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Recipe Index » Recipes » Copycat Arby’s Beef N’ Cheddar

Copycat Arby’s Beef N’ Cheddar

Published by Meaghan on August 25, 2023 | last updated on August 24, 2023.

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A Copycat Arby’s Beef N’ Cheddar tastes just like the original, but it’s ready in a flash with ingredients already in your kitchen. Get your favorite fast food sandwich fix without ever leaving the house!

copycat arby's beef n' cheddars on white plates with curly fries on the side

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One of my favorite fast food sandwiches is the Arby’s Beef ‘N Cheddar.

Mmm, with its roast beef smothered in a magical golden cheese sauce on a soft bun topped with tangy Arby’s sauce.

It’s a thing of beauty.

But it physically pains me to pay for fast food when I can make something of equal or greater quality and taste at home.

copycat arby's beef n' cheddars on white plates with curly fries on the side

My husband, a die-hard Arby’s flavor fanatic, agreed this sandwich is an Arby’s clone.

I think he’s wrong.

These taste better!!

It’s the same great flavor you love, but without any of the old greasy taste.

Ingredients

To make these you’ll need:

an overhead image showing the measured ingredients needed to make a batch of copycat arby's beef n' cheddar sandwiches

  • Buns– Onion buns
  • Roast beef– Thinly sliced from the deli. The thin cut is important as it will give you more tender roast beef that will melt in your mouth.
  • Cheese– American cheese
  • Milk
  • Spices– Ground black pepper and garlic powder
  • Sauce ingredients– Ketchup, water, garlic powder, onion powder, salt

How to Make

It’s so easy to make a roast beef n cheddar at home that you’ll wonder why you ever would want to go to Arby’s in the first place!

warmed slices of roast been in a large skillet

To do it, just heat a skillet over medium heat.

Add the meat to the warm skillet and cover it with a lid.

copycat arby's red ranch sauce in a white bowl

Then turn the heat to medium low.

While the meat warms, stir together the sauce ingredients and spread the sauce on the buns.

sliced cheese and milk in a small pot

Put a small pot on the stove over medium low heat.

creamy cheese sauce in a small silver pot

Add the cheese, milk, garlic powder, and pepper to the pot.

homemade arby's sauce spread on the insides of onion rolls

Stir everything together until completely melted and evenly combined.

Then assemble the sandwiches by piling the warm roast beef onto the buns.

homemade arby's roast beef sandwiches on a white serving platter

Top the meat with cheese sauce and more Arby’s sauce if desired before closing the sandwich with the other half of the bun.

copycat arby's beef n' cheddar sandwiches on a white serving platter

Serve immediately, with curly fries, for an authentic in-home Arby’s experience.

Enjoy!

copycat arby's beef n' cheddars on white plates with curly fries on the side

Storing Leftovers

I don’t recommend planning for leftover assembled sandwiches as the sandwiches will get soggy in the fridge.

However, if you have leftover beef, cheese sauce, or Arby’s sauce, you can store them separately in their own individual air tight containers in the fridge for a few days.

copycat arby's beef n' cheddars on white plates with curly fries on the side

Should I toast the rolls?

It’s up to you!

Arby’s does toast the onion roll in their classic sandwich but you can skip it if you prefer.

What is the sauce on Arby’s Beef n Cheddar??

It’s not actually the classic Arby’s sauce, but something they call Red Ranch.

I find this sauce closest to Catalina salad dressing.

You can also buy Arby’s special sauce, which is different from the tangier Red Ranch, at most grocery stores or online HERE.

copycat arby's beef n' cheddars on white plates with curly fries on the side

Where can I buy the best tasting roast beef?

If you have a Kroger nearby, you can buy their store brand.

I also highly recommend Boar’s Head.

Whatever brand you buy, I recommend buying the medium doneness.

Tip and Tricks

  • Ask the deli to thinly slice the beef.
  • You could substitute shredded cheddar for the American cheese in the sauce if you prefer or even use Velveeta instead,
  • Don’t want to make the sauce? Buy a bottle of Catalina dressing and save yourself a step!
  • For the full Arby’s experience, serve these with Arby’s curly fries. You can find them in bags in the frozen french fry section of most grocery stores.

two halves of a homemade arby's roast beef sandwich with cheese sauce on a speckled white plate with curly fries on the side

Other Fast Food Copycat Recipes

We love these copycat Arby’s beef n’ cheddar sandwiches to satisfy our cravings at home.

Make them and enjoy!

Looking for other fast food copycat recipes?

Try these:

  • Copycat Chick Fil A Sandwiches
  • McDonald’s Big Mac (Copycat Recipe)
  • Taco Bell’s AM Crunch Wrap
  • Instant Pot ‘McRib’ Sandwiches (McDonald’s Copycat)

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copycat arby's beef n' cheddars on white plates with curly fries on the side

Copycat Arby's Beef N' Cheddar

A Copycat Arby’s Beef N’ Cheddar tastes just like the original, but it’s ready in a flash with ingredients already in your kitchen. Get your favorite fast food sandwich fix without ever leaving the house!
3.89 from 202 votes
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Course: Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 8 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 405kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
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Ingredients

  • 4 onion buns
  • 1 lb thinly sliced, deli roast beef
  • 5 slices American cheese
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • ground black pepper, to taste

For The Arby's Signature Sauce

  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tsp water
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • pinch of salt
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Instructions

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the meat and place a lid over the top, and then turn the heat to medium low.
    1 lb thinly sliced, deli roast beef
  • Meanwhile, stir together the Arby's sauce ingredients and spread on the buns.
    4 onion buns, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tsp water, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, pinch of salt
  •  In a pot on the stove on medium-low heat, add cheese, milk, garlic powder, and pepper and stir until completely melted and evenly combined.
    5 slices American cheese, 3 tbsp milk, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, ground black pepper, to taste
  • Place the meat on the buns, add the cheese sauce, and a little more Arby's sauce (if desired). Top the sandwiches off with their other half.
  • Serve immediately, with curly fries, for an authentic in-home Arby's experience.

Notes

  • Ask the deli to thinly slice the beef.
  • You could substitute shredded cheddar for the American cheese in the sauce if you prefer or even use Velveeta instead,
  • Don't want to make the sauce? Buy a bottle of Catalina dressing and save yourself a step!
  • For the full Arby's experience, serve these with Arby's curly fries. You can find them in bags in the frozen french fry section of most grocery stores.

Nutrition

Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 2602mg | Potassium: 462mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 759mg | Iron: 4mg
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recipe adapted from Oh Sweet Basil

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  1. Annette Williams says

    January 11, 2021 at 6:32 am

    5 stars
    How many bound of roast beef do I need to make a meal for 7 people when they want 3 each?

    Reply
    • Sheila says

      October 1, 2022 at 8:46 pm

      5 stars
      I would use 6 lbs that way you have a little more left over to pile on.

      Reply
  2. Molly says

    January 2, 2022 at 1:18 am

    Arby’s toast their buns; FYI

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  3. Cyndi says

    October 12, 2022 at 7:43 pm

    2 stars
    Catalina dressing is not remotely close to Arby’s sauce. Your cheese sauce worked well though!

    Reply
    • Lesley says

      December 2, 2022 at 8:04 pm

      1 star
      Agreed. The red sauce only tasted like ketchup. I added some Worcestershire and A1 and more garlic powder. Tasted a little better

      Reply
  4. Heather says

    April 11, 2023 at 11:03 pm

    5 stars
    I picked up the Arby’s Signature Sauce from the store and made these; very well received by my family. So happy it was simple and satisfying.

    Reply
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