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Roast Beef Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls Recipe

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These Roast Beef Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls are a delicious and easy appetizer or meal, featuring tender shredded roast beef and melted American cheese nestled inside sweet, buttery King’s Hawaiian rolls. Enhanced with a flavorful mayo-garlic spread and topped with a savory butter glaze infused with brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, and poppy seeds, these sliders are baked to golden perfection and garnished with parsley and parmesan cheese for an extra burst of flavor. Perfect for parties, game days, or casual family dinners.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Slider Assembly

  • 1 pkg 12 count King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
  • 2 cups shredded roast beef
  • 12 slices American cheese

Mayo Garlic Sauce

  • 3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or garlic paste)

Butter Glaze

  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds (or sesame seeds)

Garnish (Optional)

  • 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • 2 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350℉. Prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by spraying it with cooking spray or lining it with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Using parchment paper makes it easier to lift the sliders out after baking for slicing.
  2. Slice Rolls: Using a serrated knife, slice the King’s Hawaiian rolls horizontally in half so that you have one whole slab for the top and one for the bottom.
  3. Prepare Mayo Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and garlic powder until well combined. Spread this mixture generously over the bottom half of the sliced rolls to create a flavorful base layer.
  4. Assemble Sliders: Evenly layer the shredded roast beef over the mayo-coated bottom buns, then place a slice of American cheese on top of the beef. Carefully cover with the top half of the rolls.
  5. Make Butter Glaze: Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk in the brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and dijon mustard until smooth. Brush this butter mixture generously over the top of the rolls, then sprinkle with poppy seeds or sesame seeds as desired.
  6. Bake Covered: Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake the sliders in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cheese to melt.
  7. Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes uncovered to lightly brown the tops of the rolls and crisp the butter glaze.
  8. Rest and Slice: Let the sliders rest in the pan for a couple of minutes after baking to help keep the layers intact. Then transfer to a cutting board and slice into individual sandwiches using a sharp knife.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Optionally, sprinkle the sliders with parsley flakes and grated parmesan cheese to enhance flavor and presentation before serving.

Notes

  • Using parchment paper to line the baking dish makes transferring the sliders easier and prevents sticking.
  • For a slightly different flavor, sesame seeds can substitute for poppy seeds on top.
  • Covering the sliders during most of baking keeps them moist; removing the foil near the end adds a desirable golden crust.
  • You can melt the butter in a small saucepan if you prefer not to use a microwave.
  • Letting the sliders rest briefly after baking helps maintain the layers and prevents ingredients from sliding apart when cutting.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American