Easy Roast Beef Sliders with Provolone
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These easy Roast Beef Sliders are loaded with thinly sliced roast beef and melty provolone cheese, then topped with a savory butter mixture and Everything Bagel seasoning.
They’re warm, cheesy, buttery, and so easy to make!
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Easy Roast Beef Sliders Recipe for Dinner, Game Day, or Parties
I especially like recipes like this when you need something that can do double duty. Serve the sliders with a few easy sides for dinner, or set out the whole pan for game day, a party, or a casual get-together.
Best of all, there’s no complicated prep. Start with deli roast beef, sliced provolone, and slider buns, assemble everything in the pan, brush on the seasoned butter, and bake until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.
Since the whole batch bakes together, they’re also an easy option when you’re feeding several people.
Why Make These Roast Beef Sliders?
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Quick and easy – You can have a hot pan of sliders ready in about 30 minutes.
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Easy-to-find ingredients – Deli roast beef, sliced provolone, and slider buns keep prep simple.
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Great for feeding a group – Make the whole batch at once instead of assembling sandwiches one at a time.
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Perfect for more than game day – Serve them for dinner, parties, potlucks, or a casual lunch.
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Extra flavor on top – Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion, and Everything Bagel seasoning turn plain melted butter into a savory topping.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Here’s what you’ll need to make the sliders. You can find the exact amounts in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Slider buns: Soft slider buns or small dinner rolls both work well. If they’re attached, you can slice through the whole group horizontally. Hawaiian rolls also work if you prefer a slightly sweeter slider.
- Deli roast beef: Thinly sliced roast beef heats quickly, layers evenly, and is easier to bite through than thick pieces of beef.
- Provolone cheese: You’ll need 14 to 16 slices, divided. The bottom layer creates a barrier between the juicy roast beef and the buns, which helps keep the bottoms from getting soggy. The top layer adds more melty cheese throughout the sliders. Swiss, Havarti, mozzarella, or white cheddar are also good options.
- Butter: You’ll use a small amount to grease the baking dish and more for the seasoned topping.
- Worcestershire sauce: A small amount adds a deeper savory flavor that pairs especially well with roast beef.
- Everything Bagel seasoning: This adds sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and plenty of flavor to the tops of the rolls.
- Garlic and onion powder: A little extra garlic and onion helps season the melted butter all the way through.
- Sesame seeds: These are optional since the Everything Bagel seasoning already contains some, but an extra sprinkle adds a little more texture and looks great on top.
Good to Know: Why Do Sliders Get Soggy?
Bread acts a little like a sponge. If too much melted butter or another wet ingredient collects underneath the sliders, the bottoms can absorb that liquid while they bake.
A bottom layer of provolone helps create a barrier between the roast beef and the buns. Grease the pan lightly, then keep most of the seasoned butter on top of the rolls. You’ll still get soft, buttery sliders without leaving the bottoms heavy or soggy.
How to Make Roast Beef Sliders
1 Prepare the pan and buns: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon softened butter. Slice 8 slider buns horizontally and arrange the bottom halves in the pan.
2 Layer the cheese and roast beef: Arrange 8 slices of provolone over the bottom buns. Divide the roast beef evenly over the cheese, then top with the remaining 6 to 8 slices of provolone. Don’t worry if the top cheese doesn’t fully cover every slider before baking. Once it melts, it spreads out nicely over the roast beef.
3 Add the tops and make the seasoned butter: Place the tops of the buns over the filling. Melt the butter in a small bowl. Whisk in the Worcestershire sauce, Everything Bagel seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Brush the mixture generously over the tops of the rolls and sprinkle with extra sesame seeds, if desired.
4 Bake the sliders: Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown. If the rolls are browning too quickly, loosely tent the pan with foil while the centers finish heating.
5 Rest and serve: Let the sliders rest for 3 to 5 minutes before cutting. This gives the melted cheese a chance to settle a little, so the filling is less likely to slide out when you serve them.
💡 Pro Tip:
Give the butter mixture another quick stir while you’re brushing it onto the buns. The Worcestershire and dry seasonings can settle at the bottom of the bowl, so stirring as you go helps every slider get an even coating.
Recipe Tips
- Use thinly sliced roast beef. It heats quickly and is easier to bite through than thick slices.
- Use a serrated knife. A bread knife cuts through soft slider buns without squashing or tearing them.
- Start with a bottom cheese layer. The first layer of provolone helps protect the buns from the juices in the roast beef.
- Don’t worry if the top cheese doesn’t cover every slider. Once it melts, it spreads out nicely over the roast beef.
- Brush, don’t pour. A pastry brush gives you more control over the butter and helps keep excess liquid from running underneath the rolls.
- Watch the tops near the end. Different types of slider buns brown at different rates. Loosely cover the pan with foil if yours are getting dark before the cheese is fully melted.
- Give them a few minutes to rest. Three to five minutes helps the cheese settle, making the sliders easier to cut and serve.
Roast Beef Slider Variations
The basic recipe is simple, but there are plenty of easy ways to change it up.
- Change the cheese: Try Swiss, Havarti, mozzarella, or white cheddar.
- Add onions: Sautéed or caramelized onions are especially good with roast beef.
- Add mushrooms: Sautéed mushrooms make another easy addition.
- Serve horseradish on the side: This lets anyone who wants a little extra kick add it to their own slider.
- Use leftover roast beef: Thinly sliced leftover roast beef can be used in place of deli meat.
- Skip the extra sesame seeds: They’re completely optional since the Everything Bagel seasoning already contains sesame seeds.
What to Serve With Roast Beef Sliders
If I’m serving these for dinner, I like to keep the sides simple. French fries, potato wedges, chips, potato salad, a green salad, roasted vegetables, or fresh fruit are all easy choices.
For game day or a party, add chips, dips (like this easy corn dip or cheesy bean dip), veggies, and other easy finger foods. My Zesty Parmesan Ranch Baked Potato Wedges, microwave corn on the cob, Easy Baked Beans Recipe, or Apple and Walnut Salad are also great sides.
Storage Suggestions
Store leftover roast beef sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To freeze: Let the baked sliders cool completely, then wrap them tightly or place them in an airtight freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
For the best texture, reheat the sliders in a 350°F oven until warmed through. You can also use an air fryer for a few minutes if you want the tops a little crisper. The microwave works in a pinch, but the buns will be softer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of roast beef is best for sliders?
Thinly sliced deli roast beef works best. It heats quickly and is much easier to bite through than thick slices of beef.
What cheese is best with roast beef?
Provolone is my first choice because it melts well and has a mild flavor that pairs nicely with roast beef. Swiss, Havarti, mozzarella, and white cheddar are also good options.
Can I make roast beef sliders ahead of time?
Yes. Assemble the buns, bottom cheese layer, roast beef, and top cheese a few hours ahead, cover the baking dish, and refrigerate. Wait to brush on the seasoned butter until just before baking so the tops don’t soak it up while they sit. Sliders going straight from the refrigerator may need a few extra minutes in the oven.
Can I make roast beef sliders with Hawaiian rolls?
Yes. Hawaiian rolls work well and give the sliders a slightly sweeter flavor. If you want roast beef sliders on Hawaiian rolls, use the same method and amounts. Regular slider buns or soft dinner rolls are a good choice if you prefer a more savory sandwich.
How do you keep the bottoms of sliders from getting soggy?
Start with a layer of provolone on the bottom buns. That first cheese layer acts as a barrier between the bread and the juicy roast beef. Also, brush the seasoned butter over the tops instead of pouring it into the baking dish. If too much liquid collects underneath the bread, the bottoms can absorb it as they bake and become greasy or soggy.
Can I make roast beef sliders with au jus?
Yes. For a more French-dip-style slider, serve warm au jus on the side for dipping.
For a quick homemade au jus, combine 1 cup beef broth, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes. Taste and add a little black pepper if needed. Serve the au jus warm in small bowls or ramekins alongside the sliders.
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Roast Beef Sliders
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: main dish
- Method: oven
Description
These easy Roast Beef Sliders are layered with thinly sliced deli roast beef and melty provolone, then brushed with a savory Everything Bagel butter topping. They’re ready in about 30 minutes and make an easy dinner, game day snack, or party appetizer.
Ingredients
Sliders
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 8 slider buns
- 1 1/2 pounds thinly sliced deli roast beef
- 14 to 16 slices provolone cheese, divided
Seasoned Butter Topping
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Everything Bagel seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 to 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, optional
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon softened butter.
- Slice the slider buns in half horizontally and arrange the bottom halves in the baking dish.
- Place 8 slices of provolone over the bottom buns.
- Divide the roast beef evenly over the cheese.
- Top the roast beef with the remaining 6 to 8 slices of provolone, then add the tops of the buns.
- Melt the butter in a small bowl. Whisk in the Worcestershire sauce, Everything Bagel seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Brush the butter mixture generously over the tops of the buns. Sprinkle with additional sesame seeds, if desired.
- Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown. If the buns begin browning too quickly, loosely tent the baking dish with foil.
- Let the sliders rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
See the full post above for recipe tips, substitutions, make-ahead instructions, storage, and variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 540
- Fat: 34
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Protein: 33
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