Roast Beef Sliders with gooey Swiss cheese, tender roast beef, and the best butter topping are perfect comfort food the whole family will love!
A while back, these French Dip Sliders went viral on Pinterest, and have been pinned over a million times. These Roast Beef Sliders are like them and are sure to be a big hit too!
Roast Beef Sliders: Arby’s Copycat!
During the first trimester of my pregnancy with my youngest, my appetite was very selective. Funny enough, Arby’s sandwiches and sliders (along with turkey sandwiches and this pasta salad) were among the few foods I found I could stomach.
Luckily we lived right next to an Arby’s, which became my go-to for dinner, lunch, snacks, and I’ll confess, occasionally even breakfast, for a few weeks.
So, believe me when I say I am very familiar with Arby’s sliders! This recipe is a throw-back to those very sandwiches that kept me going — we’ve got Arby’s horsey sauce along with melted Swiss cheese, and plenty of roast beef. These sliders are then coated in a savory herbed-butter mixture which makes them absolutely incredible.
Roast Beef Sliders Ingredients
Sliders:
- Hawaiian rolls: Grab soft, fresh rolls for the best texture. The sweet rolls are a nice contrast to the savory filling and topping. You could always make your own rolls if you’re wanting a project!
- Mayo: Use a good brand of mayo for the best creaminess. Best Foods® is my favorite and I recommend using full-fat.
- Horsey Sauce: The horsey sauce adds a unique, tangy flavor. Grab Arby’s horsey sauce from your local Arby’s or grocery store. If you can’t find it, don’t worry, these sliders are still tasty without it.
- Deli roast beef: Choose deli roast beef that’s sliced thin. The rarer, the better so it will stay tender and keep it’s moisture even after baking.
- Swiss cheese: Look for thinly sliced cheese that melts well for the best creaminess.
Topping
- Butter: This is the base for the herbed-butter topping. Melt in the microwave then set it aside to cool down a bit before adding in the other ingredients.
- Dried Minced Onion: Adds a nice onion flavor to the butter topping. If you don’t love onions, replace with dried minced garlic.
- Dijon Mustard: Adds a tangy flavor and helps thicken the butter topping.
- Worcestershire Sauce: A small amount adds a rich flavor. Look for versions with less sodium if you’re watching salt intake.
- Poppy Seeds: Offers a sweet slight crunch. (Use leftovers in my favorite Poppy Seed Dressing).
- Garlic Powder: This adds a subtle garlic flavor throughout.
How To Make Roast Beef Sliders
- Start with Oven and Pan: Turn on the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Slice the Rolls: Cut the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, making sure to keep the individual rolls connected. (So you could open the “slabs” of rolls like a book!)
- Make Sauce: Mix mayo and horsey sauce in a bowl.
- Layer the Bottom: Spread the sauce on the cut sides of the bread. Put the bottom half in the dish. Layer with Swiss cheese, then roast beef, and another cheese layer.
- First Baking: Cook this bottom part in the oven for 10 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Mix Butter Sauce: While that bakes, stir together the ingredients for the butter sauce until smooth. Mix well to combine everything.
- Finish: Add the top half of the bread. Spread the butter sauce all over the top and sides. Bake again and enjoy!
What To Serve With Roast Beef Sliders
- Salad: A simple Italian salad or some tangy coleslaw for some crunch.
- Potatoes: Try French fries, potato salad, or roasted potatoes for a filling side.
- Veggies: Roasted veggies like carrots or Brussels sprouts to add some color on the side.
- Pasta Salad: This Italian-dressed cold pasta salad is the perfect tangy side!
Storage
Leftovers?
- Cool completely: Let sliders cool to room temperature.
- Wrap tightly: Use plastic wrap or foil.
- Refrigerate: Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Warm in the oven, air fryer, or microwave before serving.
More Slider Recipes You’ll Love:
- Turkey Sliders with deli turkey and melty cheese
- Italian Sliders dipped in marinara sauce
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders with an herb butter topping
- Cheeseburger Sliders with the best cheeseburger sauce
- Cuban Sliders with pork and pickles
Easy Roast Beef Sliders Recipe
Roast Beef Sliders with gooey Swiss cheese, tender roast beef, and the best butter topping are perfect comfort food the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Sliders
- 12-count package Hawaiian Rolls (Note 1)
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 2 tablespoons horsey sauce, optional (Note 2)
- 3/4 up to 1 lb deli roast beef (ask for rare from deli--Note 3)
- 12 slices swiss cheese
Topping
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (but not hot)
- 1-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 1 tablespoon each: dijon mustard & Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon poppyseeds
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper (1/4 tsp each)
Instructions
- PREP: Generously grease a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice the slab of rolls in half horizontally, keeping individual rolls intact.
- SAUCE: Whisk mayo and horey sauce together. Spread mixture evenly across the inside surfaces of both the base and the top of the rolls.
- ASSEMBLE: Place the base slab in the pan and top with 6 slices of cheese. Add roast beef on top then add the remaining 6 slices of cheese on top of the meat.
- BAKE: Bake WITHOUT the top for 10 minutes, to let the cheese melt. Meanwhile, combine all “butter” ingredients and briskly whisk until smooth.
- ADD BUTTER: Remove pan from oven and add the top slab of rolls. Pour the butter all over, brushing generously on top and on the sides of the rolls. Be sure to cover all the bread (except the bottoms). (It's fine if you don't use it all or some of the butter pools at the bottom -- it will make the base crispy!)
- BAKE AGAIN: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 5-10 minutes or until golden brown on top and cheese is melty.
- ENJOY: Cut and serve while hot. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Note 1: Rolls: Keep the rolls intact and slice them in half horizontally so they open like a book.
Note 2: The horsey sauce adds a unique, tangy flavor. Grab Arby's horsey sauce from your local Arby's or grocery store. If you can't find it, don't worry, these sliders are still tasty without it!
Note 3: For the juiciest sliders, ask for the rarest roast beef from the deli counter to ensure it stays tender and doesn't overcook during baking. For less meaty sliders, use 3/4 pound of roast beef; for meatier sliders, use 1 pound.
Note 2: The horsey sauce adds a unique, tangy flavor. Grab Arby's horsey sauce from your local Arby's or grocery store. If you can't find it, don't worry, these sliders are still tasty without it!
Note 3: For the juiciest sliders, ask for the rarest roast beef from the deli counter to ensure it stays tender and doesn't overcook during baking. For less meaty sliders, use 3/4 pound of roast beef; for meatier sliders, use 1 pound.Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.3g | Protein: 17.9g | Fat: 23.4g | Cholesterol: 63.2mg | Sodium: 432.7mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3.4g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Second time making these at the request of the men in my house. Really easy but good. Did want to note that in step 3 it says to put the remaining cheese on top of the veggies though there are no veggies in this recipe. Guessing you were focusing on a couple recipes at once. 🙂
I am so thrilled to hear this! Thanks so much Kate! 🙂