Roast Beef Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls are loaded with tender roast beef, melted provolone cheese, and a creamy horseradish sauce, all tucked inside sweet Hawaiian rolls and brushed with a buttery Dijon topping. They're easy to make, ready in about 30 minutes, and perfect for game day, potlucks, field meals, or a quick family dinner.
In my humble opinion, slider recipes are always a good idea. They're easy to transport, easy to serve, and somehow disappear faster than regular sandwiches every single time around here.
The combination of savory roast beef, melty cheese, sweet rolls, and tangy horseradish sauce makes these one of my favorite slider recipes for feeding a crowd.
Pick This Recipe If
- You need an easy meal that feeds a crowd.
- You're looking for a game day or party sandwich recipe.
- You have leftover roast beef to use up.
- You want a recipe you can assemble ahead of time.
- You love roast beef with horseradish sauce.
Why You'll Love These Roast Beef Sliders
- Quick and easy: These sliders come together in about 10 minutes and bake in less than 15.
- Perfect for feeding a crowd: One package of Hawaiian rolls makes 12 sliders, making this a great option for parties, harvest meals, and family gatherings.
- Make-ahead friendly: Assemble them ahead of time and bake when you're ready.
- Family friendly: The sweet rolls and melted cheese make these appealing even to picky eaters.
Looking for more easy slider recipes? Try my Ham and Cheese Sliders, Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders, or BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders.
Ingredients You'll Need
For the Sliders:
- King's Hawaiian Rolls (or similar sweet rolls)
- Roast beef - grab some from the deli or use leftover roast beef
- Provolone cheese - cheddar cheese or Swiss cheese work, too!
For the Butter Topping
- Unsalted butter
- Dijon mustard
- Worcestershire sauce
- Onion powder
- Poppy seeds
For the Horseradish Sauce
- Mayonnaise
- Prepared horseradish
- Lemon juice
- Garlic powder
How to Make Roast Beef Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
Before you get started, make the horseradish mayo. That allows the flavors to start blending.
- Make the horseradish sauce. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, prepared horseradish, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Refrigerate while assembling the sliders.
- Prepare the rolls. Without separating the rolls, slice the entire package in half horizontally. Place the bottom half in a 9x13 baking dish or on a rimmed baking sheet.
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- Assemble the sliders. Spread a thin layer of horseradish sauce on the bottom half of the rolls.
Layer the roast beef evenly over the rolls and top with provolone cheese slices. Place the tops of the rolls back on.
- Make the buttery topping. Whisk together melted butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and onion powder.
Pour evenly over the tops of the rolls and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
Cover loosely with foil.
- Bake. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tops are lightly golden.
Slice into individual sliders and serve warm with extra horseradish sauce for dipping if desired.
- Step 5: Serve. Slice into individual sliders using a serrated knife. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Looking for more easy crowd-pleasing sandwiches? Try these slider recipes.
What to Serve with Roast Beef Sliders
These sliders pair well with:
- Potato chips
- Creamy potato salad or coleslaw
- Air fryer sweet potato wedges
- Fresh vegetables and dip
Variations
- Use leftover roast beef: Thinly sliced leftover roast beef works beautifully in this recipe.
- Change up the cheese: Swiss, cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack all work well.
- Make them spicy! Add sliced banana peppers or a few dashes of hot sauce to the horseradish spread.
Make-Ahead & Storage Tips
Assemble the sliders up to 24 hours ahead of time and refrigerate.
When ready to bake, remove from the refrigerator while the oven preheats and add a few extra minutes to the baking time if needed.
Storage
Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a 325 degree oven until warmed through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. Thinly sliced leftover roast beef works great and adds even more flavor.
Provolone is my favorite, but Swiss, cheddar, mozzarella, and pepper jack are all excellent choices.
Sure can! Assemble the sliders, wrap tightly, and freeze before baking. Bake from frozen, adding additional baking time as needed.
Yes. Assemble them up to a day ahead and refrigerate until you're ready to bake.
One package of Hawaiian rolls makes 12 individual sliders.
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Recipe
Roast Beef Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
Ingredients
Method
- Make the horseradish mayo. In a small bowl, combine the ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 Tablespoon prepared horseradish, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder. Stir to blend and set aside.
- Prepare the rolls. Cut 1 package King's Hawaiian Rolls in half horizontally (do not slice into individual rolls). Place the bottom portion of the buns on a foil covered baking sheet.
- Spread a thin layer of the mayo sauce on the bottom half on the rolls.
- Layer 1 pound deli sliced roast beefand 8 slices provolone cheese slices on the bottom half of the rolls. Replace the top of the rolls.
- Prepare the topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard, ¼ cup unsalted butter, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Pour the sauce over the rolls, just covering the tops. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons poppy seeds. Cover with foil.
- Heat the oven to 350° (there's a reason I don't preheat the oven. This gives the topping to have time to soak in.) When the oven is heated, bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove foil and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the tops are slightly golden brown.
- Slice into individual sliders using a serrated knife.
Laurie says
Can this be prepared ahead of time ?
Deanne Frieders says
Yes, prepare and refrigerate. You may need to add a little more cook time to get it heated all the way through.
Wendy says
Our go to sliders for dinner. My family loves them. Fun and tasty.
Deanne Frieders says
Sliders for the win!!
Donna says
I made the Hawaiian rolls roast beef sliders! They were delish! Great recipe!
Deanne Frieders says
So glad you loved them too!