mixture generously over the tops of the rolls.
    tops of the bread brushed with the melted butter mixture before baking and ready to cover with foil
  9. Cover loosely with foil and bake until the cheese melts and the sandwiches are heated through.
  10. Remove the foil and bake briefly until the tops are golden.
    out of the oven sliders, crispy, cheesy and perfectly seasoned
  11. Pull apart or slice using a serrated knife the individual rolls or sliders and serve warm. Layers of roast beef, melty cheese between sweet Hawaiian rolls for an easy weeknight dinner.
    A large board with roast beef sliders with a variety of bowls of dips, some mini broccoli, mini peppers, mini carrots and a variety of veggies

Recipe Notes

Expert Pro Tips For Roast Beef Sliders

  1. Use quality roast beef because this is the hero and the main flavor of the sliders. You can also fold the roast beef loosely instead of laying it flat for a fuller texture.
  2. Use enough cheese at the bottom and top to cover the meat completely for maximum melt and moisture retention.
  3. Cover with aluminum foil during the first part of baking to prevent the buns from over browning.
  4. Let the sliders rest for 3–5 minutes before cutting so the cheese sets slightly.
  5. Brush the tops thoroughly so every roll absorbs the seasoned butter.
  6. Assemble several hours ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake.
  7. Serve with warm au jus if you're looking for a restaurant quality experience.

Why Covering with Foil Matters

The foil traps steam, allowing the roast beef to warm gently and the cheese to melt completely before the tops brown. This prevents the buns from becoming too dark before the center is hot.

Why Uncovering at the End Improves Texture

Removing the foil during the final minutes lets excess moisture evaporate and gives the tops a beautifully golden, lightly crisp finish.

Roast Beef Slider Variations

  • French dip roast beef sliders: Served with warm au jus for dipping and extra richness.
  • Roast beef sliders with caramelized onions : Adds sweet, jammy onion depth.
  • Cheesy roast beef sliders: Uses extra cheese for maximum melt and indulgence.
  • Make-ahead roast beef sliders: Assembled in advance and baked when needed.
  • Roast beef sliders with Mushroom and Swiss cheese:  A nuttier, more classic deli style flavor.
  • Spicy roast beef sliders:  Includes pepper jack  cheese and hot horseradish for added heat.

Serving Suggestions

How to Fix Dry Sliders

Use more cheese, avoid over baking, and keep the sliders covered for most of the baking time.

Why are The Bottom Buns Soggy

Too much sauce was used or the sliders sat too long before baking.

What If Tops Browned Too Quickly

Keep the dish covered with foil longer.

Why Did The Cheese Not Melt Fully

The sliders were not baked long enough or the oven temperature was too low.

How To Make Filling Not Slide Out

Allow the sliders to rest before cutting.

Why Did Roast Beef Became Tough

The sliders were over baked or baked uncovered for too long.

Storage and Reheating

  • Refrigeration: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days int he fridge.
  • Reheating: Warm covered in a 325°F (165°C) oven until heated through. Avoid overheating to keep the roast beef tender. Do not microwave as the texture of the bread becomes different.
  • Freezing: Assembled unbaked sliders can be frozen and baked directly from frozen with additional baking time.
  • Make Ahead Tip: Assemble up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.

What cheese goes best with roast beef sliders?

Provolone cheese is the most popular choice, though Swiss and cheddar also work well.

Can I make roast beef sliders ahead of time?

Yes. Assemble them several hours or up to one day in advance and refrigerate until baking.

What kind of rolls are best?

King's Hawaiian are the most popular because their slight sweetness balances the savory filling.

How do I keep roast beef sliders from getting soggy?

Use sauces sparingly, layer cheese as a barrier, and bake soon after assembling.

How long do roast beef sliders take to bake?

Most batches bake in about 15–20 minutes, with a few additional minutes uncovered for browning.

Can I freeze roast beef sliders?

Yes. They freeze well either before or after baking.

How to Make This Hawaiian Roll Roast Beef Sliders For a Game Day Party?

  1. After Baking and separating the roast beef sliders recipe, arrange them on a board.
  2. Add a bowls with a variety of dips like Truffle Aioli, Taco Sauce, Garlic Parmesan Sauce, Harissa Aioli, Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe, Chimichurri Recipe and your favorites.
  3. Arrange a variety of cut up veggies like mini carrots, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, celery and broccoli.
  4. Serve this party platter and let everyone dip some sliders, veggies in a variety of sauces and dips. SO PERFECT!
Nutrition Facts
Roast Beef Sliders
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 48mg16%
Sodium 599mg26%
Potassium 142mg4%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 0.3g1%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 382IU8%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 253mg25%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.