Juicy, savory roast beef sliders are easy to makeand hard to resist.

These are a decidedly more savory take on the typicalham-and-cheese slidersthat are served on sweetened rolls.

We have a few ideas for that.

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They’ll be happy to see you, too.

What’s the Difference Between Roast Beef Sliders and French Dip Sliders?

Our wonderful recipe for roast beef sliders is similar to our recipe forFrench Dip Sliders.

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The roast beef sliders are faster with a more flavorful butter topping, but both are incredibly good.

We wouldn’t dare pick one as a favorite.

Ingredients for Roast Beef Sliders

Classic sandwich ingredients come together for the best roast beef sliders.

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Here’s a brief outline of the recipe.

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What’s the Best Way To Serve Roast Beef Sliders?

However, they are fairly rich and meaty, so as a starter, youd probably have just one.

Southern Living Roast Beef Sliders stirring together the horseradish mixture

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As a main, two sliders seems like plenty.

Plan accordingly if you’re serving a crowd and want to have enough.

The rolls may soften as they sit, but the slider will still be delicious when reheated.

Southern Living Roast Beef Sliders spreading the slider rolls with mayonnaise

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If you reheat in the microwave, be prepared the rolls may be extra soft and spongy.

Can You Make Roast Beef Sliders Ahead of Time?

you could absolutely make these sliders ahead of timeup to a point.

Southern Living Roast Beef Sliders placing the cheese on the bottoms of the slider rolls

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Then, wrap the baking dish, and store in the fridge up to 2 days.

Add the butter mixture, cover with aluminum foil, and bake according to directions.

You may need a few extra minutes to get warmed and melty, but it won’t take long.

Southern Living Roast Beef Sliders placing the roast beef on top of a layer of cheese

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Line an 11 x 7inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing excess paper to hang over edges.

Make mayonnaise spread:

Combine mayonnaise, horseradish, and mustard in a small bowl.

Spread mayonnaise mixture on both cut sides of rolls.

Southern Living Roast Beef Sliders topping the roast beef with more cheese

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Assemble sliders:

Place bottoms of rolls in prepared baking dish.

Top with 4 cheese slices.

Add the roast beef.

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Top with remaining 4 cheese slices (cheese on bottom and top of beef).

Arrange tops of rolls on top.

Cover baking dish with foil.

Southern Living Roast Beef Sliders pouring the melted butter mixture on top of the rolls

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Bake sliders:

Bake at 350F until thoroughly heated and cheese melts, 22 to 25 minutes.

Uncover and bake until tops of rolls are browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes.

Use a sharp knife to cut between rolls and separate sliders.

Southern Living Roast Beef Sliders covering with aluminum foil

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Southern Living Roast Beef Sliders after baking

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