Sloppy Joe Sliders: Taking classic sloppy joes and making cheesy sloppy joe sliders. The perfect appetizer for a party or even a quick and easy dinner idea on a busy night!
12Hawaiian slider rollsKings Hawaiian are our favorite
Glaze
¼cupbutter
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoondijon mustard
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauceUse Lea & Perrins, trust me! Better than others!
1Tablespoonbrown sugar
Topping
1teaspoonsesame seeds
1teaspoongrated parmesan cheese
½crushed red pepper flakesoptional
Instructions
Begin by browning and cooking your ground beef in a large skillet, over medium-high heat. When it is fully cooked, you may need to drain the grease and add the cooked beef back in to the pan.
Pour in the sloppy joe sauce and stir to combine.
Let the meat mixture simmer over low heat for a few minutes. (You do this so the flavor can really cook in to the meat and the sauce can warm up.)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
Using a bread knife, cut the Hawaiian rolls in half, horizontally, creating one half that's the top of the buns and a lower half, creating the bottom of the buns. Place the bottom buns in the baking tray.
Next, spoon all of the beef mixture on to the bottom buns that are in the pan.
Then, layer the cheese on top of the warm meat.
Place the top halfof the buns on top of the cheese.
In a small, microwavable dish add the butter, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, and brown sugar and Microwave for about 30 seconds or until butter is melted. Stir to combine.
Using a pastry brush (or if you don't have one, you can gently pour over buns, as evenly as possible) spread the buttery mixture over the top of the buns.
Next, sprinkle sesame seeds, parmesan cheese,and red pepper flakes across the top of the rolls.
Cover the pan with aluminum foil, place in preheated oven, and bake for 15 minutes (removing the aluminum foil at 14 minutes to "toast" the tops of the buns for the remaining minute).
Remove the Silpat mat or parchment paper from baking dish, carefully lifting the sloppy joe sandwiches out, on to the table or counter so they can be sliced easily.
Using a bread knife, gently slice the buns, cutting along the lines of the rolls, and creating individual sliders. Enjoy!
Notes
Make-Ahead Tip:Make the sloppy joe mixture and buttery glaze in advance, store them in separate containers and then quickly put together these sliders later, right before serving!