These Beef and Cheddar Sliders tastes just like Arby’s but in mini, slider form. It’s an easy homemade version for when that fast food craving hits but you’d rather stay in.
My family asks for fast food more times than I can count. Instead of always grabbing takeout, I love having “fast food night” at home and recreating copycat recipes. I’ve made everything from a Taco Bell Quesarito to a KFC Famous Bowl, and they’ve all become family favorites that get requested again and again. But this famous roast beef sandwich has been the most-loved so far.
I’ve even mastered the Arby’s sauce that pairs perfectly with it. The combination of tender roast beef, creamy cheddar and tangy Arby’s sauce is worth every bite. To complete the full fast food experience, I like to serve these with Arby’s curly fries from the frozen section of the grocery store.
If you love this copycat recipe, try my other fast food favorites like White Castle Sliders and Wendy’s Frosty recipe.
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Beef and Cheddar Ingredients
- Roast beef slices: thinly sliced from the deli counter for best flavor and texture, but packaged lunchmeat works too.
- Nacho cheese sauce: use any brand of cheese sauce you love
- Hawaiian slider rolls: name brand or store brand both work great
- Arby’s sauce: available at most grocery stores or you can make your own at home.
- Will also need: poppy seeds, dried onions, butter (salted or unsalted)
How to Make Beef & Cheddar Sandwiches
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Slice Hawaiian rolls in half lengthwise and place the bottom half into a greased 9X13 baking dish.
3. Spread the cheese sauce evenly on the bottom half of the rolls.
4. Layer the roast beef on top, then drizzle with Arby’s sauce.
5. Place top half of the rolls over the beef.
6. Melt butter in a microwave safe bowl, then stir in the poppy seeds and dried onions.
7.Brush the butter mixture generously over the tops of the sliders.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until warmth through and lightly golden.
9. Serve warm with seasoned curly fries and extra Arby’s sauce for dipping.
Helpful Tips
- Use thinly sliced deli roast beef for the most authentic texture.
- Warm the meat low and slow so it doesn’t dry out.
- Toasting the buns adds extra flavor and helps keep them from getting soggy.
- Make extra Arby’s sauce for dipping.
Storing Leftovers
Store roast beef and cheddar separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in microwave until desired temperature and assemble fresh sandwiches when ready to eat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Brioche buns or regular hamburger buns work well, but onion rolls give the closest flavor to the original.
You can prep the sauces ahead of time but it’s best to assemble the sandwiches right before serving.
Recipe
Beef and Cheddar Sliders
Ingredients
- 1 lb. thin roast beef slices
- 1 cup nacho cheese sauce
- 12 pack Hawaiian slider rolls
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
- 1 tsp dried onions
- 2 tbsp butter
- Arby’s sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Slice Hawaiian rolls in half lengthwise and place the bottom half into a greased 9X13 baking dish.
- Spread the cheese sauce evenly on the bottom half of the rolls.
- Layer the roast beef on top, then drizzle with Arby’s sauce.
- Place top half of the rolls over the beef.
- Melt butter in a microwave safe bowl, then stir in the poppy seeds and dried onions.
- Brush the butter mixture generously over the tops of the sliders.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until warmth through and lightly golden.
- Serve warm with seasoned curly fries and extra Arby’s sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use thinly sliced deli roast beef for the most authentic texture.
- Warm the meat low and slow so it doesn’t dry out.
- Toasting the buns adds extra flavor and helps keep them from getting soggy.
- Make extra Arby’s sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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