What are sliders?
Simply put, sliders are your favorite sandwiches, just shrunk down to miniature size. They’re usually a couple inches square and typically are burgers with a bun. But if you don’t have ground beef, other meat works just as well, though! Try these options for tiny versions of your favorite food.
ChickenFishPulled porkSteakFried tofu
Party toppings sliders ideas
You can use virtually anything you want for your party slider recipes. Want to put chips on one? Go for it. Pasta salad? Why not? A slider is your blank canvas for all things topping—as long as you like the taste, it’ll work! You might want to consider, though, the size of the toppings. If you’re eating at a table, toppings like shredded lettuce and small slippery pickles should be fine. But if you’re transporting the sliders to another room and eating while sitting on furniture you like, it might be smarter to use leaf lettuce, slices of cheese and larger toppings that won’t fall off the sandwich so easily. That way you can keep partying with at least some reassurance that your furniture won’t need a deep clean afterwards.
Best bread for slider recipes
Look, we know your typical small burger bun for sliders can get pretty boring. Mix it up by choosing a different type of bread and making a sandwich to match. We love pretzel rolls for anything beefy, ciabatta with lunch meats like ham and turkey, potato rolls for tiny corned beef sandwiches, and even flatbread or naan for something with a more Mediterranean flair. Experiment with your favorite type of bread to see what works.
How long does it take to make sliders?
How long it takes to make your little bundles of deliciousness depends on the recipe. If it’s a sheet-pan slider recipe, it will take the time to prepare the various ingredients and the time to bake. For other recipes, all you’ll need to handle is the ingredient prep—and you could even dump a bunch of meat into the slow cooker and have it ready whenever you want to eat. On average, though, for a dozen sliders, give yourself at least 30 minutes to make the recipe.
Best slider recipes for parties
If you’re looking to win over your guests on Game Day—or for any other party—pull out a pan of party sliders! From classic beef and copycat White Castle cheeseburger sliders, to meatball sliders, pulled pork sliders, buffalo chicken sliders, and tuna melt sliders, there’s something here for everyone. Now try not to salivate as you peruse this delicious slider roundup and don’t forget to pin your favorites! Up next: The Best French Onion Sliders
