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Beef Slider Recipes for a Crowd: Game Night & Potluck Winners Recipe

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These easy-to-make beef sliders are perfect for game nights, potlucks, or any crowd-pleasing event. Juicy seasoned ground beef, tender slow-cooked shredded beef, or savory deli meats layered with melted cheese and flavorful toppings are sandwiched between soft Hawaiian sweet rolls and baked to golden perfection. The buttery garlic herb glaze on top adds a delicious finishing touch that brings all the flavors together in every bite.

Ingredients

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Slider Base

  • 12-count package Hawaiian sweet rolls, potato rolls, or classic dinner rolls

Meat Options

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 cup slow-cooked shredded beef (from a chuck roast), optional
  • Sliced deli meats (roast beef, ham, turkey breast), optional
  • 1 cup shredded chicken or rotisserie chicken, optional

Seasonings for Ground Beef

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Sauces and Spreads

  • BBQ sauce or savory gravy, as desired
  • Honey mustard, creamy garlic aioli, marinara sauce, zesty pesto, ranch dressing, sriracha mayo, or homemade relish (optional)

Cheeses

  • Provolone cheese slices
  • Cheddar cheese slices
  • Swiss cheese slices
  • Pepper jack cheese slices
  • American cheese slices
  • Smoked gouda slices
  • Havarti cheese slices
  • Dairy-free cheese alternative (optional)

Toppings and Add-ins

  • Pickles
  • Caramelized onions
  • Pickled jalapeños
  • Crispy fried onions
  • Thinly sliced bell peppers

Butter Glaze

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1–2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Pinch of salt
  • Onion flakes, poppy seeds, sesame seeds (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Brown the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Cook until no longer pink, then drain any excess fat. Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, stirring to combine evenly.
  2. Prepare Additional Meats: If using slow-cooked shredded beef, deli meats, or shredded chicken, shred or slice as needed. Warm or sauced if desired and set aside for assembly.
  3. Prepare Toppings: Slice any pickles, onions, or bell peppers you plan to add. If caramelizing onions, do so ahead of time until golden brown and sweet.
  4. Slice the Slider Buns: Carefully cut the entire package of slider rolls horizontally through the middle, keeping the top connected as one slab and the bottom as another.
  5. Assemble the Bottom Layer: Place the bottom slab of the buns into a 9×13-inch baking dish or onto a foil-lined baking sheet.
  6. Add Sauce: Spread your chosen sauce or spread evenly over the bottom section of the buns.
  7. Add Meat Layer: Evenly distribute the cooked ground beef, shredded beef, or deli meats over the sauced buns.
  8. Add Cheese: Layer 6-8 slices of your chosen cheese varieties evenly over the meat layer for 12 sliders, ensuring good coverage for melty goodness.
  9. Add Toppings: Add any additional toppings like caramelized onions, pickled jalapeños, pickles, crispy fried onions, or bell peppers evenly over the cheese.
  10. Cover with Top Bun: Carefully place the top slab of buns over all the fillings, aligning with the bottom slab.
  11. Prepare Butter Glaze: In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, dried parsley, and a pinch of salt until combined.
  12. Brush Buns: Using a pastry brush, generously brush the melted butter mixture over the tops and sides of the assembled slider buns. Optionally sprinkle onion flakes, poppy seeds, or sesame seeds on top for extra flavor and texture.
  13. Cover and Bake: Loosely cover the baking dish or sheet with aluminum foil. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes to warm through and meld flavors.
  14. Remove Foil and Finish Baking: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
  15. Rest and Serve: Let the sliders rest for a few minutes to set. Cut along the individual bun lines to separate sliders, then arrange on a platter and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use Hawaiian sweet rolls for a classic sweet and soft slider experience, or substitute potato or classic dinner rolls if preferred.
  • If you want to prep ahead, caramelize onions and shred meats one day prior for convenience.
  • Mix and match different cheeses and sauces to customize flavors per your guests’ preferences.
  • For a spicy kick, add pickled jalapeños or sriracha mayo as a topping or spread.
  • Butter glaze not only enhances flavor but also helps the tops brown nicely during baking.
  • These sliders can be assembled a few hours ahead and refrigerated before baking; just increase bake time slightly to heat through completely.

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