Description

These delicious Roast Beef Sliders feature tender deli roast beef layered with provolone cheese on sweet King’s Hawaiian rolls, baked to melty, warm perfection with a buttery poppy seed glaze. Perfect for parties or casual get-togethers, this easy-to-make recipe combines savory roast beef with a tangy Dijon-mustard and barbecue butter sauce to create irresistible sliders that are sure to please any crowd.

Ingredients

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Sliders

18 King’s Hawaiian brand sweet rolls (from two 12-count packages)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 to 1¼ pounds deli sliced roast beef (no more than ⅛ inch thick)
10 slices non-smoked provolone cheese (approximately ⅛ inch thick)

Sauce

½ cup salted butter
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1½ tablespoons bottled barbecue sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s Original recommended)
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the sliders.
Prepare Rolls: Slice the King’s Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally to separate the tops from the bottoms. Place all the bottom halves into a 9×13-inch baking pan, arranging them closely together so they touch. Set the tops aside.
Spread Mayonnaise: Evenly spread a thin layer of mayonnaise onto each bottom roll in the baking dish for added moisture and flavor.
Add Roast Beef: Layer 1 to 2 slices of deli roast beef on each bottom roll. Fold slices as needed to fit neatly onto the rolls. This layering helps keep the sliders easy to separate after baking.
Add Cheese and Top Rolls: Place slices of provolone cheese evenly on top of the roast beef, then cover with the roll tops. Gently press down to secure the sliders so they heat evenly in the oven.
Make Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the salted butter. Stir in Dijon mustard, barbecue sauce, poppy seeds, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce comes to a boil and is well combined, then remove from heat.
Brush Sauce Over Sliders: Pour or brush the warm butter mixture evenly over the top of the rolled sliders, coating the tops thoroughly. This adds flavor and creates a delicious glaze.
Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to retain moisture and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Finish Baking: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned and the cheese has melted perfectly.

Notes

You can use a pastry brush to distribute the poppy seed butter sauce evenly on the tops for better flavor coverage.
If you prefer, substitute the roast beef with another deli meat like turkey or ham for variation.
Use fresh provolone cheese slices or any mild cheese that melts well for best results.
For crispier tops, broil the sliders for 1-2 minutes after baking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
These sliders are best served warm but can be prepared ahead and reheated.