Description
Classic roast beef & cheddar sliders deliver savory comfort perfect for game day gatherings. Hearty mini sandwiches combine tender meat, melted cheese, and zesty seasonings that will satisfy hungry guests at any casual event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) shaved rare roast beef
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- 12 slider rolls
- 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth or stock
- 3 tbsps Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsps butter for cheese sauce
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 0.25 tsp kosher salt
- 0.25 tsp white pepper
- 0.25 tsp dry mustard
- A few grinds of nutmeg
- Arby’s Sauce copycat or bottled
- 2 tbsps melted butter for brushing
- 1 to 2 tbsps everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Preparation: Remove roast beef from refrigerator and allow to reach room temperature while preparing other components.
- Stock Infusion: Gently heat beef stock with Worcestershire sauce in a medium saucepan, avoiding boiling to preserve delicate flavors.
- Cheese Sauce Creation: Create a velvety roux by melting butter, whisking in flour until golden, then gradually incorporate hot milk. Season with salt, black pepper, mustard powder, and nutmeg before folding in shredded cheddar until smooth and glossy.
- Slider Assembly: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange slider roll bottoms in a 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading Arby’s Sauce evenly. Briefly submerge roast beef slices in simmering stock, draining carefully to maintain moisture.
- Layering: Distribute roast beef slices across roll bottoms, generously pour warm cheese sauce to ensure complete coverage. Position roll tops back onto assembled sliders.
- Finishing Touches: Brush slider tops with melted butter, sprinkle everything bagel seasoning for extra crunch. Cover with parchment paper and aluminum foil, bake for 15 minutes.
- Final Baking: Uncover and continue baking for 10 minutes until edges turn golden. Broil for 1-2 minutes to create a caramelized top, then brush with remaining melted butter.
- Serving: Plate immediately, accompanying with extra Arby’s Sauce and cheese sauce for dipping, ensuring a rich, indulgent experience.
Notes
- Sauce Temperature Control: Gently heat beef stock and roux without boiling to prevent separation and maintain smooth, silky texture.
- Meat Moisture Trick: Briefly submerge roast beef in warm stock to enhance tenderness without oversaturating the meat.
- Cheese Sauce Perfection: Whisk continuously while adding milk and melting cheese to prevent lumps and achieve glossy, velvety consistency.
- Crispy Top Technique: Use everything bagel seasoning and quick broil to create golden, crunchy slider surface with maximum flavor impact.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg