Arby’s Beef ‘n Cheddar
A homemade take on the iconic Arby’s Beef ‘n Cheddar sandwich, featuring thinly sliced roast beef, creamy cheddar cheese sauce, and zesty red ranch sauce on a soft onion bun.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Assembled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb deli-style roast beef, thinly sliced
- 2 onion sandwich buns (or kaiser rolls)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Butter, optional (for toasting buns)
- 2–3 tbsp red ranch sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- For Homemade Red Ranch Sauce:
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp French dressing
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together all red ranch sauce ingredients. Stir until smooth and refrigerate until needed.
- Heat roast beef slices in a skillet or microwave with a splash of water or beef broth until warmed through.
- Warm the cheddar cheese sauce in a saucepan or microwave until smooth and pourable.
- Optional: Lightly butter the onion buns and toast them in a skillet or oven until golden brown.
- Spread red ranch sauce on the bottom bun, layer with warm roast beef, drizzle with cheese sauce, and top with the other bun.
- Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use rare or medium deli roast beef for best texture.
- Cheese sauce can be made from scratch with a simple roux, milk, and cheddar.
- Make the red ranch sauce ahead of time for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/arbys-beef-n-cheddar/
