Easy Sloppy Joe Sliders Recipe
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These easy Sloppy Joe Sliders are a fun and flavorful twist on the beloved classic sandwich! Just like their full-size counterpart, they’re great for game day, weeknight dinners, or picnics, but they’re also a more perfect option for kids.
These mini Sloppy Joe sandwiches are everything you love about regular sloppy joes in a slightly smaller form. Packed with a savory beef filling and topped with melty cheese on soft slider buns, these smaller sandwiches are especially great for serving crowds.
They still have the marvelous messiness you love in a more minimal, manageable way. And of course, baked sliders are still the perfect food for everything from a game day get-together to a simple weeknight family dinner. Oh, and they are the perfect option for kids’ smaller hands.
Why You’ll Love These Mini Sloppy Joes
Delicious – These mini-Manwiches are so tasty – just like the sloppy joes you remember.
Quick – These simple sliders come together quickly and with less mess.
Party Ready – These are great when you want to serve a crowd but with minimal effort.
Ingredients for Sloppy Joe Sliders
Most of these ingredients are pantry staples you probably already have on hand.
- Hawaiian sweet rolls – King’s is the standard choice, but check your bread aisle for other options
- Ground beef – you can also use ground turkey or chicken
- Manwich Sloppy Joe sauce – I use a 15 ounce can for this recipe
- Cheddar cheese – slices
- Butter – melted
- Brown sugar – light or dark brown sugar can be used
- Dijon mustard
- Worcestershire sauce – use a fish free variety if you are allergic to fish
- Sesame seeds – for the top of the buns
- Parsley – optional for garnish
Equipment Needed To Make Sloppy Joes
- Skillet
- Strainer
- Serrated knife
- Baking Pan
Substitutions & Variations
- You can sub ground turkey or ground chicken for the beef.
- You can sub mini brioche rolls or Potato rolls for Hawaiian rolls.
- Choose a fish-free Worcestershire if you are allergic to or avoid fish.
- You can use shredded cheddar instead of sliced
- Add minced onion or bell peppers when you are cooking the meat.
- Sub cheddar for your favorite sandwich cheese like Peeper Jack or Provolone
How to Make Sloppy Joe Sliders
This is a very brief overview of the full instructions from the recipe card. Use the complete directions at the bottom of the post for the best results.
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Step 1 – Cook the ground beef and drain excess fat/liquid
Step 2 – Add the sloppy joe sauce
Step 3 – Slice and prepare rolls
Step 4 – Top rolls with ground beef mixture
Step 5 – Top beef with the cheese and the roll tips
Step 6 – Prepare butter glaze and brush on rolls
Step 7 – Bake the sliders according to recipe instructions
Raquel’s Time Saving Tips
- Double the batch and freeze half of the sloppy joe filling for a future meal.
- You can make the meat and sloppy joe mixture ahead of time.
- Lightly toast the bottom slider buns before adding filling to prevent sogginess.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion out the filling evenly onto the buns.
- Use a good serrated knife for cutting the slider rolls.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container, separately, in the refrigerator.
How to Serve Sloppy Joe Sliders
Sloppy Joe Sliders are great for lunchboxes, simple dinners, parties, or make-ahead meal prep!
Pair them with Steak Fries or Crispy Accordion Potatoes, pickles, Coleslaw, and Sauteed Zucchini and Tomato, or a simple Pasta Salad.
How to Store Leftover Sloppy Joes
Cool the Sloppy Joe mix completely before storing in the fridge. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
To Freeze Sloppy Joe Mix – Place the cooled mixture in a freezer safe bag. Lay it on its side as you remove most of the air before sealing it shut. Lay the bag flat on its side during freezer storage to conserve space. Use the mix within 2-3 months. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight before reheating.
How to Reheat Leftover Sloppy Joes
Sandwiches – Place leftover sandwiches in a baking dish or glass pie plate. Reheat in the oven at 325°F to keep buns toasty.
Sloppy Joe mix – reheat on the stove over medium or medium high heat, stirring often. Place the mixture on the buns and bake as directed in the recipe card
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Sloppy Joe Sliders
Equipment
- medium bowl
- Serrated knife
Ingredients
- 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 1 lb ground beef
- 15- ounce can of Manwich sauce
- 8 slices of cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Chopped parsley optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Reduce the heat to low, stir in the can of Manwich, and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to heat through and blend the flavors.
- While the meat simmers, slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally with a serrated knife, keeping the top and bottom halves intact.
- Place the bottom half of the rolls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread the sloppy joe mixture evenly over the rolls, making sure to cover the entire surface.
- Lay the cheddar cheese slices over the meat.
- Add the top half of the rolls to close the sliders.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until fully combined.
- Brush the butter mixture evenly over the tops of the rolls.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Let the sliders cool slightly, then transfer them to a cutting board. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Slice along the seams to separate into individual sliders and serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition
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These were really good! Kids loved them.