Chopped Cheese Sliders
Classic NYC-style chopped cheese sandwiches reimagined as sliders. Seasoned ground beef is topped with melted sharp Cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and a tangy sauce made with mayonnaise, ketchup, and sweet relish. These bite-sized sandwiches are assembled on Hawaiian slider rolls and baked until the cheese melts and the tops are lightly toasted. Perfect for entertaining and sharing.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9 × 13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
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Make the beef-cheese topping: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until hot and shimmering. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes, or until soft and translucent.
Timer: 7m - 3
Add the beef and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks into small pieces, until it starts to brown.
Timer: 5m - 4
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoning salt, adobo seasoning, and kosher salt. Reduce the heat to low and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and cooked through.
Timer: 5m - 5
Add the Cheddar and stir for 1 minute, until the cheese is melted and fully incorporated. Remove from the heat.
Timer: 1m - 6
Assemble the sliders: Slice the slider rolls in half horizontally to separate the tops of the rolls from the bottoms. Place the bottom halves of the rolls in the lined baking dish.
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Evenly spread the meat mixture over the bottom halves of the rolls. Sprinkle with the Cheddar.
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In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the Italian seasoning, then brush the tops of the slider buns with the seasoned butter and place them on a baking sheet.
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Place the baking dish with the meat-topped buns and the baking sheet with the buttered tops in the oven. Bake for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are slightly toasted.
Timer: 5m - 10
Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet relish, and Cajun seasoning. Set aside.
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To serve, sprinkle the lettuce evenly over the top of the cheesy beef mixture. Set 1 slice of tomato on top of each roll.
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Drizzle the sauce evenly over the lettuce and tomatoes. Place the top halves of the rolls on top.
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Use a bread knife, if needed, to separate the sliders, and serve warm.
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Chef's Kiss (optional): Melt 2 tablespoons honey with 2 tablespoons butter and brush it on for that golden glow at the end for a perfect finishing touch.