Sloppy Joe Sliders
These SLOPPY JOE SLIDERS are great for a weeknight dinner idea. Sloppy Joe beef and cheese tucked into Hawaiian rolls then baked to perfection.
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Sloppy Joe Sliders: The Ultimate Party Food
Sloppy Joe sliders are the perfect bite-sized version of a classic comfort food. They’re saucy, savory, slightly sweet, and incredibly satisfying all packed into soft, mini buns. Whether you’re hosting a game day gathering, planning a party, or just want a fun family dinner idea, these sliders are easy to make and guaranteed to disappear fast.
Make a simple batch of sloppy Joe beef, layer onto Hawaiian rolls then bake to melty golden goodness. The entire family is sure to love these mini joes. Great for weeknight dinners or parties.
INGREDIENT OPTIONS:
- Traditional sloppy Joe’s calls for ground beef, but you can also use ground chicken or ground turkey.
- Use red, yellow or orange bell peppers instead of green. Or omit all together.
- Feel free to use a different cheese. I also like to use munster cheese slices.
MORE SLIDER RECIPES:
BUFFALO CHICKEN SLIDERS – OVEN BAKED MINI BURGERS – PEPPERONI PIZZA SLIDERS
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SLOPPY JOE SLIDERS
Ingredients
- Sloppy Joes:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 green bell pepper – seeded and diced
- 1 15-ounce can sloppy joe sauce
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- 12 Hawaiian slider rolls
- Glaze:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it's no longer pink, stirring and breaking it up as it cooks, about 7 minutes. Drain the excess fat from the skillet.
- Add the diced green pepper to the skillet and continue to cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the can of sloppy joe sauce. Continue to cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Slice the rolls in half, horizontally. Place the bottom halves into the prepared baking dish.
- Evenly spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom halves of the slider rolls in the baking dish.
- Layer the slices of cheddar cheese on top of the meat mixture.
- Place the top halves of the slider rolls onto the cheese.
- Whisk together the melted butter, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
- Brush the glaze evenly over the tops of the slider rolls, making sure to cover all the edges and crevices.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown. - Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Cut along the lines of the rolls to create individual sliders.
Nutrition
Yes. Prepare the meat mixture in advance and refrigerate. Assemble and bake just before serving for best texture.
Ground beef (80–90% lean) works best, but ground turkey or chicken can be substituted.
Make sure the sauce is thick before assembling. Toasting the buns also helps prevent sogginess.
Absolutely! Add diced jalapeños, hot sauce, or crushed red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
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