Sweet and Tangy Roast Beef and Cheese Sliders Recipe

"These are so easy and delicious; but, I can not take credit for them. I've been making them for a couple of years now; and, originally I found the recipe on a online Blog. Where, no idea; but, I just saw it posted again on the Kraft site as a recipe idea for the upcoming "big game." They are just the perfect game day or party food. Just hit the deli for some slices of roast beef and cheese to make it easy. Now, since this was a Kraft recipe, they used 'Kraft' products - American Cheese Slices and Roast Beef; but, I prefer to use slices from the deli. I use sesame dinner rolls, but you can really use anything you want. My version of this recipe is based on 4 sliders; but, you can make as many as you want; or, you can even make these full size sandwiches. Perfect to make ahead - Just make the sandwiches, wrap in foil, refrigerate, and then; they are ready to pop in the oven when you are. And yes, this recipe does suggest Miracle Whip, which isn't my favorite, however; it really is what works best in this recipe."

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Sauce ... Mix all the ingredients together and set to the side, or refrigerate until ready to use. I use a whole teaspoon of chipotles, but use as much as you like, according to how spicy you like it.

Step 2

Sandwich ... Slice the rolls in half and lay out on a sheet pan, cut side up. Broil just a minute or less, until slightly toasted. You can skip this step; but, I really think it prevents the sandwich from getting soggy before it is baked - especially if making ahead. You DON'T want to bake them; you ONLY want to toast the cut side slightly.

Step 3

Then, after the rolls have cooled, slather each toasted side with a little of the sauce. Top the bottom half with 2 slices of roast beef, a couple of onion slices, 3 pickles, a slice of cheese; and, finish with the top roll. Wrap in foil. At this point, you can bake them immediately, or refrigerate until later.

Step 4

Bake ... Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lay the wrapped sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake 5 minutes minutes on the middle shelf; then flip the sandwiches over. Bake another 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted. You don't want the sandwiches to burn, so don't cook them more than 10 minutes. I usually check them when I turn them over; this gives me a good idea how much longer they will take. NOTE: If you made these ahead, and they have been refrigerated; set them out on the counter to warm up a bit (15-20 minutes), so they aren't ICE COLD when you put them in the oven.

Step 5

Serve and ENJOY! ... Serve the warm wrapped sandwiches on a big platter and dig in. Perfect for a day watching the game, a card/game/or movie night with friends; or just something easy for a family weeknight dinner. They certainly aren't gourmet; but they are always the first to go - which is a good thing.