These sandwiches have thinly sliced deli beef just like the restaurant quality but featured on slider buns piled high with roast beef, slathered in that red delightful signature sweet barbecue-style sauce, and dripping with loads of melted cheddar cheese on top.
I love making the smaller size sliders, they're perfect for any party or family gathering and I can't tell you how many times I heard wow these taste better than the Arby's Beef N Cheddar ones.
Seriously don't take my word for it, make them and see for yourself all the compliments you're going to get!
Perfect little cheesy bundles for game day events or any party gathering, picnics, or these are even a great appetizer besides the best copycat recipe you'll ever make!
The best part about these, they're super simple and they bake in the oven for 30 minutes for an all-in-one pan meal!
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Fun Food
I love all kinds of appetizer fun foods like this, especially when they are easy-to-make sandwiches.
The time these take to make is virtually a 30-minute semi-homemade meal!
I have also used my homemade recipes for an easy barbecue sauce if you want to try mine, it's here homemade barbecue sauce.
Sliders Buns
Sliders are a smaller version size hamburger bun.
These can be made in a larger bun size, I just prefer to use the smaller ones for one reason, these are very messy to eat!
If you make the regular-size bun remember to double the recipe ingredients.
The juices that are outstandingly delicious will ooze out so beware when taking that fabulous first bite!
Pans To Use
- The baking sheets should be deep enough to ensure none of the sauce overflows.
- You can also use a 13 x 9 casserole dish and it's ok they are crowded together.
- I recommend at least 1 inch deep and parchment paper-lined for easy cleanup and removal after these are cooked.
Ingredients on How to Make Arby's Copycat Beef and Cheddar Sliders
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- slider buns
- thinly sliced deli roast beef
- barbecue sauce
- granulated garlic powder
- slices sharp cheddar cheese
- butter
- brown sugar
- prepared mustard
- Worcestershire sauce
- poppy seeds or onion flakes (the original uses onion-topped buns)
Tools You Will Need:
- Medium-sized bowl
- Small saucepan
- Tongs
- Measuring spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Tips:
- Use any kind of slider buns regular or sweet ( you can also double the recipe using full-sized buns making eight instead of 12 sliders
- For authentic copycat beef and cheddar, Arby's flavor uses onion flakes
- Watch the time on baking not to over-crisp the tops of the rolls
- Use a sweet or hot barbecue sauce to your own taste
- Add more cheese if you're a big cheese fan
- Get your napkins ready for the delicious dripping sauce on your chin!
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My Suggestions That I Used For Arby's Copycat Beef and Cheddar Sliders
(here are the ingredients I prefer to use)
- the original Beef N Cheddar has an onion bun which I give that option, I am not a fan and always ordered mine with a seeded bun, we tried the poppy seeds and loved this version, and our new favorite
- for a more authentic taste, use the onion flakes in place of the poppy seeds
- add whatever kind of cheese you like, I love the heartier stronger sharp cheddar cheeses, even Havarti cheese is delicious on this sandwich but some folks love Velvetta and that's milder and melts great also
- the beef I usually get is thinly sliced Boars Head but if you want another kind, feel free to use your favorite sliced deli roast beef whatever you like
- some folks like the sweeter bread roll like Hawaiin Style, but I am not a big fan of those however do from time to time use brioche rolls
- I used a Pepperidge Farm sliders bun for our recipe in this post
Hope that helps, would love to hear your suggestions or adaptions in the comment box.
Enjoy this delicious copycat sandwich!
Arby's Copycat Beef and Cheddar Sliders
Yield: 12
Prep time: 10 MCook time: 28 MTotal time: 38 M
If you're an Arby's roast beef and cheddar lover, you will go crazy over these easy copycat sliders. They come together quickly using barbecue sauce and deli-sliced beef with a delicious buttery sweet sauce poured over the top and baked to perfection.
Ingredients:
- 12 slider buns (or use an onion-topped bun)
- 12 thinly sliced deli roast beef
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 12 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup butter ( 1 stick)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1-1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds or dried onion flakes
- Baking Sheet at least 1 inch deep
- Parchment Paper
Instructions:
How to cook Arby's Copycat Beef and Cheddar Sliders
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium-sized bowl add the barbecue sauce with beef and mixed together evenly on each piece ( I used tongs) Set aside.
- Place parchment paper on a baking sheet to fit all 12 buns.
- Open each bun.
- Lay a piece of cheddar cheese on the bottom of each bun.
- Next top each piece of cheese with the slice of the deli roast beef in barbecue sauce.
- Place the top of the bun on the beef.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter with brown sugar, mustard, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and poppy seeds ( or if you prefer the onion bun, add the onion flakes) stirring together.
- Bring this mixture to a boil and pour evenly over the sandwiches.
- Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until the tops are brown and the cheese is melted.
Calories
310
310
Fat (grams)
22
22
Sat. Fat (grams)
11
11
Carbs (grams)
26
26
Net carbs
10
10