Sloppy Joe Sliders

Sloppy Joe Sliders are Hawaiian rolls filled with a sloppy joe mixture, topped with shredded cheese, and brushed with salted butter and sesame seeds.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• ½ small yellow onion, diced (about ¼ cup)
• 2 teaspoons light brown sugar packed
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ cup (120 g) beef broth
• ¾ cup (169 g) ketchup
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1½ cups (169.5 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 package (12-count) Hawaiian Rolls

Topping

• ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) butter, melted
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 7×11-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, onions, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix and continue cooking until the beef is no longer pink (8-10 minutes). Drain excess grease if necessary.
3. Add in the beef broth, ketchup, and mustard. Stir to combine.
4. In a small dish, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Pour into the beef mixture and stir, cooking until thickened.
   

   Assembly

5. Split your rolls in half horizontally and place the bottom halves in the prepared baking dish.
6. Spread the Sloppy Joe mixture evenly over the bottom halves of the rolls.
7. Evenly sprinkle the cheese over the top.
8. Place the top halves of the rolls over the cheese.
9. In a small dish, whisk together the melted butter, salt, and sesame seeds. Brush the butter mixture over the tops of the rolls.
10. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is hot and bubbly.
11. Remove foil, and bake for an additional 5 minutes (or until the tops of the sliders turn a golden brown).
12. Remove from oven, slice, and serve. These are best served hot.