Description
Mouthwatering roast beef cheddar sliders bring classic comfort to your dinner table. Sharp cheddar and tender beef create a perfect handheld meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) shaved rare roast beef
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) beef broth
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter
- 2 tablespoons (15 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1.5 cups (170 grams) shredded sharp white cheddar
Assembly:
- 12 slider rolls
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) melted butter
- 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 grams) everything bagel seasoning
- Arby’s sauce
Instructions
- Allow beef to rest at room temperature, whisking together beef broth and Worcestershire sauce for enhanced flavor depth.
- Craft a velvety cheese sauce by creating a roux with butter and flour, gradually incorporating hot milk and whisking until thickened and smooth.
- Rapidly heat broth mixture to boiling point, then swiftly submerge beef and immediately strain to preserve optimal tenderness.
- Construct layered sliders by spreading Arby’s sauce on roll bottoms, carefully arranging beef slices, and generously drizzling prepared cheese sauce.
- Position slider tops and delicately brush with seasoned butter mixture, ensuring even coating.
- Cover slider tray and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes, then uncover and continue baking for additional 10 minutes to develop golden edges.
- Finish by placing under broiler briefly to achieve crispy, caramelized top, then brush with remaining butter for glistening presentation.
Notes
- Let meat rest at room temperature for even cooking and maximum tenderness.
- Create a foolproof roux by whisking butter and flour constantly to prevent lumps in cheese sauce.
- Pat beef dry before heating to ensure perfect moisture retention and prevent steaming.
- Use Hawaiian rolls for extra sweetness and soft texture that complements savory beef.
- Brush slider tops with garlic butter for enhanced flavor and golden-brown appearance.
- Prep sliders ahead and refrigerate before baking for convenient make-ahead meal option.
- Replace beef with pulled chicken or jackfruit for alternative protein choices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg