Steak and Cheese Sliders are a bite-sized take on a beloved classic, the Philly cheesesteak. Glazed ribeye steak, melted cheese, crispy fried onions, and sweet Hawaiian rolls make these mini steakburgers an irresistible appetizer you just can’t pass up.
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Why this Easy Philly Cheesesteak Slider Recipe is a Keeper
- 45 Minute Meal: Prepping and cooking these savory sliders only takes about 45 minutes total.
- Easy Ingredients: All the ingredients for this Philly cheesesteak recipe can likely be found in your pantry or kitchen.
- Family Friendly: If your family loves cheeseburgers, they’ll want to try this Philly cheesesteak slider recipe- they’re an exciting take on a tried-and-true classic! These easy Philly cheesesteak sliders are the perfect appetizer for game day or your next party.
- Makes Great Leftovers: Use leftover steak in stir fries, subs, and more.
If you’re looking for more slider recipes, try these: BBQ Chicken Sliders, Roast Beef Sliders with Dijon Sauce, and Meatball Sliders.
And, don’t forget to give these Hawaiian Roll Sliders a try too!
Which Cut of Beef Makes the Best Sliders?
Ribeye is the best steak for Philly cheesesteaks, which is made from the cow’s longissimus dorsi muscle, or the muscle running from the hip bone to shoulder blade. Because this muscle doesn’t get much exercise, this tender steak is especially fatty as a result. Due to its fat content, ribeye is an exceptionally buttery and juicy steak meat. You can find shaved steak in the meat section right next to the ground beef. Alternatively, you can also use skirt steak or flank steak, which are both tougher but flavorful cuts.
Ingredient Notes for Ribeye Cheese Sliders
- Slider Rolls: Hawaiian rolls work best for this sandwich recipe, as these small, sweet rolls are perfect buns for sliders. Use any variety you’d like.
- Shaved Steak: Use thinly sliced ribeye steak or shave the steak before cooking.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for Classic Philly Cheese Steak Sliders
Making Philly cheesesteak sliders for dinner? Here are some different options you can try with this crowd-pleasing recipe.
- Different Cheese: This recipe calls for slices of provolone cheese, but you can use any variety you want. Mozzarella or Havarti cheese slices both work great. If you want to try a new variation on the traditional Philly cheesesteak, you can even use Cheese Whiz.
- Ham: Use ham instead of thinly sliced ribeye steak to make ham and cheese sliders.
Fun Fact
King’s Hawaiian rolls were created in Hilo, Hawai’i, by Robert R. Taira. The name “King’s” comes from the bakery on King Street in Honolulu where Taira’s bakery moved once it expanded in the 1960s.
How to Make Hawaiian Roll Cheesesteak Sliders
These are the basic steps for making cheese and steak sliders. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Cook the Steak and Sautee Onions
Place the sliced ribeye steak in a saucepan over high heat and cook until the steak is browned on both sides, stirring occasionally to keep the steak from clumping. As the meat is cooking, sautee the chopped onions in a separate saucepan with some olive oil. Cook until soft and translucent. Once the meat is cooked, set aside on a plate to rest.
2. Prepare the Sliders
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit cover a 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally using a serrated knife. Cut the whole 12-roll layer at once, rather than separating each roll individually. Place the bottom half of the rolls in the baking dish.
3. Add the Steak to Rolls
On a cutting board, cut the cooked steak into thin slices and then in half, creating about 2-inch thin steak slices. Place the thinly sliced steak evenly over the bottom of the rolls to assemble the sliders.
4. Make the Glaze
In a small bowl, add the melted butter, minced garlic, Worcestershire, sauce, mustard, brown sugar, and paprika. Mix the butter mixture together with a fork until a glaze is created. Pour half of this glaze all over the steak layer.
5. Top the Sliders
Place the provolone cheese on top of the steak, then place the fried onions over the cheese. Top with the other half of the rolls and pour the rest of the glaze evenly onto the sliders.
6. Bake the Sliders
Place sliders in the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted completely and the tops of the rolls begin to get golden brown. If the top half of the rolls are not yet done, return to the oven for a few minutes. Once done, pull the sliders from the oven and serve while warm.
Steak and Cheese Sliders FAQs
Expert Tips for Making Cheese Steak Sliders
- Peppers and Onions: Top the sliders with grilled onions, mushrooms, and green peppers. You can also add garlic powder to the glaze.
- Different Rolls: Use dinner rolls instead of Hawaiian rolls. You can also make your own– rolls are easy to make and delicious hot out of the oven!
- Instant Pot: Instead of cooking the meat in the skillet, use an Instant Pot instead.
What to Serve with these Steak and Cheese Sliders
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Ingredients
Sliders
- 3 tablespoons Butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 Medium onions
- ¼ teaspoon All Purpose Seasoning
- 14-16 ounces Shaved ribeye steak, chopped into bite sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon Steak seasoning
- 12 Slider rolls, I prefer Kings Hawaiian
- ½ pound Sliced provolone cheese
Sauce
- 4 tablespoons Butter, melted
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Sliders
- Preheat oven to 425℉.
- Add two tablespoons of butter and olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced onions and All Purpose Seasoning to the skillet and cook until the onions start to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Turn the heat down to medium-low and cover the skillet. Cook for 20 minutes or until the onions are brown and softened. If the onions start to stick or are turning too brown, add a tablespoon or two of water. Stir periodically.
- While the onions are cooking, add the remaining tablespoon of butter to another large skillet. When the butter has melted, add the shaved ribeye and steak seasoning. Cook until the steak is cooked through. Set aside.
- Leaving the slider rolls connected, slice the slider rolls in half through the center so the tops are separated from the bottoms, but still in one piece.
- Place the bottom half of the slider rolls in a 9×13 baking dish.
- Distribute the steak evenly over the bottom layer of slider rolls.
- Spread half of the sauce over the steak. Add a single layer of provolone cheese and top with caramelized onions.
- Place the tops of the slider rolls on top. Evenly spread the remaining sauce over the top of the sliders.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the tops turn golden brown and the cheese has melted completely.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top before serving.
Sauce
- In a small mixing bowl, add the melted butter, minced garlic, Worcestershire, mustard, brown sugar, and paprika.
- Stir until all of the ingredients are combined.
Christina’s Notes
- Peppers and Onions: Top the sliders with grilled onions, mushrooms, and green peppers. You can also add garlic powder to the glaze.
- Different Rolls: Use dinner rolls instead of Hawaiian rolls. You can also make your own– rolls are easy to make and delicious hot out of the oven!
- Instant Pot: Instead of cooking the meat in the skillet, use an Instant Pot instead.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
Perfect flavor combo! thanks for the east recipe!