Description
This homemade Arby’s-Style Beef & Cheddar Sandwich brings together juicy, tender slices of roast beef with a rich, creamy cheddar cheese sauce, all nestled inside toasted, buttery sandwich buns. Quick and easy to make, this classic copycat recipe delivers all the nostalgic flavor of a fast-food favorite right from your own kitchen.
Ingredients
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For the Sandwiches
- 1 pound deli-style roast beef, thinly sliced
- 4 soft sandwich rolls or buns
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheddar Sauce
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup milk (plus more if needed)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Toast the Buns: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the sandwich rolls or buns and brush the insides lightly with melted butter. Arrange the buns on a baking sheet with the buttered side facing up, and toast for about 5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare the Cheddar Sauce: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, and 1/4 cup milk. Stir constantly until both cheeses melt and the sauce becomes smooth. Add the Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. If the sauce is too thick, thin it with a little additional milk, stirring until creamy.
- Warm the Roast Beef: Place the sliced roast beef on a foil-lined pan, cover with foil, and heat in the oven for 5–7 minutes until warmed through. Alternatively, you can microwave the beef in short intervals until hot.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: On each bottom bun, arrange a generous portion of the warmed roast beef. Drizzle the hot cheddar sauce over the beef, then close each sandwich with the top bun.
- Serve: Enjoy your sandwiches immediately while they’re hot and gooey for the ultimate Arby’s-style experience.
Notes
- Choose quality deli roast beef for the best flavor and tenderness.
- Add a spoonful of zesty barbecue sauce for an extra Arby’s-style kick.
- To make ahead, prepare the cheese sauce and keep it warm until assembling.
- Swap in brioche, onion buns, or kaiser rolls for different textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1110mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg