Description
These beef sliders are the ultimate crowd-pleasers, perfect for game nights and potlucks. Easy to assemble and packed with flavor, they are sure to be a hit at your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12-count package of Hawaiian sweet rolls, potato rolls, or classic dinner rolls
- Lean ground beef
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Slow-cooked shredded beef (from a chuck roast)
- BBQ sauce or savory gravy
- Sliced deli meats (roast beef, ham, turkey breast)
- Shredded chicken (or rotisserie chicken)
- Grilled chicken breast slices
- Ground chicken patties
- Plant-based ground 'meat' alternatives
- Hearty mushroom and black bean patty
- Provolone cheese
- Cheddar cheese
- Swiss cheese
- Pepper jack cheese
- American cheese
- Smoked gouda
- Havarti cheese
- Dairy-free cheese alternative
- BBQ sauce (sweet, smoky, or spicy)
- Honey mustard
- Creamy garlic aioli
- Marinara sauce
- Zesty pesto
- Ranch dressing
- Sriracha mayo
- Homemade relish
- Butter
- Garlic powder (for glaze)
- Onion flakes
- Dried parsley
- Poppy seeds
- Sesame seeds
- Pickles
- Caramelized onions
- Pickled jalapeños
- Crispy fried onions
- Thinly sliced bell peppers
- Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Once no longer pink, drain any excess fat and season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- If using pre-cooked shredded beef, deli meats, or rotisserie chicken, shred or slice them as needed and set aside. Warm or sauce them if necessary.
- Slice any onions, pickles, or peppers you plan to include. Caramelize onions ahead of time if desired.
- Carefully slice the entire slab of slider buns horizontally through the middle, keeping them connected.
- Place the bottom slab of buns into a 9×13-inch baking dish or onto a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Spread any sauce or spread evenly over the bottom buns.
- Evenly distribute the cooked ground beef, shredded beef, or deli meats over the bottom buns.
- Layer slices of cheese over the protein, using 6-8 slices for 12 sliders.
- Add any additional toppings like caramelized onions, jalapeños, or pickles.
- Carefully place the top slab of buns over all the fillings.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt about 1/2 cup of unsalted butter. Stir in 1-2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce, a teaspoon of garlic powder, a teaspoon of dried parsley, and a pinch of salt.
- Using a pastry brush, generously brush the melted butter mixture over the tops and sides of the assembled slider buns.
- Cover the baking dish or sheet loosely with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the tops of the buns are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Let the sliders rest for a few minutes, then cut along the lines of the individual buns to separate them.
- Arrange the sliders on a platter and serve.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Prep ahead by cooking proteins and caramelizing onions a day or two in advance. Consider a slider bar for customization with various proteins, cheeses, and toppings.