Step-by-Step Instructions
Prep the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit for even baking and perfect cheese melt
Brown the Beef:
Add ground beef minced garlic sea salt onion flakes and pepper to a large skillet Cook over medium heat and crumble the meat thoroughly Continue stirring for about 7 to 9 minutes until there is no pink left Remove from heat
Make the Filling:
While beef is still hot drop in your cream cheese barbecue sauce and dijon mustard Stir slowly until cream cheese is fully melted and the mix looks creamy and even
Prep the Buns:
Lay your Hawaiian rolls in a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish Slice the entire set of rolls horizontally in one movement Set the tops aside Place the bottoms snugly in the dish and make sure to fill any gaps with additional rolls from a second package as needed
Layer the Cheese:
Sprinkle half of your grated cheddar evenly over all the bottom rolls This creates an oozy cheesy buffer under the meat
Build the Sliders:
Gently spoon the creamy beef mixture across the cheese Layer on crumbled bacon Give a final scatter of the remaining cheddar for a double-cheese effect Put the tops of the rolls back in place
Add the Topping:
Melt salted butter gently and stir in sesame seeds Brush every top roll thoroughly for a golden nutty finish
Bake Covered:
Cover the dish with foil Bake for 20 minutes to ensure cheese melts and filling is piping hot
Brown the Tops:
Remove foil and return to the oven for 5 to 10 minutes Watch closely and bake until tops look deeply golden and slightly crisp
You Must Know
- High in protein a satisfying choice for parties
- Best enjoyed warm so the cheese is extra gooey
- Works with any ground meat if you want to switch things up
My absolute favorite is the bacon It gives every slider so much crunch and savory flavor My kids love helping sprinkle the cheese and bacon before baking and it always turns into a fun family task
Storage Tips
Keep any leftovers wrapped in the fridge for up to three days For best results reheat sliders in the oven at 350 degrees covered for about ten minutes This helps restore both softness and gooey cheese Avoid microwaving as the bread can become tough
Ingredient Substitutions
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