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Ultimate Party Appetizer Sliders

These irresistible sliders are the ultimate party food, featuring soft buns, a savory seasoned beef patty, melted cheese, and a sticky, flavorful glaze. They are deceptively simple to assemble, endlessly customizable, and guaranteed to disappear in minutes. Perfect for feeding a crowd with minimal stress.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 slices provolone, Swiss, or cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup 1 stick
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced onion
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds optional

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Pastry brush
  • Sharp knife
  • Aluminum foil
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Without separating rolls, slice entire sheet in half horizontally. Place bottom slab into an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, gently combine ground beef, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce. Press mixture evenly over bottom slab of rolls in the dish.
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the meat-topped roll slab for 5-7 minutes to sear (not cook through). Carefully transfer dish back from skillet.
  4. Immediately layer cheese slices over the warm beef. Place the top slab of rolls onto the cheese.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp garlic powder, minced onion, and brown sugar.
  6. Generously pour about two-thirds of the glaze over top of rolls, ensuring it seeps in. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning if using.
  7. Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
  8. Remove foil and bake an additional 5-10 minutes, until rolls are golden brown and beef internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  9. Immediately upon removing from oven, brush with remaining glaze.
  10. Let sliders rest in pan for 5 minutes. Use a sharp knife to slice along roll seams to create 12 individual sliders. Serve warm.

Notes

Do-Ahead: Assemble through step 6, cover, and refrigerate for up to a day. Let sit at room temp for 30 minutes before baking. Foil is key for the first bake to steam rolls and prevent burning. Letting sliders rest prevents filling from squirting out. Variations: BBQ Bacon Cheddar (mix BBQ sauce into beef, top with bacon/cheddar, use BBQ in glaze), Italian Meatball (use mozzarella, add marinara, Parmesan, oregano), Turkey & Swiss (swap beef for turkey, add ham, use Swiss, add honey to glaze), Breakfast Sliders (use sausage/eggs, American cheese, maple syrup in glaze).