35 Slider Recipes You’ll Keep Coming Back To

Although we tend to think of sliders as miniature versions of our favorite burgers, like Food Network Kitchen’s Classic Beef Sliders (pictured above), there’s nothing small about the flavor they deliver when you can put almost anything on a tiny bun! Whether you’re planning a tailgate, cookout or cocktail party, sliders are crowd-pleasing appetizers for all types of parties. For a classic burger slider try serving on a sweet upgrade of soft Hawaiian rolls, which are both kid- and adult-friendly. Add thin slices of grilled pineapple to complement the bread, if you like.

Valerie Bertinelli utilizes the slow cooker for a one-pot, low maintenance slider that brings all of the nostalgia vibes to the party.

White Castle was America’s first fast food hamburger chain, and it’s often credited with launching the country’s burger obsession, with its small square steam-grilled sliders. They’re sold in packs of four, sacks of 10 and even cases of 30. The company calls its fans “cravers” (Harold and Kumar of the 2004 cult movie weren’t the only ones!), and every year new devotees are inducted into the Cravers Hall of Fame.

Jeff Mauro takes the classic flavors of a Cuban sandwich — traditionally made with ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard on Cuban bread — and puts them into a crowd-friendly, shareable slider format. Jeff uses store-bought pulled pork as a shortcut, but gives the traditional flavor of mojo-roasted pork with a quick homemade version of the sauce.