Cheesy Ground Beef Stuffed Pull-Apart Slider Bake

Description

A crowd-pleasing, gooey, and savory pull-apart slider bake filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, all wrapped in soft dinner rolls. Perfect for parties, game days, or family dinners.

Ingredients

1 package refrigerated dinner rolls (12 count)
1 lb (450 g) ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of your favorite cheeses)
1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara (optional)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

Baking dish (about 9×13 inches)
Skillet
Mixing spoon
Brush for butter

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook ground beef
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Drain excess fat, then stir in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and pizza sauce (if using). Remove from heat.
Prepare rolls
- Separate the dinner rolls and slice each in half horizontally, creating a top and bottom.
Assemble sliders
- Place the bottom halves in the baking dish, close together but not overlapping.
- Spread the cooked ground beef evenly over the bottoms.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the beef.
- Cover with the top halves of the rolls.
Brush with butter
- Brush the melted butter evenly over the tops of the rolls.
Bake
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the tops are golden and cheese is melted.
Garnish and serve
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley or green onions, and serve warm.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with extra marinara or sour cream for dipping, and a fresh salad on the side.

Variations

Add sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers to the beef mixture.
Use mozzarella or pepper jack cheese for a different flavor.
Spice it up with a dash of red pepper flakes or hot sauce in the beef.