15 Easy Slider Recipes for Parties and More

Sliders are the perfect finger food for any occasion, offering endless possibilities for flavor and fun. But with so many options, where do you begin?

This collection curates a variety of easy slider recipe ideas, guaranteed to impress your guests without requiring hours in the kitchen.

From classic mini-burgers to creative twists like Buffalo chicken or breakfast sliders, we’ll provide you with the inspiration and guidance to craft delicious handheld bites that everyone will love.

Get ready to take your appetizer game to the next level!

1. Mini Cheeseburgers

These classic sliders are perfect for any party or backyard barbecue. Simply cook up some ground beef, top with your favorite cheese (cheddar, swiss, or a mix!), and add classic burger fixings like ketchup, mustard, pickles, and onions on mini hamburger buns.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 mini burger buns
• 8 slices of cheese
• Lettuce, tomato, pickles (optional)
• Ketchup and mustard (optional)
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Form the ground beef into 8 small patties.
2. Season the patties with salt and pepper.
3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
5. Place a slice of cheese on each patty and cover the skillet to melt the cheese.
6. Toast the mini buns on the baking sheet in the oven for a few minutes until golden.
7. Assemble the mini cheeseburgers with patties, lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup, and mustard as desired.

Serve with: French fries or potato chips.

Drink with: Classic soda or a cold beer.

2. Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders

These sweet and savory sliders are a crowd-pleaser. Hawaiian rolls are filled with sliced ham, gooey swiss cheese, and a tangy pineapple ring for a tropical twist. Bake until golden brown and enjoy!

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 12 Hawaiian rolls
• 1 lb sliced ham
• 12 slices of Swiss cheese
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp poppy seeds
• 1 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally and place the bottom halves in a baking dish.
3. Layer ham and cheese over the bottom halves, then top with the other halves of the rolls.
4. In a bowl, mix melted butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, and brown sugar.
5. Brush the butter mixture over the tops of the rolls.
6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden.

Serve with: Coleslaw or a fresh green salad.

Drink with: Iced tea or lemonade.

3. Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Spice things up with these buffalo chicken sliders! Shred cooked chicken and toss in your favorite buffalo sauce. Layer on the bottom of slider buns with creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing, then top with celery and red onion for a cool and refreshing crunch.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
• 12 slider buns
• 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1 tbsp butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Toss the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce in a slow cooker. Heat on low for 15 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. Slice the slider buns in half and place the bottom halves on a baking sheet.
4. Top each bun with buffalo chicken, blue cheese dressing, lettuce, carrots, and celery.
5. Place the top halves of the buns on the sliders and brush with melted butter.
6. Bake for 5-7 minutes until the buns are toasted.

Serve with: Celery sticks and ranch dressing.

Drink with: Cold beer or a refreshing soda.

4. French Dip Sliders

These miniature French dips are perfect for dipping into a delicious au jus. Roast a small beef roast or use leftover pot roast, shred the meat, and pile it onto slider buns. Top with melted swiss cheese and bake until golden. Serve with a warm cup of au jus for dipping.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb thinly sliced roast beef
• 12 slider buns
• 12 slices provolone cheese
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 packet au jus mix
• 2 cups water
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Slice the slider buns in half and place the bottom halves in a baking dish.
3. Layer roast beef and cheese on the bottom halves, then top with the other halves of the buns.
4. Brush the tops with melted butter.
5. Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
6. Meanwhile, prepare the au jus by mixing the au jus packet with water in a saucepan. Add Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Heat until simmering.
7. Serve the sliders with au jus for dipping.

Serve with: Potato chips or French fries.

Drink with: Red wine or iced tea.

5. Philly Cheesesteak Sliders

Who needs a whole Philly cheesesteak when you can have bite-sized versions? Thinly sliced steak is cooked with onions and green peppers, then piled onto mini hoagie rolls with melted provolone cheese.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb thinly sliced beef (ribeye or sirloin)
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 12 slider buns
• 12 slices provolone cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef and cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Add the bell pepper and onion to the skillet and sauté until tender.
4. Slice the slider buns in half and place the bottom halves in a baking dish.
5. Layer the beef, peppers, onions, and cheese on the bottom halves, then top with the other halves of the buns.
6. Brush the tops with melted butter.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.

Serve with: Potato chips or a side salad.

Drink with: Beer or soda.

6. BLT Sliders

A timeless classic, BLT sliders are perfect for a quick and easy lunch or snack. Layer crispy bacon, juicy tomato slices, and fresh lettuce on toasted mini wheat buns with a swipe of mayonnaise.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 12 slices bacon
• 12 slider buns
• 1 cup lettuce, shredded
• 1-2 tomatoes, sliced
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
3. Slice the slider buns in half and place the bottom halves on a baking sheet.
4. Layer the bacon, lettuce, and tomato slices on the bottom halves. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Spread mayonnaise on the top halves of the buns and place them on the sliders.
6. Brush the tops with melted butter and bake for 5-7 minutes until the buns are toasted.

Serve with: Potato chips or a fresh green salad.

Drink with: Iced tea or lemonade.

7. Cuban Sliders

Take a trip to Cuba with these flavorful sliders. Layers of pulled pork, smoked ham, salami, melty swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on toasted Cuban bread create a delicious and authentic taste.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb sliced ham
• 1 lb roast pork
• 12 slider buns
• 12 slices Swiss cheese
• 1/2 cup pickles, sliced
• 1/4 cup mustard
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Slice the slider buns in half and place the bottom halves in a baking dish.
3. Layer ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, and pickles on the bottom halves.
4. Mix mustard and mayonnaise, then spread over the top halves of the buns and place them on the sliders.
5. Brush the tops with melted butter.
6. Use a panini press to press the sliders lightly.
7. Bake for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the buns are toasted.

Serve with: Plantain chips or a side of black beans.

Drink with: Mojitos or a cold beer.

8. Pork Tenderloin Sliders

Marinate a pork tenderloin in your favorite flavors, then bake or grill until cooked through. Slice thinly and layer onto slider buns with a touch of barbecue sauce and creamy coleslaw for a tangy and sweet combination.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb pork tenderloin
• 12 slider buns
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Season the pork tenderloin with salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork on all sides until browned.
4. Transfer the pork to a baking dish and roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
5. Slice the pork into thin pieces.
6. Slice the slider buns in half and place the bottom halves in a baking dish.
7. Layer the pork slices and barbecue sauce on the bottom halves, then top with the other halves of the buns.
8. Brush the tops with melted butter and bake for 5-7 minutes until the buns are toasted.

Serve with: Coleslaw or a fresh green salad.

Drink with: Iced tea or a light beer.

9. Shrimp Sliders with Cocktail Sauce

These sliders are a delicious and light option. Saute shrimp with Old Bay seasoning and lemon juice. Pile onto toasted mini rolls with shredded lettuce, tomato, and a dollop of creamy cocktail sauce.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 12 slider buns
• 1/2 cup cocktail sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
4. Slice the slider buns in half and place the bottom halves on a baking sheet.
5. Layer the shrimp on the bottom halves and top with cocktail sauce.
6. Place the top halves of the buns on the sliders and brush with melted butter.
7. Bake for 5-7 minutes until the buns are toasted.

Serve with: A fresh green salad or coleslaw.

Drink with: White wine or sparkling water.

10. Caprese Sliders

Fresh and flavorful, Caprese sliders are a vegetarian option everyone will love. Layer fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced tomatoes, and fragrant basil leaves on toasted mini focaccia bread. Drizzle with olive oil and a balsamic glaze for extra flavor.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 12 slider buns
• 2 large tomatoes, sliced
• 1 lb fresh mozzarella, sliced
• Fresh basil leaves
• Balsamic glaze
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Slice the slider buns in half and place the bottom halves on a baking sheet.
3. Layer tomato slices, mozzarella, and basil leaves on the bottom halves.
4. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
5. Place the top halves of the buns on the sliders and brush with olive oil.
6. Bake for 5 minutes until the buns are lightly toasted.

Serve with: A mixed green salad.

Drink with: Sparkling water or white wine.

11. Reuben Slices

Take a classic Reuben sandwich and transform it into bite-sized sliders! Pile corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing on toasted rye bread slices.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb corned beef, sliced
• 12 slider buns
• 12 slices Swiss cheese
• 1 cup sauerkraut, drained
• 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
• 1 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the corned beef until heated through.
3. Slice the slider buns in half and place the bottom halves in a baking dish.
4. Layer the corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing on the bottom halves.
5. Place the top halves of the buns on the sliders and brush with melted butter.
6. Bake for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the buns are toasted.

Serve with: Potato chips or a pickle spear.

Drink with: Cold beer or a classic soda.

12. BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders

Slow cooker pulled chicken is perfect for these sliders. Toss shredded chicken in your favorite barbecue sauce and pile onto slider buns. Add a sprinkle of coleslaw for added texture and freshness.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 12 slider buns
• 1 cup coleslaw
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Toss the shredded chicken with barbecue sauce in a slow cooker. Heat on low for 15 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. Slice the slider buns in half and place the bottom halves on a baking sheet.
4. Layer the barbecue chicken and coleslaw on the bottom halves.
5. Place the top halves of the buns on the sliders and brush with melted butter.
6. Bake for 5-7 minutes until the buns are toasted.

Serve with: Potato salad or baked beans.

Drink with: Lemonade or iced tea.

13. Breakfast Sliders

Start your day with a delicious breakfast slider. Fluffy scrambled eggs are layered with crispy bacon or sausage, melty cheddar cheese, and a sprinkle of chives on toasted English muffins.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs, scrambled
• 12 slider buns
• 12 slices bacon, cooked
• 12 slices cheese (cheddar or American)
• 1/4 cup milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the bacon until crispy and set aside.
3. Scramble the eggs with milk, salt, and pepper in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
4. Slice the slider buns in half and place the bottom halves on a baking sheet.
5. Layer the scrambled eggs, bacon, and cheese on the bottom halves.
6. Place the top halves of the buns on the sliders and brush with melted butter.
7. Bake for 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and the buns are toasted.

Serve with: Fresh fruit or hash browns.

Drink with: Orange juice or coffee.

14. Grilled Cheese Sliders

A childhood favorite, these mini grilled cheese sandwiches are sure to bring back memories. Fill slider buns with your favorite cheese combination (cheddar, swiss, or mozzarella) and butter the outside of the buns. Grill until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 12 slider buns
• 12 slices cheese (cheddar, American, or your choice)
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Slice the slider buns in half.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
4. Butter the outside of each bun and place cheese slices inside.
5. Grill each sandwich in the skillet until the cheese is melted and the buns are golden brown.
6. Place the sliders on a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven until ready to serve.

Serve with: Tomato soup or a side salad.

Drink with: Iced tea or a milkshake.

15. Mini Pizzas

Turn pizza night into a slider party! Use mini pitas or English muffins as the base and top with your favorite pizza toppings like tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, onions, and green peppers. Bake until hot and bubbly.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 12 mini pizza bases or English muffins
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Various toppings (pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, etc.)
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place the mini pizza bases on a baking sheet.
3. Spread pizza sauce on each base.
4. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
5. Add your favorite toppings.
6. Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serve with: A green salad or garlic bread.

Drink with: Soda or lemonade.

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